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Lifetime Construction Builders, a family-owned roofing contractor since 2009, installs TPO, EPDM, and PVC roofs on commercial properties. A new membrane over your existing insulation costs $6.00 to $8.50 per square foot, and a full tear-off with R-30 insulation $14.50 to $17.00. The inspection is free, and the written price doesn't change.
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A flat or low-slope roof shows its trouble as standing water, open seams, loose flashing, and stains on the ceiling below. Wind, hail, and heavy snow all reach commercial roofs in this part of Michigan.
The 2021 International Building Code, the base of the Michigan Building Code since April 9, 2025, doesn't allow a recover over a water-soaked roof. It also rules one out over two or more existing roofs (section 1511.3.1). Industry guides call for a replacement once more than about 25% of the insulation is wet.
Timing, membranes, budget, and what happens if the new roof leaks.
About one week to a month, depending on the size of the roof. TPO usually goes on fastest of the three membranes Lifetime Construction Builders installs.
Roofers are split, and the common advice for either is 60 mil or thicker rather than 45 mil. TPO's seams are welded with heat, and EPDM's are taped or glued. Lifetime Construction Builders installs both for $6.00 to $8.00 per square foot over existing insulation.
It depends on the roof's size. At Lifetime Construction Builders' $14.50 to $17.00 per square foot for a full tear-off with R-30 insulation, $30,000 covers about 1,750 to 2,050 square feet. Over existing insulation, it covers about 3,500 to 5,000 square feet.
Call (616) 360-2522; a real person answers 24/7. Lifetime Construction Builders backs every installation with its lifetime transferable warranty, and the membrane also carries its maker's published warranty.
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Every commercial roof runs the same six steps. Luis, our regional manager, is your contact for the roofing work from the first inspection to the last day on the roof, and he picks up your calls.
Call (616) 360-2522 at any hour. If water is coming into the building now, a crew comes out the same day, within a few hours.
The inspection shows whether a new membrane can go over your existing insulation or the roof needs a full tear-off. It costs nothing.
See what a roof inspection covers.
Your written estimate covers the tear-off where it's needed, the insulation, the roof materials (the TPO, EPDM, or PVC membrane, the flashing, and the edge metal), and the cleanup. Once you have that price, it holds.
Where the old roof has to come off, the crew tears it off to the deck. On a complete roof replacement, R-30 insulation goes above the deck, as Michigan's energy code requires here.
The crew lays the membrane you chose, flashes it at the walls, curbs, and drains, and finishes the roof edge with metal.
The old roofing gets hauled away, and the crew cleans up the site and sweeps for nails.
A full tear-off costs about twice as much as a recover because of the insulation. Michigan's 2021 energy code, in effect since April 22, 2025, requires R-30 insulation above the deck on a roof replacement here.
A recover, a new membrane laid over the existing insulation, is exempt from that rule. Allegan, Van Buren, and Kalamazoo counties sit in climate zone 5, where the 2021 IECC sets R-30 (Table C402.1.3).
Commercial roof repair for smaller jobsFree inspection and written estimate. Financing available, ask Luis. 5% military discount. We take credit card, check, or cash.
All three are single-ply roofing systems: one sheet of membrane over the insulation, joined at the seams and flashed at every edge and opening. Choosing the right one comes down to the seams, the price, and how fast it goes on.
TPO is a thermoplastic sheet whose seams are welded together with heat. Of the three, it usually goes on fastest.
EPDM is a synthetic rubber sheet in 45, 60, or 90 mil, with seams taped or glued with primer. Industry sources put its life at 20 to 30 years.
PVC is a thermoplastic sheet like TPO, with heat-welded seams. Over existing insulation it runs $7.00 to $8.50 per square foot, a little above TPO or EPDM.
Comparing bids, insurance, winter work, inspections, repairs, and payment. For anything else, call Luis.
A person answers 24/7(616) 360-2522Check that each bid names a tear-off or a recover, the membrane and its thickness, the insulation and any tapered insulation for drainage, and who issues the warranty. Lifetime Construction Builders writes its estimate after a free inspection, and the price doesn't change.
Workers' comp and general liability, and you should see proof of both before work starts. Lifetime Construction Builders carries $2M in workers' comp and $1M in general liability, holds Michigan license 252400088, and is BBB Accredited.
Yes, with cold-weather steps. Mule-Hide's TPO guide starts them at 40°F and below, with slower welding and test welds, and Carlisle keeps adhesives above 40°F. Ask Luis at Lifetime Construction Builders how the season affects your schedule.
Twice a year, in spring and fall, and after hail or a tornado, the NRCA advises. Lifetime Construction Builders inspects for free with an estimate, after a storm, or for an insurance claim.
Both. Lifetime Construction Builders repairs TPO, EPDM, and PVC roofs. A service call with a patch or seam repair runs $450 to $1,200, and larger membrane sections $1,500 to $5,000.
Financing available, ask Luis. Lifetime Construction Builders takes credit card, check, or cash, and military customers get 5% off. The inspection and written estimate are free.
Our office is at 605 56th Street in Pullman, MI. We provide roofing for the owners and property managers of commercial properties in the twelve towns below, from Holland and South Haven to Kalamazoo and Portage.
Tell us your town and a little about the roof, and we'll call you back to set up your free inspection and written estimate. To talk first, call us or visit our contact page.
Roof leaking now? Call (616) 360-2522We'll call you back at the number you gave us. If water is coming in right now, call (616) 360-2522.
