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Most commercial roofs in Greenville and the Upstate are low-slope membranes (TPO, EPDM or modified bitumen) or metal. Nationally, a TPO roof runs $4–$10 per sq ft installed and a roof coating $1–$4, according to HomeGuide. The first decision for any building owner is whether to repair, restore with a coating, or replace, and an inspection answers it.

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What do commercial roofing systems cost?

Nationally, low-slope membranes run about $3.50–$12 per sq ft installed: EPDM from $3.50, TPO $4–$10 and PVC up to $12, according to HomeGuide (Nov 2025). Standing seam metal runs $9–$16 per sq ft (HomeGuide), and a coating that restores a sound roof $1–$4. Commercial bids are priced per project, so roof size, insulation, access and tear-off change the total more than the membrane does.

For detail on each membrane, see TPO and flat roofing; for standing seam and metal panels, metal roofing.

Commercial roof repair: what does it involve?

Most commercial leaks start at seams, flashing and penetrations, not in the open field of the membrane. A good repair crew traces the water back to where it enters before patching anything.

  • Leak tracing: water travels under membranes and along insulation, so the stain inside is rarely below the hole.
  • Seams and laps: TPO and PVC seams are heat-welded; EPDM seams are taped or glued and can open with age.
  • Flashing and penetrations: curbs, HVAC units, pipes, drains and parapet walls.
  • Punctures: foot traffic, dropped tools and storm debris.
  • Ponding water: water that stays on the roof long after rain points to drainage or insulation problems, not only a leak.

Ask for repair quotes that name the location, the cause and the materials, with photos before and after.

Commercial roof replacement: tear-off or recover?

A recover installs a new membrane over the existing roof; a tear-off removes the old system to the deck. A recover costs less and causes less disruption, but only works when the existing insulation is dry and the deck is sound.

  • Moisture first: wet insulation under a recover keeps rotting the roof. A moisture survey (infrared or core cuts) tells you how much is wet.
  • Code and insulation upgrades: a full replacement is the point to add insulation and fix drainage with tapered insulation.
  • Scheduling around operations: crews can work in sections so a business stays open; agree noise, access, deliveries and weather-day plans in writing.

The repair-versus-replace logic for homes is in our repair or replace guide; the same questions apply to a building.

Commercial roof inspections: what should a survey include?

A commercial inspection should document the membrane, seams, flashing, drains, penetrations, edge metal and the deck underneath where it can be seen, with photos and a marked-up roof plan.

  • Infrared or capacitance scans, or core cuts, to find wet insulation.
  • Drain and gutter capacity, and any ponding areas.
  • Rooftop equipment curbs and how they’re flashed.
  • An inspection before you buy a building, so the roof’s remaining life is priced into the deal.

NRCA’s Professional Roofing magazine advises inspecting roofs at least twice a year, ideally in spring and fall, plus after hail, high winds or other severe weather (Professional Roofing, Oct 2013). Your membrane warranty may set its own schedule.

What is in a commercial roof maintenance plan?

A maintenance plan is a scheduled inspection-and-repair contract that catches small failures before they become leaks.

  • Scheduled inspections with a written report and photos.
  • Clearing drains, scuppers and gutters.
  • Re-sealing flashing and penetrations; fixing small punctures.
  • Records you can show your insurer, your lender or a buyer.
  • A check against your manufacturer warranty’s own maintenance terms; read the warranty document for what it requires.

Which systems can our network install?

HOAs, multifamily and property managers

For HOAs and property managers, the goal is one roofing plan across many buildings: the same materials, inspection schedule and records, so roofs are replaced in a planned order instead of one emergency at a time.

  • Line up replacement timing with your reserve study, so the money is there when the roofs reach the end of their lives.
  • Ask for building-by-building condition reports with photos.
  • Check your governing documents for who pays for roofs: the association or the owners.

Who licenses commercial roofers in South Carolina?

Contractor licensing in South Carolina runs through the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). Before you sign a commercial roofing contract, ask the contractor which LLR license they hold and check it on the LLR license lookup. Ask for certificates of liability and workers’ compensation insurance too.

How it works with us

  1. Tell us about the roof. Fill in the short form once: the job, your ZIP code and how to reach you.
  2. A local roofer contacts you. Your request goes to a licensed and insured, local roofer in our network, who contacts you within 24 hours to set up a free inspection.
  3. You get a quote and decide. The inspection and quote are free, with no obligation. Check any roofer against our 5 checks before you sign.

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Areas we serve

  • Greenville County core (within about 20 miles of Greenville): Greenville, Greer, Taylors, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Five Forks, Fountain Inn, Travelers Rest, Easley and Piedmont.
  • Rest of the Upstate (about 25–40 miles): Anderson, Belton, Clemson, Seneca, Pickens, Spartanburg, Boiling Springs, Lyman, Moore, Campobello and Woodruff.

Every town, ZIP code and county we cover is on the service areas page.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a commercial roof last?

It depends on the system. HomeGuide puts TPO at 10–25 years, EPDM at 15–25, PVC and built-up at 20–30, and modified bitumen at 10–20. Metal roofs can last 30–80+ years. Regular maintenance is what moves a roof toward the top of its range.

Can a commercial roof be replaced while the business stays open?

Usually, yes. Crews can work in sections, keep entrances clear and schedule noisy or smelly work around business hours. Agree the phasing, access, safety zones and weather-day plan in the contract before work starts.

Is a roof coating a real alternative to replacement?

Sometimes. A coating can restore a roof whose membrane and insulation are still sound, at $1–$4 per sq ft nationally, against $4–$10 for a new TPO roof. It won’t fix wet insulation or a failed deck, so a moisture survey comes first. Our roof coatings page explains when it works.

How often should a commercial roof be inspected?

At least twice a year, ideally in spring and fall, and after hail, high winds or other severe weather, according to NRCA’s Professional Roofing magazine. Your membrane warranty may also require documented inspections.

Who pays for roof replacement in an HOA?

It depends on the association’s governing documents. In many communities the HOA pays from its reserve fund; in others, owners pay for their own roofs. Check the declaration and bylaws, and plan replacements alongside the reserve study.

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Last reviewed: October 2026. Roofers Greenville is a free referral service; roofing work is performed by independent contractors in our network.

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