A commercial roof repair that addresses the visible symptom without identifying the root cause is a temporary measure — the leak returns, usually within a single rain cycle. Decor Roofing & Restoration’s commercial repair process begins with a HAAG-certified diagnostic assessment that locates where water is entering the building and determines why, not simply where the water is visible on the interior. We repair all commercial roofing systems on buildings across Tulsa, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Sand Springs, Owasso, and the surrounding metro — and we back every repair with the same installation standards we apply to new construction.
Every commercial roofing membrane has distinct failure modes, compatible repair materials, and root cause patterns. Applying the wrong repair approach to a given system — EPDM patch material on a TPO seam, for example — produces a repair that resurfaces within a season. Our process begins with correct system identification and root cause analysis before any material is specified.
TPO seam failures are the most common flat roof repair issue on Tulsa commercial properties — caused by improper original weld temperature, thermal stress at corners and penetrations, or punctures from rooftop foot traffic. TPO seam repairs require a calibrated hot-air welder to re-fuse the membrane. Adhesive patches on TPO seams are a temporary stopgap. We carry Carlisle-compatible TPO stock and perform all seam work to the same equipment standard as our new installations.
EPDM failures concentrate at adhesive and tape seams — particularly on older installations where original adhesive has dried and lost elasticity. Proper EPDM seam repair uses compatible splicing adhesive and membrane patches. Butyl tape alone is not a durable repair. For Carlisle Fleeceback systems, repairs require Fleeceback-compatible materials and technique — we stock both.
Modified bitumen failures most often occur at seam laps, around penetration flashings, and at field splits from thermal movement. Repairs use compatible bituminous membrane patches — properly torch-applied or cold-applied to match the original method. Re-sealing seams with roof cement alone without a membrane patch is the most common low-quality modified bitumen repair. We always use a membrane patch.
BUR repairs require restoring the full ply redundancy of the system — not simply flooding the surface with asphalt. Gravel surface repairs begin with clearing the gravel, applying a bituminous felt patch across the failure zone, embedding it properly, and restoring the gravel surface. Blister repairs require slitting, drying confirmed by moisture meter, and re-bonding — not cutting and leaving moisture beneath.
PVC repairs use compatible PVC membrane patches fused with a hot-air welder. Chemical compatibility is non-negotiable — PVC cannot be reliably bonded to EPDM or TPO materials. For restaurant and food service buildings with rooftop grease contamination, the contaminated surface must be cleaned before any patch can achieve a reliable bond.
Commercial metal repairs address fastener failures on exposed-fastener systems, seam separations on standing seam systems, and coating degradation that exposes bare steel. Fastener replacement requires the correct washer specification for the panel profile — generic fasteners fail within one season. Standing seam seam failures require re-crimping and sealant application at the separation point. For widespread panel coating degradation, a metal roof coating system restores protection across the full roof without panel replacement.
After a tornado, significant hail event, or severe wind storm, emergency repairs are often needed before permanent restoration is possible. Emergency tarping stops active water intrusion while the full HAAG-certified assessment is completed and materials are ordered. We deploy emergency commercial crews 24/7 and respond as soon as it is safe to access the roof.
Not every commercial roof failure warrants full replacement. A system in sound structural condition with localized damage or seam failures confined to a specific area is a repair candidate. A system with widespread membrane failures, moisture-saturated insulation across large areas, or an age and condition profile that makes repair cost-prohibitive is a replacement candidate. Our HAAG-certified inspector provides a written assessment with clear rationale — and we do not recommend replacement when repair is the honest answer.
We respond to commercial roof repair emergencies 24/7. For active water intrusion from storm damage or a roof breach, same-day response is our standard. Call (918) 382-7663 immediately — the earlier you call, the earlier we can contain damage progression.
Yes. We repair all commercial flat roofing systems — TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, built-up, PVC, and metal — regardless of the original installer or manufacturer. Our HAAG-certified diagnostic process identifies root cause failures so repairs address the actual problem.
The governing factors are the extent of failure, substrate moisture content, system age, and repair economics. Localized failures on an otherwise sound, dry substrate typically favor repair. Widespread failures, saturated insulation, or a system past its design life typically favor replacement. Our written assessment gives you the specific rationale for the recommendation rather than a generic answer.
