Rooftop Units
HVAC Curb Leak Repair
HVAC curb leak repair in St. Matthews starts with lifting or bracing the unit, cutting out cracked base flashing, and rebuilding it with a cricket so water moves around the curb.
St. Matthews Commercial Roof Repair Contractor
Repair Work for Retail and Office Roofs Crowded With Rooftop Equipment
As a St. Matthews commercial roof repair contractor, we fix leaks at rooftop units, coping, and gutters on shopping center and office roofs.
Repairs That Bring Other Trades to St. Matthews Roofs
A St. Matthews commercial roof repair contractor often finds that the leak sits under something another trade owns. A curb under a rooftop unit, a run of conduit across the membrane, or a coping cap on a storefront parapet each need a second set of hands before the roof can be fixed.
Every contractor and subcontractor named on a St. Matthews Letter of Compliance application needs a current city business license. Settling the trade list when the repair scope is set keeps the paperwork matched to the work on the roof.
- HVAC technicians lift a unit off a leaking curb so the base flashing can be rebuilt.
- Sheet metal fabricators replace rusted gutters and split coping caps.
- Electricians move conduit off damaged membrane before the patch goes down.
- One missing license holds the letter, and the Metro permit after it.
Leak Signs Owners Spot Around St. Matthews Shopping Centers
Retail and office buildings show roof trouble in a few predictable places. These are the signs that lead to most calls here.
From The Parking Lot
Water Over the Gutter Lip
Rain sheeting over a storefront gutter points to a clogged outlet or a downspout too small for the roof area.
Loose Coping Caps
Joints opening along parapet coping let wind-driven rain run down the wall behind the flashing.
Inside The Building
Stains Near Supply Diffusers
Ceiling marks beside an air diffuser often trace back to the rooftop unit curb directly above.
Drips at Light Fixtures
Water following conduit can surface at a fixture far from where it entered the roof.
On The Roof
Cracked Curb Flashing
Every rooftop unit sits on a curb whose base flashing splits as the unit is serviced and moved.
Conduit Straps Screwed Down
Straps fastened straight through the membrane leave small holes that open wider with each freeze.
Worn Walk Paths
Service traffic to rooftop units scuffs seams and leaves dropped screws that puncture the sheet.
What St. Matthews Commercial Roof Repair Gains for Tenants
Fixing the detail that lets water in protects the stores and offices below. Here is where those gains show up on the roof.
Units Back on Dry Curbs
Rebuilt base flashing and a cricket on the uphill side let a rooftop unit sit on a curb that sheds water instead of collecting it.
Tight Parapet Coping
Resealed coping joints and new counterflashing stop wall leaks that otherwise show up only in sideways rain along the storefront.
Gutters That Carry the Load
Replacing rusted gutter sections and clearing outlets keeps water from spilling over the front of a building onto shoppers.
Fewer Punctures Near Equipment
Walk pads laid to each unit and patched service paths keep tools and dropped screws from opening new holes in the seams.
Commercial Roof Repair Options for St. Matthews
Most St. Matthews repairs fall into three groups, and many jobs combine two of them on the same visit.
Parapets
Coping and Counterflashing
Open coping joints and counterflashing pulled from its reglet get reset and sealed, which ends the leaks that appear only when wind pushes rain against the wall.
Drainage
Gutter and Downspout Repair
Coping and gutter repair in St. Matthews KY often happens together, with rusted gutter sections swapped and outlets cleared so water leaves the roof at its normal spot.
Water Dripping Into a St. Matthews Store?
Leaking Now
Cover merchandise under the drip, set a bucket, and note where the water lands. Then call us so a repair can be lined up.
Call UsPlanning Curb or Coping Work
Send the address and the trades you expect on the roof, and we will set up a free inspection.
Schedule Free InspectionHow a St. Matthews Repair Visit Runs
A repair with several trades on the roof runs in a fixed order so nobody waits on anyone else.
On The Roof
Step 1: Inspect Your Roof
We walk the roof with the leak notes in hand, checking each rooftop unit curb, the coping, the gutters, and any conduit that crosses the membrane above the stain.
Paperwork
Step 2: List the Trades Needed
Repairs that need an HVAC lift, new sheet metal, or moved conduit get every trade named early, so each business license is current before the Letter of Compliance is filed.
At The Building
Step 3: Clear the Work Area
Units are lifted or braced, conduit is moved off the damaged area, and walk paths stay open for store staff and deliveries during the repair.
On The Roof
Step 4: Rebuild the Detail
Cracked flashing is cut back to solid membrane, the curb or wall gets new base flashing, and seams near the work are probed and patched with matching material.
Paperwork
Step 5: Hand Back the Roof
Photos of the rebuilt curbs, coping, and gutters go to the owner, along with notes on other rooftop equipment worth watching.
Commercial Roof Repair
Find Your Town
Is your shop or office outside St. Matthews? We repair commercial roofs in each of the towns below, and if your building sits somewhere else, call us or send us a message.
Shively
Older industrial roofs where systems change at each addition.
Lyndon
Storm leak patches now, section repairs after registration.
Okolona
Sign brackets, dish mounts, and conduit through older roofs.
Watterson Park
Warehouse skylights, fastener rows, and truck-court gutters.
Valley Station
Edge metal, coping caps, and gutter straps after wind.
Prospect
Office and retail roofs, city permit desk first.
Shepherdsville
Gutters and downspouts on low ground near the Salt River.
Hillview
Metal roofs stripped of earlier fixes before resealing.
Questions for a St. Matthews Commercial Roof Repair Contractor
Answers for owners and managers of retail and office roofs in St. Matthews.
Does every trade on a St. Matthews roof repair need a business license?
Yes. Each contractor and subcontractor listed on a St. Matthews Letter of Compliance application needs a current city business license. Roof repairs here often pull in sheet metal fabricators for gutters or coping, HVAC technicians to lift a unit off a leaking curb, and electricians to move conduit. One missing license holds the letter and the Metro permit after it.
Who issues the building permit for a St. Matthews roof repair?
Louisville Metro IPL issues the building permit, and St. Matthews asks for its Letter of Compliance and the business licenses first. Ask the city about your specific repair before work starts, since the size of the job decides how much paperwork applies. Gathering every trade license early keeps the steps in order.
Why does my St. Matthews store leak only near the rooftop unit?
Rooftop units sit on curbs, and the base flashing around each curb gets pulled and cracked every time the unit is serviced or replaced. Water that gets past it runs down the curb and onto the deck, then drips at the nearest ceiling opening. Rebuilding the flashing and adding a cricket on the uphill side usually ends it.
Can a St. Matthews roof be repaired while the stores stay open?
Most curb, coping, and gutter repairs happen with the stores below open, with ladders and material staged away from entrances and walk paths kept clear for staff and deliveries. Work that needs a unit shut down or lifted gets scheduled with the tenant and the HVAC technician ahead of time.
What causes leaks along a St. Matthews storefront parapet?
Leaks along a storefront parapet come mostly from open coping joints, counterflashing pulled out of its reglet, and cracked masonry above the roof line. Wind pushes rain sideways into those gaps, which is why the drip often shows up only in certain storms. Resetting the coping and sealing the counterflashing stops most of them.
How do conduit runs cause roof leaks in St. Matthews?
Conduit added across a roof is often strapped down with screws driven straight through the membrane. Each screw leaves a small hole that opens a little more with every freeze and thaw. An electrician moves or remounts the run on proper supports, and the old holes are cleaned and patched with matching membrane.
Call a St. Matthews Commercial Roof Repair Contractor
Tell us which rooftop unit, parapet, or gutter sits over the leak. We will set up a free inspection and a written estimate.