Straight answers for building owners, facility managers and property managers who look after commercial roofs in California. Each guide is written by our roofing team, cites its sources, and never hides the trade-offs. Have a question we have not covered? Ask us.
Roof costs and planning
- Commercial Roof Replacement Cost per Square Foot in California
What a reroof costs per square foot, the line items behind a bid, California code rules that move the price, and how long the work takes. - Commercial Roof Coating vs Replacement
The five checks that decide whether a coating will buy you real years or whether the roof needs to come off.
Choosing a roof system
- TPO vs PVC vs EPDM
How the three single-ply roofs compare on grease, heat, seams and cost, and which ones meet California cool roof rules. - TPO vs Modified Bitumen
Single-ply or multi-ply: how the two compare on heat, foot traffic, torch work and cool roof rules, and when to switch.
Leaks, inspections and maintenance
- Commercial Roof Leak Detection: How Pros Find the Source
Why the drip is rarely under the hole, and which tests (infrared, moisture scans, electronic leak detection) find what. - How Often Should a Commercial Roof Be Inspected?
A twice-a-year schedule you can defend to ownership, an inspection checklist, and what your warranty requires.
Need help with your roof?
Book a roof assessment and get a clear, written answer on whether to repair, restore or replace. Already have bids? Send them to us and we will point out what is missing.
Call (855) 762-7663, or (707) 440-2351 for our Napa office, or email sales@1roofsolution.com. For a roof emergency, call our 24/7 line at (559) 697-6252.