Roofing Contractor in Southside, Jacksonville
Southside Roofing Services
TPO and low-slope commercial systems, recover and full tear-off, core testing, drainage correction, plus residential shingle and metal replacement, roof repair, and storm damage work. On the commercial side we scope for the building rather than the square footage, including how the roof drains and where it drains to. Core testing precedes any recover recommendation, because guessing at substrate moisture is how flat roofs fail twice.
Some of our Roofing Services:
TPO and Commercial Flat Roofing
Heat-welded TPO holds up to Florida UV and outperforms mechanically fastened alternatives when storms come through, which is why it is the default across the Southside commercial corridors. We scope for the building, including how it drains and where the water goes.
Roof Recover and Tear-Off
A recover saves real money when the substrate is dry and the deck is sound, and Florida code limits how many layers can stay. We core test rather than guess, since recovering over wet insulation traps the moisture and shortens the new roof to a fraction of its life.
Shingle Roof Replacement
Southside neighborhoods span 1970s ranches to 2000s subdivisions. A lot of the newer builder-grade stock went up with three-tab shingles now well past useful life, and upgrading to architectural at replacement is the cheapest part of the improvement.
We Core Test Instead of Guessing
Recovering a commercial roof over wet insulation traps the moisture and shortens the new system to a fraction of its life. We core test to find out what is actually under there before recommending recover or tear-off. On multi-tenant buildings we sequence the work to keep units operating, which most owners value more than finishing a day early.
Why you should choose Brannan Roofing
Commercial and Residential Under One Roof
Brannan Roofing has worked Jacksonville for over 30 years and runs both sides of the business, which matters in Southside where a strip center and a subdivision sit a block apart. Family owned, licensed and insured, and we handle commercial permitting and inspection requirements directly rather than subcontracting the paperwork.
FAQs
Should I recover my commercial roof or tear it off?
It depends on whether the substrate is dry and the deck is sound, and Florida code limits how many layers can stay. A recover saves real money when conditions allow it. We core test rather than guess, because recovering over wet insulation traps moisture and shortens the new roof drastically.
Why is TPO the default on Southside commercial buildings?
It reflects heat, holds up to Florida UV, and its heat-welded seams outperform mechanically fastened alternatives when storms come through. It is not the only good answer, but for most low-slope buildings in this corridor it is the sensible starting point.
There is standing water on my flat roof. Is that a problem?
Yes. Ponding is the single most reliable predictor of low-slope roof failure. It stresses seams, accelerates membrane breakdown, and adds structural load. Water should clear within about 48 hours after rain. If yours does not, the drainage needs correcting, not just the membrane.
Can you work without shutting down my tenants?
Usually. On multi-tenant buildings we sequence work to keep units operating and coordinate noise-heavy phases where possible. Most owners care far more about that than about finishing a day sooner, and we plan the schedule around it rather than treating it as your problem.
My Southside home has original three-tab shingles. Worth upgrading?
Generally yes. Architectural shingle costs modestly more than three-tab at replacement and performs noticeably better on wind resistance and lifespan in Florida conditions. Given that you are already paying for tear-off and labor, the material upgrade is the cheapest part of the improvement.
