How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Commercial Roof?
A commercial roof replacement can be expensive, but it’s part of the cost of doing business here in Las Vegas. The intense sun and heat slowly break down roofing materials and leave buildings vulnerable to catastrophic failures, often during one of the intense storms that pass through the Valley. If you need a roof replacement, it’s vital to act before you experience a major failure. However, it’s important to know how much you can expect to pay so you can make an informed decision about your roof replacement.
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Commercial Roof?
The price of your commercial roof replacement will depend on the material of your roof, materials used for the repairs, and the amount of labor required to complete the job. Some common price ranges per square foot for a commercial roof replacement are as follows:
- Silicone coating: $1.90 to $2.60
- Single-ply: $3 to $5
- Asphalt shingle: $3.50 to $5
- Built-up bituminous flat roof: $11.50 to $14.50
- Barrel tile roof: $6.50 to $18
- Metal roof: $7 to $12
Other factors such as warranties, accessibility, and the condition of your roof can affect your roof repair cost or that to replace it. Generally speaking, if your roof is in an advanced state of disrepair, it will cost more to replace it than one that’s in a better condition.
Factors that Affect Commercial Roof Replacement Cost
Here are several of the most common factors that influence the cost of a new roof:
How to Temporarily Fix a Leaking Flat Roof
Look for the source of your leak from inside the building. The water may have run along your roof through the leak and pooled in a different spot, meaning the leak may not be the spot that has the most water. Take a few measurements of the area where you suspect a leak relative to nearby walls.
1. Type of Roof
First and foremost, your contractor will need to know if your building has a flat or pitched roof, each of which typically requires different materials. Most commercial buildings use flat roofs that are typically made of inexpensive single-ply or built-up bituminous materials. Pitched roofs are less common on commercial buildings but use more expensive materials such as shingles, tiles, and metal.
2. Roof Accessibility
Depending on how easily accessible your roof is, your contractor may require extra equipment, which will increase the cost. The taller the building, the more likely your contractor will need a crane to transport materials. Further, sloped roofs are not always safe to stand on, requiring a man lift. If the roof construction will hinder normal business hours, then the adjusted work hours will entail additional costs.
3. Current Roof Condition
The state of your roof before a commercial roof replacement can make or break your quote. In some cases, your roof might need a superficial face lift, but if the condition is too poor due to water and other types of damage in the insulation and substrate materials, then this will hike up the replacement bill. The more damage to these materials, the more your contractors will have to strip from the roof, which adds labor and cost.
4. Local Code Requirements
Local codes can also affect your bill by requiring contractors to build roofs to a certain standard. These can limit your material options if your area requires a specific slope or aesthetic to your building.
5. Warranty
After your roof has been replaced, you’ll have several warranty options, each varying in price. You’ll want to consider how cost-effective the roof warranty would actually be in the case that your roof sustains significant damage.
6. Maintenance
Flat Roof Replacement Cost and Options
Related: How Long Does a Flat Roof Last?
When it comes time to replace your flat roof, you can expect to pay roughly $5,000 based on the national average. At the highest, your bill might reach around $12,000. If these prices are way out of your budget, be diligent with regular maintenance to reduce the chance of a full replacement.
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