MALVERN, PA. (October 27, 2026)—Flat Roof Solutions, a commercial and industrial flat roofing contractor serving the Philadelphia region since 1997, is featured in the October 2026 issue of Construction Business Review. The article “A Better Basis for Flat Roof Decisions” runs on page 28. It looks at how building owners and property managers can make smarter, better-informed choices about repairing or replacing a commercial flat roof.
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About the Article
A leaking flat roof is rarely a simple fix. The Construction Business Review article explains that water seldom enters a building where it shows up inside and that patching without tracing the source only postpones the problem while adding to the bill.
The article notes that roofs often go unnoticed for years before suddenly demanding major capital, and that owners, who inspect regularly, can plan those expenses instead of scrambling. Full replacement isn’t always the answer, either. Many roofs can be repaired, coated, or partially replaced, and a good proposal should spell out what’s working, what isn’t, and how long each option realistically lasts. On older buildings, leaks blamed on the membrane often start at parapets, penetrations, or drains, so a thorough assessment should rule those out and separate urgent work from what can wait, making bids easier to compare.
The article stresses tight job-site supervision and lasting accountability through manufacturer registration, installation inspections, no-dollar-limit warranties, and ongoing maintenance. It closes by highlighting Flat Roof Solutions as a contractor that traces leaks, assesses building exteriors, schedules inspections, and lays out repair, restoration, coating, or replacement options based on what the roof actually needs.
Why This Matters to Building Owners?
We hear the same question from property managers all the time: “Do I really need a new roof?” Sometimes, the answer is yes. Often, it isn’t. A roof with wet insulation and widespread membrane failure probably needs to come off. But many roofs we inspect still have plenty of life left. They just need the right repair, a restoration coating, or a recover over one section.
That’s why every project starts with finding the real problem. We trace leaks to their source, check the parapets, penetrations, and drains that often get overlooked, and tell you plainly what’s working and what isn’t. Then, we lay out your options side by side so that you can compare them honestly and plan your budget instead of reacting to an emergency.
“A cheap number that just pushes the problem down the road isn’t actually cheap. Our job is to tell owners what their roof really needs, whether that’s a repair, a coating, or a full replacement, and to stand behind the work once it’s done.”–Jared Van Vranken, Vice President, Flat Roof Solutions.
Accountability That Doesn’t End at Installation
As the article points out, what happens after the job matters as much as the job itself. As one of Duro-Last’s top contractors, Flat Roof Solutions installs systems that can carry manufacturer-backed, no-dollar-limit warranties, with manufacturer inspection built into the process. Our in-house crews and job-site safety planning keep the work properly supervised, even above occupied space and around rooftop equipment. Scheduled inspections then catch the small things, like clogged drains or damage from service traffic, before they turn into bigger repairs.
About Flat Roof Solutions
Flat Roof Solutions is a Malvern, PA-based contractor specializing in commercial and industrial flat roofs. We inspect, install, repair, restore, and replace flat roofing systems for property managers and building owners throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Founded by Albert “Bert” Pearson, who has over 35 years in the industrial coatings industry, the company has completed over 2 million square feet of roofing and wall projects. We work with EPDM, TPO, PVC, metal, asphalt, and foam systems.
Not sure whether your roof needs a repair or a replacement? Contact us today at (610) 881-6155 to schedule a professional inspection. We’ll tell you exactly where you stand and what, if anything, needs to be done. You can also request a free quote.
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