Commercial Roofing Services in Chicago
Dependable commercial roofing systems and repair services for businesses, property managers, and commercial landlords. We minimize downtime and protect your assets with durable flat and low-slope roofing solutions.
About commercial roofing
Commercial roofing is a different discipline from residential work. The systems are low-slope rather than steep, the failure modes are seams and terminations rather than shingles, and the cost of a leak is measured in disrupted operations and damaged inventory as much as in building repairs.
We work with building owners, property managers and commercial landlords on repair, replacement and scheduled maintenance across office, retail, restaurant, warehouse, industrial and multi-unit residential properties. Scheduling around your operations is part of the scope, not an afterthought.
Commercial Roofing by area
Commercial Roofing: what the work covers
Commercial roof repair
Remediation of ponding water, membrane seam failures, and flashing deterioration.
Commercial roof replacement
TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen low-slope replacement systems.
Flat roofing systems
Specialized installation and patching for flat commercial roofs.
Preventive maintenance
Scheduled evaluations to identify minor issues before expensive structural leaks occur.
Roof inspections and condition reports
Documented assessments suitable for capital planning, budgeting and property transactions.
Storm damage response
Rapid stabilization and documentation following hail, high wind and heavy snow events.
What goes into the work
TPO single-ply
Heat-welded thermoplastic membrane. Reflective white surface, strong seam integrity, widely specified for new low-slope work.
EPDM single-ply
Synthetic rubber membrane with a long track record in this climate and good resistance to thermal cycling.
Modified bitumen
Multi-ply asphalt-based system, well suited to roofs with heavy foot traffic or complex penetrations.
Roof drains, scuppers and tapered insulation
Ponding water is a drainage problem before it is a membrane problem. Correcting slope and drainage is often the durable fix.
What to expect
The same four steps on every project, whether it is a single pipe boot or a full commercial replacement.
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Contact Chicago Roofing Inc and tell us about your specific residential or commercial roofing needs.
Roof Inspection
We assess the overall roof condition and identify necessary repairs, leak points, or replacement needs.
Clear Recommendation
We explain the recommended roofing solution clearly and provide a straightforward, transparent estimate.
Professional Roofing Work
We complete the agreed project with attention to quality, safety and protection of your property.
Commercial Roofing across the Chicago area
We work throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane and McHenry Counties.
Commercial Roofing FAQs
More questions are answered on the main FAQ page.
Do you work on occupied buildings during business hours?
Yes, and we plan for it. Access routing, staging, noise and any odor from hot work are all discussed before the job starts so tenants and staff know what to expect.
What is causing water to pond on our flat roof?
Ponding is usually a drainage or slope issue - blocked drains, undersized scuppers, or insulation that has compressed and created a low spot. Patching the membrane where water sits treats the symptom. We look at why the water is not leaving.
Can you provide a roof condition report for a property purchase?
Yes. We provide documented condition assessments with photos, remaining service life estimates and identified deficiencies, which is the format most buyers and lenders are looking for.
Which membrane should we specify for a replacement?
It depends on the building. Rooftop equipment and foot traffic, existing deck and insulation, drainage design, and how long you plan to hold the property all factor in. We walk through the tradeoffs rather than defaulting to one system.
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