The buildings we work on
Commercial roofing in Brooklyn covers a wide range of building types. Each segment has different system requirements, code obligations, and operational sensitivities.
- Multi-family residential. Co-op, condo, and rental walkups from 4 units to 100+. Tenant-sensitive scheduling, board-approval workflows, capital-reserve coordination.
- Retail & mixed-use. Ground-floor retail with apartments above. Storefront awnings to coordinate with, multiple tenant access points, signage that can't be disrupted.
- Industrial & warehouse. Sunset Park, Greenpoint, Red Hook, parts of Bushwick. Large flat membrane installations, mechanical equipment to work around, sometimes 24/7 operations.
- Office & medical. Office buildings, medical/dental offices, professional services. Quiet-hours sensitivity, HVAC continuity requirements.
- Hospitality, gym, restaurant. Operating-hours constraints, kitchen exhaust integration, grease-laden vapor membrane requirements (for restaurants).
Commercial roofing systems
Choosing the right system is a function of building use, traffic, exposure, and warranty goals. We don't have a default; we spec to the building.
| System | Best for | Lifespan | NDL? |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO 60-mil | Cool-roof requirements, multi-family, warehouse | 20-25 yr | Yes |
| TPO 80-mil | Heavy traffic, foot-trafficked roofs, longevity priority | 25-30 yr | Yes |
| EPDM 60/90-mil | Cold climate, simple geometry, retail strip | 22-30 yr | Yes |
| PVC 50-60-mil | Restaurants, kitchens, chemical exposure | 20-25 yr | Yes |
| Modified Bitumen | Heritage commercial, complex roofs, plaza decks | 20-25 yr | Limited |
| Built-Up Roofing | Heritage commercial, gravel-ballast aesthetic | 25-30 yr | Limited |
| Cool roof / coating | Restoration over existing system | 10-15 yr extension | Manufacturer-specific |
Need it handled now?
Free estimates within 48 hours. Emergency response in 4–8 hours, depending on your location and how busy we are.
NDL warranty — what it means and why it matters
NDL stands for "No Dollar Limit." On a standard manufacturer warranty, if the roof fails, the manufacturer pays up to a capped amount — often the original material cost, sometimes including labor up to a certain dollar figure.
An NDL warranty has no cap. If the roof fails within the warranty period (typically 20-30 years), the manufacturer pays the full cost of materials AND labor to make it right. For commercial buildings where a single failure can cost six figures to fix, NDL is the warranty tier that actually protects the asset.
NDL warranties are only available through certified contractors installing approved systems. We're certified with the major manufacturers and offer NDL on most commercial installations. Property managers and building owners who know what NDL means recognize it immediately as a sophisticated-contractor signal — it's the warranty that actually pays out.
How commercial projects work with us
Site walk & assessment
We visit the property, walk the roof, take measurements and core samples where appropriate, photograph existing conditions, and document mechanical equipment, drains, and access constraints.
Specification & proposal
Written proposal with system specification, materials, installation methodology, project schedule, payment milestones, warranty tier, and contingency for discovered conditions. For multi-family, we include a board-presentation deck.
Permits & pre-construction
DOB filings, manufacturer approval, certificate of insurance for the building, materials staging plan. Lead time depends on permit class — usually 4-8 weeks.
Phased installation
For occupied buildings, phased work to maintain operations. For warehouses, often weekend or off-hour windows. We do not start what we can't finish — if weather prevents tear-off completion, we don't tear off.
Manufacturer inspection & warranty registration
For NDL warranties, the manufacturer's tech rep inspects the completed installation. Once approved, the warranty is registered in the building's name and transferable on sale.
Maintenance plan handoff
Warranty maintenance is required to keep the warranty active. We offer annual or bi-annual maintenance contracts that satisfy manufacturer requirements and catch issues before they become claims.
Commercial pricing in Brooklyn
| Project type | Size | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-family walkup re-roof | 3,000-6,000 sf | $28,000 – $75,000 |
| Mid-size commercial re-roof (TPO) | 8,000-15,000 sf | $55,000 – $130,000 |
| Large commercial re-roof (TPO/EPDM) | 20,000-50,000 sf | $140,000 – $400,000 |
| Industrial / warehouse re-roof | 50,000+ sf | $5.50 – $9.50 / sf |
| Roof coating restoration | per sq ft | $3.50 – $5.50 / sf |
| Annual maintenance contract | per visit | $650 – $2,200 |
Local Law 97 and commercial roofing
NYC Local Law 97 sets carbon emission limits for buildings over 25,000 square feet. Buildings that miss the limits face fines starting at $268 per metric ton of CO2 over the cap. Roofing decisions affect compliance:
- Cool roofs (white reflective TPO or coatings) reduce cooling load, which lowers grid-electricity emissions counted under LL97.
- Higher R-value insulation reduces both heating and cooling loads, with corresponding emission reductions.
- Green roofs get a one-to-one carbon credit per square foot under certain LL97 calculation methods.
- NYC Cool Roofs program — free or reduced-cost cool roof coating for eligible buildings, administered by NYC Department of Small Business Services.
For LL97-affected buildings, we can integrate roofing decisions with your overall compliance strategy. We're not LL97 consultants, but we know how the roofing piece fits.