When your commercial roof fails, every hour counts. Leaks damage inventory, drive away tenants, and trigger insurance headaches. White Services Group has been the call that Lexington property owners, facility managers, and commercial landlords make when the stakes are real — because we’ve been solving commercial roofing problems since 1996 and we handle every part of the project ourselves.
Why Lexington Businesses Choose White Services Group
Most commercial roofing contractors in Lexington are installation crews. They specialize in one membrane type, subcontract the flashing and sheet metal work, and move on. When problems come back — and they do — you’re chasing multiple vendors with no one responsible for the whole system.
White Services Group operates differently. We are a licensed general contractor, and we self-perform every part of the commercial roofing scope: membrane installation, sheet metal and flashing, drainage, insulation, coatings, and repairs. One contract, one warranty, one point of contact.
Licensed General Contractor
Duro-Last Certified Installer
Duro-Last / Firestone / Carlisle / GAF
Veteran Crews Available
Licensed & Insured
Commercial Roofing Systems We Install and Repair
We work with every major low-slope and commercial roofing system in use across Central Kentucky. Our crews are trained on all of the following:
TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)
The most popular flat roof membrane today. Heat-welded seams, energy-efficient white surface, 15–20 year lifespan. Ideal for most commercial buildings in Kentucky’s climate.
EPDM (Rubber Roofing)
Durable synthetic rubber membrane. Excellent UV and ozone resistance, handles Kentucky’s freeze-thaw cycles well. Common on older commercial buildings — we repair and full-replace.
Modified Bitumen
Multi-ply reinforced asphalt systems with excellent puncture resistance. Often used on buildings with heavy rooftop foot traffic or equipment.
Duro-Last Single-Ply
Custom-fabricated in a factory to your exact roof dimensions. Eliminates 85% of seams — the primary source of leaks on flat roofs. Backed by a 15-year manufacturer warranty.
Commercial Metal Roofing
Standing seam and corrugated metal systems for commercial buildings. 40–70 year lifespans. We install, repair, and coat metal roofs across the Lexington area.
Roof Coatings & Restoration
Elastomeric, silicone, and acrylic coatings that extend roof life 10–15 years at a fraction of replacement cost. The smart alternative when the substrate is still sound.
Duro-Last Certified Installer — What That Means for Your Roof
White Services Group is a certified Duro-Last installer — a distinction that most commercial roofers in Lexington cannot claim. Here is what that means in practical terms:
- Factory-fabricated panels: Your roof membrane is custom-cut and pre-welded at the factory to fit your exact roof dimensions, penetrations, and edges. Field seams — the leading cause of flat roof leaks — are reduced by up to 85%.
- 15-year manufacturer warranty: Duro-Last backs their certified installations with a full system warranty covering both the membrane and the workmanship performed by certified contractors like WSG.
- Made in the USA: Duro-Last is manufactured in the United States. You’re not getting offshore membrane that’s been sitting in a warehouse.
- Certification accountability: To remain a certified installer, WSG must meet Duro-Last’s ongoing installation quality standards. If they certify it, they stand behind it.
Repair vs. Replace vs. Coat: How We Help You Make the Right Call
Every commercial roofing assessment we do starts with one question: what is the most cost-effective outcome for this building’s owner? We don’t default to replacement because it’s the bigger job. Here is the decision logic we use:
| Option | When It Makes Sense | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Targeted Repair | Isolated leak sources, localized membrane failure, flashing separation — roof substrate is otherwise sound, under 10% of surface affected | $500–$5,000 depending on scope |
| Roof Coating / Restoration | Membrane is aged but not saturated; no structural deck issues; repair cost would exceed 25–30% of restoration cost. Extends life 10–15 years. | $1.50–$4.00/sq ft |
| Full Replacement | Insulation is wet and damaged, deck has deteriorated, repair costs consistently exceed 30% of replacement cost year-over-year, or system is past its rated life | $6.50–$12.00/sq ft depending on system |
We’ll give you an honest read on which option applies to your building — in writing — before any work begins. No pressure, no upsell. If a $2,000 repair is the right answer, that’s what you’ll get.
Our Commercial Roof Repair Process — Step by Step
Free Inspection & Condition Assessment
We inspect the full roof surface — not just where you saw the drip. We document membrane condition, seams, flashings, penetrations, drainage, and deck integrity with photos.
Written Scope & Options Report
You receive a clear scope of work with repair, restoration, and replacement options priced out so you can make an informed decision. No verbal estimates — everything in writing.
Scheduling Around Your Operations
Commercial roofing can’t shut your business down. We phase the work, schedule early starts and weekend shifts when needed, and coordinate with your facility team to minimize disruption.
Installation by Our Own Crews
We don’t hand your job to a sub-crew we just met. Our employees — some with 50+ years in the trade — perform the work to manufacturer specifications so your warranty is valid.
Final Walk, Documentation & Warranty Transfer
We walk the finished roof with you, deliver all manufacturer documentation and warranty registration, and leave you with a record of exactly what was done and when.
Vertically Integrated: Licensed General Contractor, No Subcontractor Markups
The word “contractor” is used loosely in the roofing industry. Many companies you call are brokers: they sell you a job and pay a sub-crew to do the actual installation. You pay a markup on every layer. If anything goes wrong, finger-pointing starts between the GC and the sub.
White Services Group is a licensed general contractor that also self-performs. We handle roofing, sheet metal, drainage, and related work with our own trained employees. We also have the GC license to pull permits, coordinate inspections, and take full legal responsibility for the project — which protects your commercial property from liability issues that arise when unlicensed sub-crews are on site.
Vertical integration means: lower cost, clearer accountability, and one warranty covering everything.
Emergency Roof Repair — Lexington and Richmond, KY
Active leaks don’t wait for business hours. White Services Group provides emergency commercial roof repair response for Lexington and the surrounding Central Kentucky area. When you call, you reach us directly — not an answering service.
Emergency services include: emergency tarping and weatherproofing, leak source identification and same-day temporary seal, coordination with your property insurer, and priority scheduling for permanent repair.
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Commercial Roofing FAQs — Lexington, KY
How much does commercial roof repair cost in Lexington, KY?
Commercial roof repair in Lexington typically ranges from $500 to $5,000 for targeted repairs depending on the size of the damaged area, membrane type, and accessibility. Roof coating restoration runs $1.50–$4.00 per square foot. Full replacement is $6.50–$12.00 per square foot depending on the system specified. We provide written estimates at no charge after a free inspection so you have real numbers before committing to anything.
What commercial roofing systems do you work with in Lexington?
We install and repair TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, Duro-Last single-ply, built-up roofing (BUR), commercial metal (standing seam and corrugated), and all major elastomeric coating systems. We are certified installers for Duro-Last, and we work with Firestone, Carlisle SynTec, Johns Manville, and GAF commercial products.
How do I know if my commercial roof needs repair, coating, or full replacement?
The key factors are: (1) How much of the roof surface is affected — isolated problems usually mean repair, widespread deterioration means replacement or coating; (2) Whether the insulation beneath the membrane has absorbed water — wet insulation must be replaced; (3) Cost-to-repair relative to replacement — if annual repairs are exceeding 25–30% of replacement cost, it’s time to replace or coat. We assess all three during our free inspection and give you a written recommendation with no sales pressure.
What is Duro-Last and why does it matter?
Duro-Last is a premium single-ply roofing membrane that is custom-fabricated in a factory to fit your exact roof before it ever arrives on-site. This factory fabrication eliminates up to 85% of the field seams that are the leading cause of flat roof leaks. As a certified Duro-Last installer, White Services Group meets the manufacturer’s quality standards, which allows us to register your roof for their 15-year manufacturer warranty covering both material and labor.
Do you handle commercial roofing insurance claims?
Yes. We work with commercial property owners and their insurance adjusters on storm damage claims, hail damage assessments, and documentation for insurance-covered repairs and replacements. We provide detailed written damage reports and photos that support the claims process. Being a licensed general contractor also helps in situations where your insurer requires a licensed professional’s scope of work.
Can you work around my business operations during roofing?
Yes — and we plan for it from the start. Commercial roofing doesn’t have to shut you down. We section large roofs and work in phases, schedule early morning or weekend shifts when needed, and coordinate with your facility manager on access, tenant notification, and noise-sensitive areas. We discuss your operational constraints before we schedule any work.
Are you licensed to pull permits for commercial roofing in Lexington?
Yes. White Services Group holds a Kentucky licensed general contractor license, which authorizes us to pull commercial building permits and coordinate code inspections in Fayette County (Lexington), Madison County (Richmond), and across Central Kentucky. This matters because some roofing-only contractors are not licensed to pull permits — which can create liability and insurance issues for commercial property owners.
How long does a commercial roof repair or replacement take?
Targeted repairs on an accessible commercial roof typically take 1–2 days. A coating restoration on a 10,000 sq ft roof usually runs 3–5 days depending on weather. A full membrane replacement on a mid-size commercial building (10,000–25,000 sq ft) typically takes 5–10 days. We provide a timeline in your written estimate before any work starts.
Do you service Lexington and surrounding areas, or just Richmond?
We actively serve both markets. Our home base is in Central Kentucky and we maintain crews and equipment that cover Lexington (Fayette County), Richmond (Madison County), Winchester, Georgetown, Nicholasville, Berea, Frankfort, Danville, and surrounding counties. Commercial clients with multi-location properties in the region are a particular strength for us.
What makes White Services Group different from other commercial roofers in Lexington?
Three things that most local competitors cannot match: (1) We’ve been doing this since 1996 — 30 years of Central Kentucky commercial roofing, with the same crews and relationships built over that time. (2) We are vertically integrated — we self-perform the work with our own employees, including craftsmen with 50+ years of roofing experience. No broker model, no day-labor sub crews. (3) We hold both a Duro-Last certification and a Kentucky general contractor license, meaning we can manage the full project from permit to warranty transfer under one contract.
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Serving Lexington, Richmond, and Central Kentucky since 1996. Licensed general contractor. No pressure, no obligation — just an honest assessment in writing.