Short answers to what owners and property managers ask first about commercial roof repair, replacement, coating, maintenance, and inspection in Seattle.
How fast can someone look at an active leak?
Send the address, where water is entering, and a contact for building access. Emergency leak calls are sorted first so a dry-in or temporary repair can be planned before a permanent scope is priced.
What do you need to price a roof?
The building address, roof type and age if known, photos of the problem areas, leak history, and any access or tenant limits. A roof walk replaces guesses with measured conditions.
Repair, restore, or replace: how is that decided?
By moisture, deck and insulation condition, how much of the membrane is sound, and the owner's planning horizon. The written scope shows why one path fits better than the others.
Do roofs in Seattle need a permit?
Re-roof work above the city's square-footage threshold generally needs a permit, and exposed sheathing or insulation can bring energy-code review. The scope separates repair-only work from replacement so the path is clear.
Can the building stay occupied during the work?
Usually, with planning. Loading zones, odor and noise limits, roof access, and daily dry-in are set before mobilization.
What information helps most in a first call?
Address, building use, leak locations, roof age, prior invoices or reports, and any warranty documents. Photos from inside and on the roof speed up the first answer.