The drip started over a desk, or a ceiling tile in the back hallway, or right above the shelf where you keep the stock you can least afford to lose. Someone patched it last year and it came back with the first big storm. You need commercial roof repair in Clermont that fixes the actual cause, so you can stop moving buckets and get back to running your business.
It’s frustrating to pay for a repair twice. It’s worse not knowing whether the roof has one problem or twenty, and whether the next bid you get is honest. You deserve a clear answer, with photos, before you spend a dollar.
APC Roofing is GAF Certified, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured, and we’ve been roofing out of Clermont since 2017. Inspections and estimates are free.
Why the leak is rarely right above the stain
On a commercial building, water that gets through the roof doesn’t always fall straight down. It can run along the flutes of a steel deck, slide along the seams between insulation boards or follow a pipe before it drips onto a ceiling tile. The stain shows where the water landed, and the opening can be a long way uphill from it.
That’s why so many commercial patches miss. Someone slaps sealant on the roof right above the drip, and the real opening keeps letting water in. A good repair starts by tracing the path: checking seams, flashings and drains upslope of the stain, and sometimes using moisture scans or a small test cut to see how far the water has spread.
Where commercial roof leaks usually start
Seams and laps
TPO seams are heat-welded, and EPDM seams are glued or taped. Sun and heat age both. A seam that has opened even a little lets wind-driven rain in during a Florida downpour. Open seams can usually be cleaned and resealed, or covered with a new strip of membrane. Our TPO roofing in Clermont page explains how those welded seams are built.
Rooftop AC units and curbs
Every rooftop unit sits on a curb that needs flashing up its sides. When an HVAC company replaces a unit, the new adapter curb sometimes goes on without being flashed into the roof, and the leak shows up a few weeks later. Condensate lines that drain straight onto the membrane also cause trouble over time.
Drains, scuppers and standing water
Leaves, sand and debris clog drains. When water can’t get off the roof, it ponds, and a pond that sits for days finds every weak seam nearby. Clearing the drain is the easy part. If the deck has sagged, fixing the low spot is what stops it from happening again.
Parapet walls and coping
The low wall around the edge of many commercial roofs has a metal cap on top. When the joints in that cap open up, rain gets into the wall itself. Block and stucco walls can pass that water straight through to the inside, where it looks just like a roof leak. A proper inspection checks the walls and coping, not only the membrane.
Pipes, conduit and anything added later
Plumbing vents, gas lines, electrical conduit and old satellite mounts all pass through or sit on the roof. Each one needs its own boot, pitch pocket or flashing, and the sealant around them shrinks and cracks under Florida sun.
Commercial roof repair in Clermont after a storm
Hurricane season and summer squalls hit commercial roofs at the edges first. Look for edge metal that’s bent or lifted, membrane peeled back at a corner and coping caps that have shifted. Caught early, edge damage is usually a contained repair. Left alone, wind can get under the membrane and lift more of it in the next storm.
If the damage came from a storm, the building owner files the claim with the insurance company and pays the deductible. We document the damage with photos, write the estimate and work with your adjuster. Our insurance roof claims page explains the process. Be wary of anyone who offers to waive or cover your deductible.
When a repair stops making sense
A repair is the right call when the membrane is in decent shape and the insulation underneath is dry. It stops making sense when seams are failing all over the roof, when leaks keep popping up in new places, or when water has soaked a large area of insulation. Wet insulation doesn’t dry out on its own. It adds weight, stops insulating and can rust a steel deck.
When that’s the situation, you’ll see the evidence in photos and get a straight comparison between continuing to patch and a re-roof. Our commercial roofing in Clermont page covers re-roof options and roof systems.
Protecting your roof from other trades
Electricians, HVAC techs and cable installers all walk your roof, and a dropped screw or dragged toolbox can puncture a membrane. A few simple habits help: ask service companies to stay on walkway pads if you have them, bag their scraps and let you know whenever they add or move something on the roof. A quick look after any rooftop work catches damage while it’s still small.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. Call 407-270-1129 or request an estimate online.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. You’ll see photos of where the water is getting in and anything else we found, and you’ll get a written estimate for the repair. If patching isn’t worth it, you’ll hear that too.
- The repair gets done and the site gets cleaned up. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance if you’d like to spread out the cost.
Commercial roof repair questions
Can a TPO or EPDM roof be patched?
Yes, if the membrane around the damage is still in good condition. A patch on a sound membrane is a normal, lasting repair. On a membrane that’s brittle or shrinking, patches tend not to hold.
How do I know if the insulation under my roof is wet?
You usually can’t tell from inside. Soft spots when you walk the roof are one clue. A moisture scan and a small test cut confirm it.
Is the leak coming from the roof or the wall?
Sometimes it’s the wall. Open coping joints, cracked stucco and failed window seals can all let water in near the roofline. A good inspection checks both.
Should I repair now or wait until I can budget for a new roof?
If the rest of the roof is sound, repair now. A small leak left for a season can wet enough insulation to turn a repair into a bigger job.
Get your commercial roof leak fixed
Call 407-270-1129 or start your free estimate online.
Picture the next storm rolling through and nothing dripping inside. No bucket, no ruined stock, no call from a tenant. That’s what a repair done at the source gets you. Your satisfaction is our reputation.
