What Atlanta does to a commercial roof
Heat, humidity and water, in that order. Metro Atlanta sees 50 to 60 thunderstorm days a year, gusts past 60 mph, several inches of rain in an hour, the occasional tropical system pushing inland, and constant UV through a long summer. Humidity speeds up the breakdown of adhesives and sealants, and heat cycles work every seam.
So the specification leans differently than it would in Kansas: reflective white membranes rather than black, drainage sized for downpours rather than for average rainfall, silicone rather than acrylic where water sits, and moisture surveys before re-roofing an older building where humidity has had years to get into the insulation.
What we do for Atlanta businesses
| Service | When it fits |
|---|---|
| Roof repair | Leaks, seams and flashing on a sound roof |
| Roof replacement | Widespread damage or wet insulation |
| Silicone restoration | Sound membrane, weathered surface, ponding — the strongest fit in this climate |
| Maintenance plans | Spring and fall inspections before and after storm season |
| Emergency leak repair | Active water intrusion |
| Storm damage | Wind and hail documentation for a claim |
Permits across five counties
Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Cherokee each run their own permitting, and approval on larger commercial projects commonly takes one to three weeks. We pull the permit and build that time into the schedule in your proposal, rather than discovering it after you have signed.
Get ahead of storm season
Storm season runs late March through November and peaks May to August. The work that prevents damage — flashing repairs, seam work, clearing drains and scuppers, securing rooftop equipment — is cheap in March and expensive in July. An inspection in early spring is the single highest-return hour you will spend on the roof all year.
Buildings we work on
- Office and flex space along the north metro corridors
- Warehouses and distribution buildings
- Retail centers and restaurants, where grease exhaust argues for PVC
- Apartments, condos and HOA property
- Churches and schools
Frequently asked questions
Which roof system is best for Atlanta heat?
A reflective white membrane — TPO or PVC — or a silicone coating over a sound existing roof. Reflectivity matters more here than almost anywhere we work.
How much does commercial roofing cost in Atlanta?
A tear-off and new system runs $9 to $20 per square foot installed; a restoration coating system $6 to $11, or $5 to $5.50 on metal. The costs page has the detail, and your inspection produces an exact number.
Do you handle roofs with heavy rooftop equipment?
Yes. Buildings crowded with HVAC curbs, skylights and vents cost more per square foot because the details take the labor — and those details are where roofs leak.
Where is your Georgia office?
6460 GA-92 #101, Acworth, GA 30102, convenient to Cobb, Cherokee and the north metro.
Serving: Metro Atlanta · Kansas City metro · Topeka & NE Kansas
