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Commercial roofing in Lubbock covers repair, replacement, coating and maintenance of low-slope and metal roofs on retail strips, offices, churches, warehouses and metal buildings. Texas Roof Pros works with TPO, modified bitumen, metal retrofits and coatings, schedules around your business hours, and documents roof condition for your property insurance records.
A commercial roof leak is a business problem. Water over a sales floor or classroom costs more than the patch, and roof work that blocks the parking lot at noon costs you customers.
Many commercial buildings have low-slope roofs, so this work overlaps with our flat roofing service. The difference is scale, scheduling and paperwork.
Signs Your Commercial Roof Needs Work
A leak that keeps coming back
If the same ceiling tiles keep getting replaced, the source is usually a failed seam, curb or drain upstream of the stain, and the problem keeps growing in the insulation.
Trouble around rooftop units
HVAC curbs, exhaust fans and pipe penetrations get worked on by other trades. Cut flashing, missing sealant and dropped screws around rooftop units are a common source of commercial leaks.
Rust or loose fasteners on metal
Exposed-fastener metal roofs leak when washers dry out and screws loosen through heat cycles. Rust at panel laps, ridge caps and skylights means resealing or a retrofit is due.
Hail dents on equipment
After a hailstorm, look at rooftop unit fins, skylights and metal edge trim. Dents there mean the membrane or panels took impacts worth documenting for your property insurer.
Hot top floors
A dark, worn or wet roof lets heat pour into the building, and saturated insulation loses much of its value. A reflective coating or new membrane can change how the space feels.
How We Run a Commercial Roofing Project
Walk the roof with you
We start with access, any roof plans you have, leak history and a full walk of the surface, drains, curbs and edges, photographing conditions as we go.
Core samples and moisture check
Small test cuts show how many roof layers are there and whether the insulation is wet. That settles repair versus coating versus replacement more reliably than the surface does.
Written scope with options
You get a written scope with options and trade-offs, such as coating now versus replacing later, so you can plan around budgets, leases and insurance timelines.
Work scheduled around your business
We phase work by section, plan noisy tear-off and material lifts for slower hours where possible, keep entrances clear, and protect interiors under open areas each day.
Closeout and maintenance
At the end you get photos, a materials list and any manufacturer warranty paperwork, plus a maintenance schedule that keeps drains clear and seams checked.
What Affects the Cost of Commercial Roofing in Lubbock?
No two buildings carry the same roof, equipment or schedule. These factors drive the bid.
Roof system
TPO, modified bitumen, metal retrofit and coatings differ in material, labor and how much old roof comes off.
Existing layers and wet insulation
Old roof layers or saturated insulation found in core samples add tear-off and disposal.
Rooftop equipment
Every HVAC curb, fan, skylight and pipe needs flashing, and some units must be lifted by other trades.
Access and staging
Building height, lift needs and where materials can be staged all affect labor.
Work schedule
Phasing around open hours, services or tenants takes more coordination than a vacant building.
Which commercial roof systems hold up in West Texas?
Most West Texas commercial buildings are well served by one of four systems: TPO single-ply for reflective, heat-welded coverage; modified bitumen where foot traffic is heavy; a metal retrofit over aging metal or low-slope roofs; or a silicone or acrylic coating to restore a dry, sound roof. Building use, drainage and budget decide the fit.
Metal buildings, from warehouses and shops to church fellowship halls, can be resealed, coated, or retrofitted with new panels or membrane over the old roof. See our metal roofing services for panel options and TPO and flat roof systems for membranes.
How do you keep a business open during roof work?
Commercial roof work stays manageable when it's phased by section, scheduled around your busiest hours, and staged away from entrances and customer parking. Interior areas under open roof get protected daily, and each section is made watertight before work stops. For churches, schools and offices, scheduling also works around services, classes and meetings.
Lessons from Abilene's 2014 hailstorm
On June 12, 2014, hail hit Abilene hard enough that the Insurance Council of Texas projected more than $400 million in insured losses, the city's second major hailstorm in about three years. Three Abilene ISD schools were among the buildings with roof damage. The lesson: dated photos of a roof before a storm make it far easier to show what changed after one.
Our commercial roof inspections and maintenance plans include those photo reports. After hail, we photograph damage, protect open areas and write a repair scope you can share with your insurer or a licensed public adjuster. The after-hailstorm checklist covers first steps, and our Texas roof replacement cost guide explains factors that scale up to commercial bids.
We serve commercial properties across Lubbock, in Abilene and the Big Country and in Midland and the Permian Basin.
Managing a building with a roof problem? Call (806) 249-0342 to talk through your commercial roofing project.
Commercial Roofing FAQs
Should we repair, coat or replace our commercial roof?
Do you offer commercial roof maintenance plans?
Do you help with commercial property insurance claims after hail?
Can a new metal roof go over an existing metal building roof?
Related Roofing Services
Flat Roofing
TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen and roof coatings for flat and low-slope roofs on additions, porches, carports and commercial buildings, with drainage and flashing done right.
Metal Roofing
Standing seam and exposed-fastener metal roofs for homes, shops and barns, with Class 4 impact-rated options and straight answers on hail dents, heat and fastener upkeep.
Roof Inspections & Maintenance
Thorough roof inspections after hail, before a home purchase or on a yearly schedule, plus seasonal maintenance, with dated photo reports you can keep for insurance records.
Roofing Guides for Homeowners
How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost in Texas? 9 Factors That Set the Price
No honest roofer can price your roof from a blog post. Here are the nine factors that actually set a Texas roof replacement price, plus how to compare written estimates line by line.
What to Do After a Hailstorm: A West Texas Homeowner's Checklist
Hail just hit your neighborhood. Here's a ten-step checklist for West Texas homeowners: stay safe, document everything, call your insurer first, get a professional roof inspection and spot storm-chaser red flags.
Commercial Roofing Across West Texas
Commercial Roofing is available in all three of our service areas. See local hail history and permit notes for roofing in Lubbock, TX, roofing in Abilene, TX, and roofing in Midland, TX.