TPO single-ply
The default for most Austin flat-roofed commercial. Good reflectivity for the Texas sun, competitive pricing, decades of manufacturer track record. Fastened or fully adhered depending on deck and wind zone.
Commercial roofing in Austin
Austin Commercial Roofing Contractor
Bailey & Bear Construction is an Austin commercial roofing contractor for flat roofs, TPO, metal, and modified bitumen commercial roofing. We handle replacement, tear-off, repair, and roofing that has to tie into an active commercial buildout schedule. As a full commercial GC, we take standalone Austin commercial roofing jobs as well as roofing as part of a larger renovation.
What Austin commercial roofing actually covers
Bailey & Bear runs commercial roofing scope as part of full buildouts, tenant tie-ins, and standalone re-roofs across the Austin metro. Systems we work most often include TPO single-ply, modified-bitumen SBS and APP, standing-seam metal, PVC on food and process facilities, and coated metal on older shells. Typical scope includes tear-off and disposal, deck evaluation and repair, cover-board and insulation to R-30 or better where required, membrane installation with proper fastening and seaming, edge metal and coping, roof-drain and scupper work, penetration flashing for HVAC and process equipment, and warranty registration with the manufacturer. On buildouts, tie-ins for new curbs, skylights, and roof drains have to be sequenced against the interior schedule so a roof stays weather-tight during framing and rough-in.
Which system fits which Austin building
Modified bitumen
Multi-ply asphalt-based systems, torch-applied or self-adhered. Robust in high-traffic roof deck situations and around heavy equipment.
Standing-seam metal
Common on Austin warehouses and industrial shells. Long life, low maintenance, but panel and clip spec has to match the wind zone. Insulation and moisture control are where cheap metal jobs fail.
Permit path and tenant coordination
Most Austin commercial roofing work runs a building permit under Development Services when it involves structural repair, insulation or membrane replacement of significant scope, or work tied to a tenant buildout. Straight in-kind repair often falls under permit exemptions but still needs manufacturer-warranty documentation and a code-compliant install. For occupied buildings, coordinating access, HVAC shutdowns, and interior protection is at least half the project. Bailey & Bear runs a preinstall meeting with the tenant, the HVAC contractor, and the fire-suppression contractor if there are curb-mounted units, because a roof project that shuts down a business during setup is a very expensive project.
What matters most on an Austin commercial roof
Flashings and penetrations
Most commercial roof failures start at penetrations. Boot flashings, curb flashings, and edge metal are where installation quality shows up in three years, not three months.
Insulation depth
Austin energy code sets minimums, but the smart move is to install to what the utility rebate program pays for. Cool roofs and reflective membranes pay back in cooling bills.
Manufacturer warranty
Total-system warranties from the membrane manufacturer beat installer-only warranties. The paperwork has to be filed correctly at closeout — otherwise the warranty is worth less than the bid saved.
How to read an Austin commercial roofing bid
Compare four line items. Tear-off scope and disposal: how many plies are coming off, what condition is the deck, and who pays if the deck has to be replaced. Insulation spec: R-value, tapered vs. flat, cover-board, and whether the insulation depth matches Austin energy code and manufacturer requirements. Membrane spec: manufacturer, thickness (60-mil vs. 45-mil TPO makes a decade of difference), attachment method, and seaming detail. Warranty: total-system vs. materials-only, length, and closeout requirements. Ask the GC for two Austin commercial roof references at least three years old — this is where roofing quality actually shows.
Building types where we run this scope
Bailey & Bear runs this trade inside larger buildouts across Austin. Common vertical combinations:
Warehouse Buildout
Industrial shells, dock, epoxy, sprinkler mod
Brewery Buildout
Trench drains, glycol, TABC layouts
Retail Buildout
Storefronts, lighting, fitting rooms, POS
Office & TI Buildout
Conference rooms, HVAC zoning, cabling
Gym & Studio Buildout
Rubber floors, HVAC sizing, showers, rig anchors
Coffee Shop Buildout
Bar, plumbing, hoods, ADA restrooms
Frequently asked questions
What types of commercial roofs do you install?
Bailey & Bear installs TPO single-ply, EPDM, modified bitumen, metal, and built-up commercial roofing in Austin. Each system has its own strengths — TPO is common for cool-roof energy compliance, metal for longevity, modified bitumen for repairs on older buildings. We spec the right system for your roof.
Do you do commercial roof repair or only replacement?
Both. Bailey & Bear handles standalone commercial roof repair, leak isolation, flashing repair, and full commercial roof replacement in Austin. Repair jobs get a real diagnosis, not a blanket recoat.
How long does a commercial roof replacement take in Austin?
An Austin commercial roof replacement typically runs 1-4 weeks depending on square footage, tear-off scope, deck condition, and system chosen. Bailey & Bear plans the work around occupied operations where possible.