Commercial Flat Roofing in the Salt Lake Valley
Flat and low-slope roofs are what we do. Dedication Roofing is an IB-certified applicator installing TPO, EPDM and PVC membrane systems on commercial buildings across the Salt Lake Valley — offices, warehouses, retail, medical and mixed-use. That certification is what qualifies us to offer No Dollar Limit warranties, where the manufacturer stands behind the roof rather than the installer alone. Family-owned, based in West Valley City, BBB A+ accredited, working in the valley since 2017.
IB-Certified Membrane Systems — TPO, EPDM and PVC
We install all three single-ply systems, because the right one depends on the building rather than on what a contractor happens to stock.
TPO is a thermoplastic membrane with heat-welded seams, usually light in colour so it reflects rather than absorbs summer heat. It’s the most commonly specified system on new commercial work.
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, traditionally black, that handles temperature swings well and has the longest service record of the three in North America.
PVC is also heat-welded, and it resists grease, chemicals and animal fats in a way the others don’t — which is why it’s specified on restaurants, commercial kitchens and buildings with heavy rooftop exhaust.
Heat-welded seams matter more than most building owners realise. A welded seam fuses the membrane into a single sheet; an adhered or taped seam relies on a bond that ages differently from the membrane around it. Most of the leaks we’re called to on failing single-ply roofs start at a seam or a penetration, not in the open field.
IB-Certified Applicator
Tear-Off & Deck Repair
Roof Coatings
Commercial Repair & Inspection
Why Flat Roofs Fail in the Salt Lake Valley
Flat roofs in this climate fail for three main reasons:
Ponding Water: Water still standing 48 hours after rainfall has stopped is defined as ponding. ARMA recommends a minimum slope of ¼ inch per foot, and model building codes require positive drainage on re-roofing work. Standing water also adds dead load and freezes and thaws through the winter.
Seam Fatigue: Daily temperature swings work the membrane against parapet walls, curbs and penetrations. These are where flat roofs actually leak, which is why flashing detail matters more than the membrane in the open field.
Rooftop Traffic: Foot traffic from HVAC servicing punctures more membranes than weather does on many buildings. Walkway pads laid where technicians actually walk prevent most of it.
- Manufacturer-Certified Crews
- Premium Material Selection
When a Coating Beats a Replacement
Not every ageing flat roof needs to come off. Where the membrane is still structurally sound and the substrate underneath is dry, a protective coating can extend service life for a fraction of replacement cost, with no tear-off, no dumpster and minimal disruption to the building’s tenants.
Where it doesn’t work: wet insulation under the membrane, widespread seam failure, or a roof already carrying moisture in the assembly. Coating over a wet roof seals the water in and buys nothing.
We’ll tell you honestly which situation your roof is in, and we’d rather quote a coating than sell a replacement the building doesn’t need.
What a No Dollar Limit Warranty Actually Means
On a standard warranty, the manufacturer’s liability is capped — often at the original material cost. No Dollar Limit means there is no cap on a covered claim: the manufacturer covers labour and materials to put the defect right, however much that costs.
NDL coverage is only available through applicators the manufacturer has certified, because the manufacturer is underwriting the installation as well as the product. Our IB certification is what makes it available on the membrane systems we install.
Commercial Roof Repair and Maintenance
Most commercial roofs fail slowly and visibly before they fail suddenly and expensively. Twice-yearly inspections — after winter and before it — catch open seams, failed sealant at penetrations, blocked drains and storm damage while they’re still repairs.
We handle leak diagnosis and repair on membrane roofs regardless of who installed them, document what we find with photographs, and give building owners a written condition report rather than a verbal “it needs replacing.”
Who We Work With
Building owners, property managers, facilities teams and general contractors across the Salt Lake Valley — Salt Lake City, West Valley City, West Jordan, Sandy, Murray and Taylorsville. Downtown offices, west-side warehousing and distribution, retail centres, medical buildings and mixed-use developments.
We’re a small family-owned company, which means the person who quotes your roof is the person who runs the crew on it. Owner Dennis Bodell has over two decades in roofing and superintendent Randy King has thirty.
Certifications
- IB certified applicator — TPO, EPDM and PVC membrane systems installed to manufacturer specification, qualifying for No Dollar Limit warranties
- BBB A+ Accredited Business — listed under Flat Roofing Contractors
- Family-owned in the Salt Lake Valley since 2017
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FAQs
What is a No Dollar Limit (NDL) warranty?
A No Dollar Limit (NDL) warranty removes the cap on what a roofing manufacturer will pay to correct a covered defect, covering both labour and materials with no ceiling tied to the original material cost. Standard warranties cap that liability, often at the cost of the materials alone. NDL coverage is only issued through manufacturer-certified applicators, because the manufacturer is underwriting the installation as well as the membrane. Dedication Roofing is an IB-certified applicator, which is what makes NDL coverage available on the membrane systems we install.
What is the difference between TPO, EPDM and PVC flat roofing?
TPO and PVC are thermoplastic membranes joined with heat-welded seams; EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, usually black, with taped or adhered seams. In practice: PVC resists grease, chemicals and animal fats, which is why it is specified for restaurants and buildings with heavy kitchen exhaust. TPO is light-coloured and reflective, suiting buildings where summer cooling load matters. EPDM has the longest North American service record of the three and handles wide temperature swings well. We install all three, so the specification follows the building rather than the contractor’s stock.
Is ponding water on a flat roof a problem?
Yes — water still standing on a flat roof 48 hours after rainfall has stopped is defined as ponding, and it means the roof is not draining as designed. ARMA recommends a minimum slope of ¼ inch per foot for free drainage, and model building codes require positive drainage on re-roofing work, so ponding on a re-roofed building usually indicates a design or installation fault rather than bad luck. In the Salt Lake Valley, standing water also freezes and thaws through it all winter, which ages a membrane faster than any other single factor.
Can my flat roof be coated instead of replaced?
A flat roof can be coated instead of replaced when the membrane is still structurally sound and the assembly underneath it is dry. A coating extends service life at a fraction of replacement cost, with no tear-off, no dumpster and minimal disruption to tenants. It is the wrong choice where insulation is already wet or seams have failed widely, because coating a wet roof seals the moisture in and the roof still fails. The only way to know which case applies is a survey of the existing assembly.
What causes most commercial flat roof leaks?
Most commercial flat roof leaks begin at seams and penetrations rather than in the open field of the membrane. Parapet walls, curbs, drains and rooftop penetrations are where thermal movement concentrates, and where sealant and flashing fail first. Rooftop foot traffic is the other common cause — HVAC technicians walking the same route year after year puncture more membranes than weather does on many buildings, which is why walkway pads laid where crews actually walk are worth the small cost.
Can my business stay open during a commercial roof replacement?
Yes — in almost all cases a building stays open and occupied throughout a commercial roof replacement, because the work is entirely external. Sections are sequenced so none is left open overnight, and access, deliveries and the dumpster are planned around operating hours. Tear-off is noisy, so tenants should be told in advance. Where a building genuinely cannot take disruption, a coating may be the better route if the roof qualifies.
How often should a commercial flat roof be inspected?
A commercial flat roof should be inspected twice a year — once after winter and once before it — plus after any significant storm. In the Salt Lake Valley the post-winter inspection matters most, because freeze-thaw cycling works seams and flashings loose over the cold months. Most commercial roof failures announce themselves for months in open seams, failed sealant at penetrations and blocked drains. Regular inspection is what keeps a replacement in the category of repair.
What does a commercial flat roof cost in Salt Lake City?
Commercial flat roofing is priced per building rather than per square foot, because six variables move the number: roof area, the membrane system specified, insulation and tapered requirements, the number of penetrations and curbs, how the roof is accessed, and whether the old roof is being removed or covered over. Deck condition and wet insulation cannot be assessed from the ground, and they are the two factors most likely to change a quote. Dedication Roofing inspects, photographs what we find, and quotes in writing at no charge.
