What we find on Fort Worth retail roofs
- Flat roofs behind parapets or a mansard front: leaks start at wall flashing, coping and the mansard-to-flat joint
- Restaurant bays: grease from kitchen exhaust breaks down many membranes; PVC and grease containment at the fans fix it
- Rooftop units: often one or more per tenant, each a curb and flashing to maintain
- Penetrations left by past tenants: old vents, sign wiring and abandoned equipment curbs
- Drainage: scuppers and drains that back up during heavy rain
Finding the leak over the right tenant
Water on a flat roof can run several bays before it drips, so the tenant who calls isn't always under the hole. We trace it on the roof, and a drone thermal scan maps wet insulation across the center. Every inspection comes with a free digital photo report, so you see what we see. The photos show where water got in and which space it reached.
Roofs, leases and CAM
Who pays for a roof repair or replacement depends on the lease. Many retail leases split repairs and capital replacements differently, and some pass certain costs through common-area maintenance. We give owners and managers documentation they can use with tenants: what failed, where, and why, plus repair, restore and replace options priced side by side. We don't interpret leases; your lease and your attorney do.
Re-roofing while the center stays open
- Sections done in order, each dried in the same day
- Noisy work and material drops scheduled around store hours where we can
- Staging kept off storefront parking and away from entries
- Tenants notified before work reaches their space
Before you bid it: moisture and code
The City of Fort Worth has adopted the 2021 International Building Code and the 2021 Existing Building Code, with local amendments. Under the 2021 IBC reroofing rules, 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. 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. Mapping wet areas first tells you whether a restoration coating or recover is even an option, or whether those sections need a tear-off.
After hail
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 45 reports of hail 1.75 inches (golf-ball size) or larger within about 10 miles of Fort Worth from 2016 through September 2026. The largest was 3-inch hail on March 16, 2023, and 2.75-inch hail fell near Hodge and Westland on April 25, 2026. We inspect the whole center and document the damage by section and by tenant space. 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.
What helps us quote faster
- Roof access and a contact who knows the building
- Leak history, past repair invoices and any existing warranty paperwork
- Drawings or a roof plan, if you have them
- Your schedule limits: hours, tenants, events, deliveries
- Your certificate-of-insurance requirements
We're certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, Johns Manville, Carlisle, Tropical Roofing Products, Mule-Hide and Enviroshake. We offer same-day response in almost every case, and we answer leak and storm calls 24/7 at (817) 733-9228. Both 10-year and 20-year manufacturer NDL (no-dollar-limit) warranties are available. The price depends on which term you choose, and NDL warranties are issued after the manufacturer's own inspection. We also handle gutters and exterior painting.
Statewide guide: strip mall and retail center roofing.
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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.
