A commercial roof is one of the most expensive parts of a building, and in Fort Worth it takes a beating: spring hail, strong straight-line winds and long summers of heat beating down on low-slope membranes. Picking the wrong contractor can mean leaks over inventory, voided warranties and a second bill to redo the work. Here is how to find a commercial roofing company in Fort Worth you can rely on.
Know What Kind Of Roof You Have
The first thing to do when looking for a commercial roofer is your homework. Know what you have on the building now and what you want next. Most commercial buildings around Fort Worth have a low-slope roof covered with a single-ply membrane such as TPO or EPDM, modified bitumen, built-up roofing or a coating, while others have metal roofing. Each system has its own repair methods and its own manufacturer rules.
Gather what you can: the roof’s age, its approximate size, its leak history and any existing warranty paperwork. Then decide whether you need repairs, ongoing maintenance, a restoration coating or a full replacement. You can work through the options with the contractor during the first consultation, and a good one will explain the trade-offs while respecting your budget. Our guides to flat and TPO commercial roofing and commercial roofing products are a good starting point.
Look For Reviews And Ask For References
People review products and services online constantly, and commercial roofing contractors are no exception. Take advantage of that. Read reviews, and also ask around: other building owners, property managers and tenants in your area can often recommend a commercial roofer they have used.
Then ask the contractor directly for references on commercial roofs similar to yours, photos of past projects and contact details for owners or managers you can call. Many commercial roofers get most of their work through word of mouth, and if their service is good, people will talk about it.
Check Insurance And Manufacturer Certifications
Texas does not license roofing contractors, so you have to verify other things. Ask for a certificate of insurance that shows general liability coverage, and ask whether the crew is covered by workers’ compensation, since Texas does not require most private employers to carry it. Ask which manufacturers the contractor is certified with, because many commercial warranties are only available when a certified contractor installs the system. Confirm who will pull any required city permit. Our licensing and insurance page explains what Roof Experts carries.
Experience With Commercial Roofs
As with any other profession, experience matters. You need someone who knows what they are doing and can solve the problem properly the first time. The last thing you need is a crew that has never worked on your type of roof, damages the building and leaves you starting over.
Look for a company with a track record on commercial roofs like yours, whether you need repairs, maintenance or a replacement. Ask how they handle leaks during the project, how they protect the building’s occupants and operations, and what the workmanship warranty covers. Regular maintenance matters too; our post on commercial roof maintenance explains why.
Choose A Local Commercial Roofing Company
Find a company that operates near you. You don’t want to rely on a contractor from another state when warranty questions come up. Roof Experts has served commercial and residential customers since 2017 from our office in Arlington, a short drive east of downtown Fort Worth, and we work with businesses across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. On commercial roofs we are Elevate (Holcim), GACO and GenFlex certified.
If your business is in Fort Worth or anywhere in DFW, call (817) 754-9484 or get a commercial roof assessment. We will walk the roof, explain what we find and answer your questions.