York PA Commercial Roofing Services
As the proprietor of a business, you bear the onus of ensuring the protection of your commercial property. An essential aspect of this responsibility is the upkeep of a durable, operational, and weather-resistant roof. That’s why finding the best commercial roofing contractor can be a stressful undertaking for many building owners and managers. Making the wrong decision or cutting corners with a commercial project can have serious consequences later down the road. If you have a commercial roofing project in the York, PA region, this article will help you to understand who we are as a commercial contractor.
J Smucker Contracting are industry leading roofers specializing in the creation and maintenance of mid to large industrial roofing projects, ready to bring years of expertise to any size commercial building. The intent of this article is to help you gain a better understanding of the different types of commercial roofing services we provide. We’d also like to emphasize some of the main factors to consider when choosing a roofing service provider. As a licensed premier commercial contractor, we are equipped to handle all of your needs including repair, replacements and new roof installs.
Different Types of Commercial Roofing Services
Your roof doesn’t always need to be replaced. Therefore, it’s good to get familiar with the various types of commercial roofing services available and what exactly they entail. From a simple repair to a new coating – or perhaps a maintenance package – each roofing structure requires different solutions.
Roof Repair
You’re inspecting your roof and you see a tear in the membrane – it’s essential to get that tear patched up as soon as possible! Especially regarding commercial roofs – it’s of the utmost important to address these small tears in a timely fashion.
Putting off what seems to be a negligible issue can cost you thousands of dollars down the road. Fortunately, many roofing systems will come with a warranty attached to it for a specific amount of time and under certain stipulations. If you do happen upon a tear or puncture in your roof, make sure you first contact the roofing company that previously installed the roof. They can walk you through the specifics of the warranty itself. Regarding what’s called a ‘manufacturers warranty’, as long as the roofers are certified, any contractor will suffice in repairing the issue.
Depending on the repair needs, J Smucker Contracting has the ability to handle any issue, from general repairs to patching, resealing and coating. Addressing these repairs in a timely manner will extend the life of your roofing system for many years to come.
Roof Coating
Coating is a great option for many flat and metal roofs; and is often much cheaper than a full replacement.
Commercial Roofing Project Highlight - York Building Products
York Building Products, an 80,000 square foot block manufacturing plant, was one of our many large, unique roofing projects that required special solutions to unique problems.
They had major condensation issues in half of the building due to environmental conditions inside the building. We installed 1.5 of BASF spray foam and applied Benchmark Basecoat and Puma XL topcoat, the other half we installed The metal Restoration System using Puma XL topcoat. The building is 100% waterproof 6 years later. We solved all of the condensation issues.
Applying Puma XL topcoating at York Building Products
How to Choose a Premium Commercial Roofing Company
Choosing the right commercial contractor in York PA is essential to maintaining the structural integrity of your commercial building. Many would argue that the roof is the most important part of the building as it protects the interior against the elements. Therefore, it’s important to find the roofer with the experience and flexibility to handle unique engineering situations. Here are a few tips to take into account when making that decision.
Find a local contractor
Do your homework and take a look at multiple roofing contractors in your area. Make sure they specialize in commercial roofing services as opposed to residential.
Licensed and Insured
These days, it is honestly pretty rare to find a commercial roofing company that isn’t licensed and insured, but as they say in the military, “trust but verify”! Verifying their insurance and license certifications is an easy step that will allow you to move on to additional considerations.
Reviews and Recommendations
It doesn’t hurt to contact local businesses that have had their roofing systems done in the recent past. Ask how the process went, any unique situations that had to be solved, and the contractors ability to engage honestly with the customer and deliver the final roofing project on time and within budget.
Also, and it goes without saying, but check reviews on the various companies’ Google Business Profiles. Read through the various customers reviews. The reviews will be extremely helpful in ascertaining the overall company experience customers are provided with.
The Cheapest is Not Always the Best
Despite all of the logic to the contrary, many potential customers still carry price as their number one weighting when considering contractor work. But as in other aspects of life, when it comes to commercial roofing, the cheapest is not always the best. Usually the cheapest contractors will cut significant corners in order to bid low – just to secure the contract. So make sure you come into the roofing project understanding that the most reputable companies will not always be the cheapest.
Understand Your Warranty
It’s extremely rare that a commercial roofing company will not provide a warranty with your roof. Just make sure you understand what exactly is covered with your warranty. You’ll want to make certain that you will receive both a labor warranty for X number of years and a materials warranty – usually covered by the roofing product manufacturer. A good commercial roof warranty will save you a ton of potential headache down the road.
For more, in-depth information about commercial roofing warranties, you’ll definitely want to read our previous blog post, entitled “A Guide to Commercial Roofing Warranties” In the article, we break down everything you need to know about commercial roof warranties. The information in the article will be very valuable years down the road!
Commercial Roofing Services in York, PA
J Smucker Contracting is the premier commercial roofing contractor in York, PA. We have the professional experience to get any job done no matter the size and scope of the project. If you have a large, upcoming roofing project, be sure to give us a call and tell us your specifics. We’ll come out to your building anywhere around the York, PA region and give you a free quote. Even if we don’t end up doing business together, we’re still happy to give you the quote and answer any questions you may have regarding the project.