Apartment communities, townhome HOAs, churches and offices with pitched roofs need a roofer who can run a shingle project at commercial scale: building by building, around the people who live and work there.
Not every commercial roof is flat. Garden-style apartments, townhome and condo associations, churches, daycare centers, medical offices and retail buildings with pitched roofs are usually covered in architectural asphalt shingles, the same family of products used on houses.
The materials are familiar. The project is not. A multifamily re-roof means dozens of buildings, hundreds of residents, parking lots full of cars, and a property manager who needs to know what happens each day. That's the difference between residential roofing and commercial shingle work.
How we run a multi-building project
Before the first shingle comes off, you get a written plan covering:
A building-by-building schedule, with the order agreed with you in advance
Notices for residents or tenants ahead of each building, with dates and what to expect
Parking, dumpster and material staging locations, so fire lanes and entrances stay clear
Protection for landscaping, AC units, patios and walkways
Each building dried in the same day it's opened, so no home is left exposed overnight
Magnetic sweeps for nails every day, and a final walk of the grounds
One point of contact for the manager or board, and a daily update
Shingle options for North Texas
For DFW properties we recommend impact-rated architectural shingles. A Class 3 or Class 4 impact rating means the shingle passed a standardized test with steel balls dropped to simulate hail. No shingle is hail-proof, but impact-rated products hold up better, and some insurers offer premium credits for them. Ask your carrier what applies to your policy.
A complete roof system matters as much as the shingle: synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water barrier in valleys and at penetrations, starter and ridge products made for the shingle, new flashing and drip edge, and attic ventilation that meets the manufacturer's requirements.
Pros and trade-offs
Shingles are the most cost-effective steep-slope roof, they come in colors that satisfy most boards and design guidelines, and repairs are simple. They also have a shorter life than metal, and North Texas hail is hard on them. For a property the owner will hold for decades, we can price standing seam metal as an alternate on the same proposal.
Lifespan and warranty
Architectural shingles in North Texas commonly last 15 to 25 years. Hail, heat and ventilation affect that more than the label on the bundle. Manufacturers offer limited warranties on the shingles, with enhanced warranties available on some full systems under their own requirements.
Our own workmanship on commercial roofs is covered by a 20-year workmanship warranty, in writing. The manufacturer's warranty on the materials is separate, and we register it for you at closeout.
Repair and maintenance
For communities that aren't ready for a full re-roof, we handle wind-damaged and missing shingles, leaks at flashings and pipe boots, and repairs after a storm. Property managers can also put pitched-roof buildings on a maintenance plan, with scheduled inspections and a photo report for the board or the owner.
How it works
What to expect
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Inspect
A drone and on-roof inspection of the whole roof. Core samples and moisture scans when needed, through our testing partner.
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Report and options
A written report with photos, then a proposal that prices the real options (repair, restore or replace) with alternates.
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Schedule around you
Work is planned around your tenants, deliveries and business hours, with one point of contact and daily updates.
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Build and close out
A final walkthrough, warranty registration, and the lien waivers and closeout documents your records need.
FAQ
Common questions
How do you re-roof an apartment community with residents living there?
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One building at a time, on a schedule agreed with management. Residents get notice before their building, each building is made watertight the same day it's opened, and the grounds are cleaned and swept for nails daily.
How long does it take to re-roof a multifamily property?
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It depends on the number and size of the buildings, the roof pitch and the weather. Your proposal includes a building-by-building schedule, so you know the plan before work starts.
Do you work with HOA boards and property managers?
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Yes. We provide a written scope and proposal the board can vote on, a certificate of insurance on request, and progress updates and closeout documents for your records.
Are impact-rated shingles worth it on a commercial property?
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In North Texas, usually. They resist hail better than standard shingles, and some insurers offer credits for them. We price them as an option so you can weigh the cost against what your carrier offers.
Can you meet our insurance adjuster after a storm?
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Yes, at your request. We document the damage with photos and can be on site when your adjuster inspects, so nothing is overlooked. You file the claim and make every decision with your insurer.
Commercial quote
Tell us about your property
Send the basics and we'll call within one business day to schedule a site visit. You get a written report with photos and a proposal with options, at no cost and with no obligation.
