Tracing the leak, not just the ceiling stain
On a shared roof, water can travel a long way before it shows up in a tenant space. We map each suite on a roof plan, then check the usual sources above and upslope of the stain:
- Rooftop unit curbs and condensate lines
- Parapet walls, coping and wall flashings
- Drains and scuppers, and ponding around them
- Seams and patches from past tenants' sign and HVAC work
We walk the roof, fly a drone for photos of areas that are hard to reach safely, and run drone thermal (infrared) scans that help show where water has gotten under the surface. Every inspection comes with a free digital photo report, so you see what we see.
Restaurants are different
Grease from kitchen exhaust breaks down many membranes and asphalt roofs. Around restaurant tenants we use PVC, which resists grease, plus grease containment at the fans.
Repair, coat or replace
| Roof condition | Usual answer |
|---|---|
| Sound, a few leaks at details | Targeted repair and a maintenance plan |
| Sound but aging, dry insulation | Silicone coating restoration |
| Wet insulation in places | Replace wet areas, then coat or recover where code allows |
| Widespread failure, or two existing roofs | Tear-off and TPO or PVC |
Under the 2021 IBC reroofing rules both cities have adopted, a new roof generally can't be laid over an existing roof that is water-soaked or deteriorated, or over one that already has two or more layers. A moisture survey tells us which applies.
Keeping stores open
- Loud work early, before doors open, phased by suite
- Parking lot and storefronts protected, with daily cleanup
- Tenant notices through your property manager
- We send certificates of insurance before work starts; tell us your requirements with the bid request.
Permits, hail and warranties
The City of Denton adopted the 2021 International Building Code for permits applied for on or after June 1, 2022 (Ordinance 22-660, with local amendments). Its commercial roofing page says a permit is required for any roof work. The submittal is a commercial application, the manufacturer's specifications for the roof system and insulation, and a roof plan showing the length of all four sides of the building. Inspections are a roof-decking inspection where it applies and a roof final, scheduled through the city's eTRAKiT system. Contractors register with the city before pulling permits.
| Date | Where NOAA logged it | Hail size |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2016 | Near Denton | 4.00 in |
| June 11, 2023 | Near Bartonville, south of Denton | 3.50 in |
| June 11, 2023 | Near Smoots | 3.00 in |
| June 15, 2023 | Near Sanger, about 10 miles north | 5.90 in |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. NOAA lists 40 reports of hail 1.75 inches (golf-ball size) or larger within about 10 miles of Denton from 2016 through September 2026. A report shows where hail was seen, not whether a given roof was damaged.
We document the damage with photos and measurements and can be on the roof when your adjuster inspects. We don't adjust or negotiate claims; you work the claim with your insurance company. Texas law requires you to pay your deductible, and we never waive or rebate it. In Texas you generally have 1 year from the date of loss to file; check your policy.
We're certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, Johns Manville, Carlisle, Tropical Roofing Products, Mule-Hide and Enviroshake, and many other roof manufacturers. Both 10-year and 20-year manufacturer NDL (no-dollar-limit) warranties are available on commercial jobs. The price depends on which term you choose, and the manufacturer issues an NDL warranty only after its own inspection. Read how NDL warranties work. We offer same-day response in almost every case, and we answer leak and storm calls 24/7 at (817) 733-9228.
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Commercial warranty: a workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job, plus both 10-year and 20-year NDL (no-dollar-limit) manufacturer warranties (the price depends on which NDL term you choose). Manufacturer coverage depends on the product and brand, and on the project qualifying for that manufacturer's program. We put the exact warranty for your roof in writing.
Certified, with 30 years installing every major roofing brand, a family roofing business going back 75 years, and over $80 million in completed roofing projects. 5.0 stars on Google at all three of our offices.
Request a free inspection or call (817) 733-9228. Small repairs are welcome too.
