Rooftop Unit Curbs
Flashing around HVAC curbs splits from vibration and foot traffic. Water then follows duct, gas, and electrical lines through the deck and appears far from the unit.
Commercial Roof Leak Repair
Lafayette Commercial Roof Leak Repair Contractor
Is That Ceiling Stain Coming From the Roof or From Condensation?
As a Lafayette commercial roof leak repair contractor, we trace water from the stain inside to the opening on the roof, then repair and test it.
- Traced From Inside Out
- Stains Matched To Openings
- Curbs And Penetrations Checked
- Dated Leak Reports
Lafayette Commercial Roof Leak Repair or Another Water Source?
Some drips come from pipes, ducts, or condensation. Lafayette commercial roof leak repair starts by sorting those out with the clues in this table.
| Clue | Roof Leak | Other Source |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | During or right after rain or snowmelt | On cold mornings with no rain, a sign of condensation |
| Location | Under a seam, curb, drain, or penetration | Under ducts, pipes, or a unit condensate line |
| Pattern | Grows with each storm | Spread evenly across the deck underside |
| Water | Dirty, carrying grit from the roof | Clean droplets on cold steel |
| Next step | Trace upslope on the roof | Check insulation, vapor control, and HVAC lines |
Commercial Roof Leak Repair Sources on Lafayette Buildings
These six openings cause most of the leaks we trace.
Backed-Up Drains
Ice, leaves, and grit block strainers. Water rises above the drain's flashing and finds any weak lap within a few feet of the bowl.
Parapet And Coping Joints
Coping caps open at their joints, and masonry above the roofline cracks. Rain enters the wall and comes out at the ceiling line, well away from the roof surface.
Skylights And Hatches
Curbs around skylights and roof hatches carry their own flashing and gaskets. Once those dry out, every heavy rain sends water down the curb walls.
Snowmelt Backups
Melting snow held behind ice at drains and gutters sits against seams for days. Openings that shed a normal shower let that slow water through.
Wet Insulation Spreading
Water that gets under the membrane travels through the insulation board. The drip shows up where the deck has a low spot, often yards from the opening.
What Commercial Roof Leak Repair Changes in Lafayette, IN
A leak fixed at its source changes more than one ceiling tile.
The Real Opening Gets Fixed
Tracing from the stain back along the deck to a seam, curb, or drain means the repair lands on the opening, so the same tile stays dry next storm.
Wet Insulation Comes Out
Board soaked by a long-running leak holds water against the deck and the membrane. Replacing it stops hidden rust on the deck and the musty smell inside.
Equipment Below Stays Protected
Servers, stock, and machines under a known leak are covered during work, and the repair order keeps that area of roof open for the shortest time.
Leak Reports For Leases
Each repair comes with dated photos of the source and the fix, which helps owners and tenants apply their lease terms to the roof work.
Water Dripping Onto Equipment Today?
Call with the building address and where the water is landing. We will talk through protecting what is below and plan the first roof visit.
Call Us
(574) 384-0757
How Commercial Roof Leak Repair Works in Lafayette, Indiana
Leak repairs go from the inside of the building to the roof and back again.
Map The Stain Inside
We mark every stain, drip, and wet tile on a floor plan and look at the deck underside to see which way the water is running.
Trace It On The Roof
Up top, we check each seam, curb, drain, and penetration upslope of the stain, and probe or core wherever the trail leads.
Repair The Source
An open seam, split flashing, or loose drain clamp is repaired with matching material, and wet insulation around it is replaced.
Test With Water
A hose test or the next rain confirms the repair holds. You get the floor plan, photos, and notes for the building file.
Repairs That Follow a Leak Trace
The source often turns out to be a flat roof seam, a metal lap, or plant equipment.
Flat Roof Repair
When the trace ends at a lifted membrane lap or a high drain, the flat roof repair covers the seam, the drain, and the wet board around them.
More on flat roof repair
Commercial Metal Roof Repair
Traces that stop at a screw line or an end lap lead to new fasteners, fresh butyl tape, or a matching panel.
More on commercial metal roof repair
Industrial Roof Repair
Leaks over production lines often start at fan curbs or process vents, which we repair around shifts and safety rules.
More on industrial roof repairCommercial Roof Leak Repair Answers for Lafayette Tenants and Owners
Common questions about finding, fixing, and paying for roof leaks.
Rooftop Units
How Is a Leak Around a Rooftop Unit Repaired?
We start at the curb flashing, since most unit leaks come from flashing that split, pulled away, or lost its counterflashing, or from gaps where ducts, gas, and wiring pass through. The repair re-flashes the curb, seals each penetration, and sends condensate away from it. Walkway pads protect it afterward.
Why Is My Roof Leaking After Snow Melt?
Ice plugs drains, scuppers, or gutters, and meltwater backs up against seams, flashings, and laps for days. Small openings that shed a quick rain let that slow water through, and each freeze widens them. The fix seals low-point seams and flashings, clears and re-flashes drains, and adds slope where water sits.
Cost Of A Leak
What Sets Roof Leak Repair Cost?
How long the trace takes, the roof system, how much membrane, flashing, or insulation is replaced, roof height and access, and how tricky the leak point is, such as a parapet or an equipment curb. Several small leaks are often fixed in one trip. The free estimate comes once the source is found.
How Fast Should a Roof Leak Be Repaired?
As soon as you can get it on the schedule. Every rain pushes more water into the insulation, and wet board spreads the damage well beyond the first opening. A temporary dry-in protects the space below until the permanent repair is done.
Leases And Landlords
What Is Landlord Responsibility for Roof Leaks?
It comes from the lease. Gross leases commonly put roof leaks on the landlord, net leases can shift repair costs to the tenant, and most leases ask tenants to report leaks quickly. The repair and notice clauses govern, and an attorney answers legal questions. A dated leak report with photos helps both parties.
Should Tenants Report Roof Leaks in Writing?
Yes. A dated note with the location, the time it started, and a photo of the stain gives the owner what the lease notice clause asks for. It also gives us a head start: the floor location of the drip is the first clue in tracing the opening on the roof.
Hire a Lafayette Commercial Roof Leak Repair Contractor
Describe where the water shows up and when. We will trace it to the roof and repair the opening.