Commercial Roofing in Tempe, AZ

Rental and multifamily roofs in Tempe

With so many rental properties, a slow leak in Tempe often goes unreported until a ceiling tile drops or a tenant complains about a smell. On older apartment buildings, the usual sources are the curbs and stands under rooftop AC units and coolers, old vent pipes, and the seam where a flat roof meets a pitched section or a parapet wall.

For owners and managers, we keep the work easy to approve from a distance. We send photos of what we find so you don't have to go up yourself, give a written scope before work starts, and schedule around tenants. Where we can, we plan larger jobs between leases or outside the busiest move-in weeks.

Older buildings, layered roofs and rooftop equipment

Many of Tempe's commercial buildings and small apartment complexes date from the city's post-war growth through the 1980s. Roofs on buildings that age have often been patched and recoated several times, sometimes by different contractors with materials that don't work well together. Before recommending a coating, we cut small cores to count the layers and check for trapped water.

Rooftop equipment causes more leaks than most owners expect. Every service call puts a technician on the roof with tools, and dropped panels, cut membrane and loose screws are common. We check equipment curbs, condensate lines and walk paths on every visit and can add walk pads so service traffic stays on protected paths.

Tempe permits and historic properties

Tempe's building code allows the roof covering alone to be replaced without a building permit when the new covering has the same or better fire rating and doesn't add more weight than the framing was designed for. If the job replaces other parts of the roof, such as deck boards, the city requires a permit. Because commercial tear-offs often reach the deck, we check with Tempe's Permit Center on which rule applies, and when a permit is needed we apply online through the Tempe Citizen Access Portal.

Buildings on the Tempe Historic Property Register go through the city's Historic Preservation Office before exterior changes. Minor work that doesn't change the building's character can get a Certificate of No Effect; bigger visible changes need a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Commercial Roof Systems We Work On in Tempe

• Silicone and acrylic roof coatings: Renew a dry, sound foam or membrane roof with a new reflective, waterproof surface instead of tearing it off.
• TPO single-ply membrane: White, heat-welded membrane for flat roofs with a sound deck. Reflective and clean to maintain.
• Spray polyurethane foam (SPF): Seamless foam that adds insulation and can be shaped to fix low spots, protected by a coating.
• Modified bitumen: Layered asphalt-based roofing with reinforced sheets. We repair existing mod bit roofs and install new ones.
• EPDM: Synthetic rubber membrane with bonded seams. We repair and replace EPDM roofs.
• Repairs, inspections and maintenance: Leak repairs, condition inspections with photos, and scheduled maintenance to keep drains clear and coatings intact.

Pricing and warranty

Every building is priced after an estimator inspects the roof. As a guide, a recoat over sound foam typically runs about $2 to $3.75 per square foot, new spray foam about $5 to $8, and TPO about $5.50 to $9 installed. Our workmanship warranty is 10 years, with an optional paid extension to 25 years, and it transfers to a new owner.

Open 24 hours, 7 days

Call (602) 849-7990 any time for a leak or storm damage in Tempe. We stop the water with a temporary repair first, then give you a written estimate for the permanent fix.

Tempe Commercial Roofing FAQs

Do you work on apartment and multifamily roofs in Tempe?

Yes. A large share of our Tempe commercial work is on apartment buildings, duplexes and fourplexes, along with offices, retail and light industrial buildings. We handle the flat roofs and any pitched tile or shingle sections, so one estimator can look at the whole property.

Do I need a permit to reroof a commercial building in Tempe?

It depends on the scope. Tempe lets the roof covering alone be replaced without a permit when the new covering has the same or better fire rating and doesn't add weight beyond what the framing was designed for. Replacing other parts of the roof, such as deck boards, requires a permit. We confirm with Tempe's Permit Center and apply through the Tempe Citizen Access Portal when a permit is needed.

Can you work around our tenants?

Yes. We agree on work hours, noise and odor from coatings, and where equipment and materials will go before we start. For property managers, we send photos and a written scope so you can approve the work without climbing on the roof, and we seal each day's work area before the crew leaves.

Why does our Tempe building keep leaking around the AC units?

Equipment curbs and stands are among the most common leak points on Tempe's older flat roofs. Flashing around curbs breaks down in the heat, condensate lines drip onto the roof, and service technicians can damage the roof surface while working. We re-flash the curbs, repair the surrounding roof and can add walk pads so service traffic doesn't wear through the coating or membrane.

How fast can you get to a commercial roof leak in Tempe?

We're open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Call (602) 849-7990, tell us where water is coming in and whether it's getting worse, and we'll arrange a visit to stop the water with a temporary repair, then give you a written estimate for the permanent fix.

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• Commercial roof cost guide
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