For commercial roofing in Burlington, Fixall Roofing gives property managers, facility managers, owners and general contractors one roofing specialist for flat membrane and metal roofs. We install, replace, repair and inspect TPO, EPDM, PVC, SBS and metal systems on plazas, warehouses, offices and multi-unit buildings across Burlington, Halton and Hamilton.
Most commercial calls come down to one question: does this roof need commercial roof repair in Burlington now, or a replacement line in next year's capital plan? We answer it with core cuts, photos and a written report, so the figure you take to ownership or a condo board holds up.
Commercial work at Fixall is organized around the life of a roof: install it properly, keep it maintained, repair it with matching materials, and plan its replacement before it forces your hand. Each service below has its own detailed page.
We build new roofs on additions and new buildings and handle full commercial roof replacement on roofs at the end of their service life.
Core cuts decide between a tear-off and a recover: a recover saves disposal cost but only works over one dry, sound existing roof.
Open seams, flashing leaks, punctures left by other trades and blocked drains make up most repair calls. Our line is answered 24/7.
Every commercial roof repair starts by tracing water to where it actually enters, which is often far from the stained ceiling tile.
Our commercial roof inspections end in a written report with photos, a marked roof plan, a condition rating and prioritized repairs with budget figures.
Maintenance programs follow with spring and fall visits, drain clearing and flashing checks, something few contractors in the area offer.
When a moisture survey shows the insulation is mostly dry, a silicone or acrylic coating system can extend a membrane or metal roof for well under the cost of replacement.
If too much of the roof is wet, we say so and price replacement instead.
The right membrane depends on what happens on the roof and inside the building. Here is how the main systems compare on Burlington commercial buildings, with lifespans given as typical ranges that depend on thickness, installation and maintenance.
For most plazas and offices, TPO roofing with welded seams is the default starting point, and we move to EPDM, PVC or metal when the building calls for it.
| System | Best for | Lifespan and cost | Seam method |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO | Plazas, offices and warehouses wanting a white reflective roof | 20 to 30 years, moderate cost | Hot-air welded |
| EPDM | Large, simple low-slope roofs with few penetrations | 25 to 35 years, moderate cost | Primed seam tape |
| PVC | Restaurants and food plants with grease or chemical exposure | 20 to 30 years, higher cost | Hot-air welded |
| Commercial metal | Sloped warehouses and retrofits over failing flat roofs | 40 years or more, highest upfront cost | Mechanically seamed or lapped and fastened |
| SBS modified bitumen | Repairs and replacements on existing SBS roofs | 20 to 30 years, moderate cost | Torch or cold adhesive laps |
We install membranes from established manufacturers such as Carlisle, Holcim Elevate, GAF, Sika Sarnafil, Soprema and IKO. Longer manufacturer system warranties are tied to approved applicators, so before you sign we confirm in writing which manufacturer warranty your project qualifies for.
Each building type brings its own roof problems, from forklift-heavy loading docks below to kitchen exhaust fans above. These are the properties our commercial crews see most.
Burlington's employment lands along Harvester Road, Mainway and the North and South Service Roads are lined with steel-deck buildings, many on their second or third roof. Industrial roofing here means large areas, heavy rooftop units, process exhausts and stricter safety planning.
Plazas combine many tenants under one membrane, with a rooftop unit and penetrations for each unit. We phase work by storefront and coordinate with each tenant's opening hours.
Low-rise offices usually sit on concrete or steel decks with parapets, scuppers and dense mechanical equipment. Noise, odour and air intake protection drive the schedule.
Condo corporations need roof data that fits a reserve fund study and work that respects residents on the top floor. We report to the board or property manager in plain language.
Churches, community buildings and similar facilities often have mixed roof areas of different ages. We map each area separately so the owner can fund the worst sections first.
On commercial and other construction work in Ontario, the party hiring a contractor must get a WSIB clearance certificate before work starts. Without one, the hiring party can be held responsible for the contractor's unpaid premiums, so we send ours with the contract rather than waiting to be asked.
The rest of the package covers what insurers, landlords and head offices typically ask for. Everything arrives as a single file you can drop into the building's records.
Most commercial roofs are replaced over people who are still working, shopping or living underneath. We phase the roof so each section is opened and closed watertight the same day, and we agree on the phasing plan with you before the first tear-off.
Torch-applied SBS and solvent adhesives both create odour, so we plan around air intakes, shut down or filter rooftop units where needed and favour low-odour or water-based adhesives over sensitive tenants. After any torch work, a crew member stays on fire watch for at least an hour, or longer where the insurer requires it.
It depends on how the building is used, the roof slope, rooftop traffic and the budget. TPO suits most plazas and offices, EPDM suits large simple roofs, PVC suits restaurants and grease exposure, and metal suits sloped or retrofitted warehouses.
Single-ply membranes typically last 20 to 35 years and metal roofs 40 years or more. Twice-yearly maintenance, clear drains and prompt seam repairs push a roof toward the top of its range, while ponding water and foot traffic pull it down.
Yes, we send it with the contract and renew it if the job runs long. Ontario requires the party hiring a contractor for construction work to hold a valid clearance, and without it the hiring party can be liable for the contractor's unpaid premiums.
Yes, most of our commercial work happens over occupied space. We phase the roof into sections that are made watertight each day and plan noise, odour and crane lifts around your tenants.
The materials are similar, but industrial roofs are usually larger and carry heavier rooftop equipment, process exhausts and sometimes chemical fallout. That means more detailed safety plans, more structural checks and membranes chosen for the specific exposure.
Tell us the building type, the approximate roof area and what you are seeing, whether that is an active leak or a capital plan that needs a number. We will book a roof walk, take cores where needed and send a written assessment with photos.
Commercial calls are answered 24/7, and a quote follows only after we have seen the roof.
Phones answered 24/7, including emergencies.