Clear Roofing & Exteriors · Commercial Roofing
Commercial Roofing in Chester County, PA
In Chester County, Clear Roofing & Exteriors works on commercial roofs for building owners and property managers. Tell us what is on the building and what is going wrong, and we will inspect it, photograph it and give you a straight repair-or-replace answer.
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The short answer: We work on commercial roofs across Chester County from our West Chester office at 841 Lincoln Ave. Start by telling us the roof type, the building's use and where the problem is, and we will tell you up front whether it is a roof we can take on.
- Steep-slope commercial roofs use the same shingle, metal and slate systems we install on homes.
- Low-slope roofs carry their own materials and fail in their own ways, so tell us what is up there when you call.
- Leaks often start at flashing, drains, seams and rooftop equipment, well away from where the water shows up inside.
- Storm damage may be an insurance claim. We photograph it and meet your adjuster on site.
- We cover West Chester, Downingtown, Exton, Chester Springs, Westtown, West Goshen, Uwchland and Glen Mills.
Our Work
Roofing projects by our crews
The Difference
What building owners get from Clear Roofing & Exteriors on a commercial roof
Clear Roofing & Exteriors is a roofing contractor working out of 841 Lincoln Ave Ste A, West Chester, PA 19380.
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Who You Are Hiring
- Clear Roofing & Exteriors handles commercial roofing across Chester County & Greater Philadelphia.
- Clear Roofing & Exteriors is a GAF Master Elite contractor, the top designation GAF awards a roofing contractor.
- Clear Roofing & Exteriors is registered as Clear Exteriors LLC · PA Home Improvement Contractor registration PA179710 · NJ HIC registration 13VH12512800 · Delaware business license 2023708270.
- Clear Roofing & Exteriors picks up (484) 983-3476 at its West Chester office from 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week.
Roofing projects by our crews
Real project photos from our own crews, showing finished roofs, clean tear-offs, and honest inspections.
A Clear Answer Before the Work Starts
Commercial roof repair and replacement in Chester County
A useful answer on a commercial roof starts with knowing what kind of roof you have, how old it is, and whether any manufacturer warranty still applies. Bring whatever paperwork you have to the first conversation.
| Steep-slope | Low-slope | |
|---|---|---|
| Common coverings | Asphalt shingle, metal, slate | Single-ply membrane, built-up, modified bitumen |
| How water leaves | Runs off to gutters | Moves slowly to drains or scuppers |
| Where leaks start | Flashing, valleys, penetrations | Seams, drains, curbs, parapet flashing |
| What to tell us first | Roof age and any leak locations | Membrane type, warranty status, rooftop equipment |
Want a person to look at the roof? Call (484) 983-3476 or request an inspection.
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Good to Know
Commercial roofs: what to know
Steep-slope and low-slope commercial roofs
Many smaller commercial buildings, including offices converted from houses, mixed-use buildings and churches, have pitched roofs. Those are covered in the same asphalt, metal and slate you see on homes, and they age the same way. Our page on metal, cedar and slate roofing in West Chester describes those premium systems.
Low-slope roofs are usually covered with a single-ply membrane such as TPO, EPDM or PVC, or a built-up or modified bitumen system. Water leaves them slowly, so drains, seams and ponding get more of our attention.
Tell us which you have. If you do not know, a photo from the roof hatch or a copy of the last proposal or warranty will usually answer it.
Where commercial roofs start leaking
Most leaks begin at an interruption in the surface: flashing at walls and parapets, curbs under rooftop units, pipe penetrations, roof drains and scuppers. Membrane seams can open as a roof ages, and foot traffic from service techs can puncture it.
Keep the drains clear. Water standing on a low-slope roof finds weak seams and adds weight the structure has to carry, so have the roof looked over at regular intervals and after any big storm.
A roof can also keep leaking in a new spot long after the first repair, usually because water is moving through wet insulation inside the assembly.
Questions to settle before anyone starts
Check for a warranty first. Manufacturer warranties on commercial roofs can carry conditions on who may repair the roof, so find the document before authorizing work.
Deliveries, tenant hours, parking and rooftop equipment all affect how a job can be staged, so bring them up at the first walk-through.
Ask any roofer you are considering, us included, for a current certificate of insurance. Your own carrier or lender may require one before work begins.
Watch For These
Signs a commercial roof needs attention
- Ceiling tile stains or drips inside a suite, especially near walls or rooftop units
- Standing water on a low-slope roof that is still there a couple of days after rain
- Open seams, blisters, cracks or punctures in the roof surface
- Pulled-back or rusted flashing at walls, parapets, curbs or pipes
- Missing shingles or damaged panels on a pitched commercial roof after a wind or hail event
Seeing one of these? Call (484) 983-3476 or request an inspection.
Our Process
How Clear Roofing & Exteriors handles a commercial roof
- Step : 01
Start with the building
Tell us the roof type, the use of the building and where the trouble is. Share any warranty or past proposals you have. If the job is not one we should take, we will say so at this stage.
- Step : 02
Inspect and photograph
We check the roof surface, flashing and penetrations and trace any leak back to where the water gets in. Everything we find gets photographed for your records.
- Step : 03
Scope and recommendation
We lay out what needs doing, what it will cost and whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense for the roof's condition. If storm damage is involved, we flag whether it is worth an insurance claim.
- Step : 04
Work and cleanup
The crew does the agreed scope to the manufacturer's installation standards, sweeps for nails with a magnet and clears debris from the roof and the site before leaving.
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Rated 5.0★ on Google
These are real, unedited reviews left by homeowners on Google.
They did an outstanding job on our roof. The crew Chris assembled, were punctual and very respectable of our property. On time no nonsense work crew.
It’s so hard to find a good and honest roofer out there. … Our roof turned out spectacular and we were amazed how efficient they were.
Replacing a roof due to hail damage is a bummer. … I need to understand each step of the process, both technically and financially. CE more then met that requirement.
Fortunately, Clear Exteriors were in my neighborhood and once they got involved everything went smooth. They know Roofs …
100% customer focused and detail oriented business. This company could not have been easier to work with. Extremely helpful in processing my insurance claim.
Amazing experience with the entire staff. Phil and Stephen do a wonderful job of working with you through the whole process.
Good to Know
Commercial roofing: frequently asked questions
Do you work on commercial roofs in Chester County?
Yes. Call (484) 983-3476 with the roof type, what the building is used for and what is going wrong, and we will tell you whether it is a job we should take on.
What should I have ready before I call?
The approximate age of the roof, any manufacturer warranty, past proposals or repair invoices, where the leaks show up, and how to get onto the roof. A few photos help if you have them.
Should we repair the roof or replace it?
It comes down to how much of the roof has failed, how old it is and whether water has gotten into the assembly below. We photograph what we find and give you our recommendation with the reason.
Will a repair affect our manufacturer warranty?
It can. Some commercial warranties set conditions on who may work on the roof. Find the warranty and check with the manufacturer before authorizing repairs from any contractor.
Could commercial roof damage be covered by insurance?
If a covered storm caused it, it may be. We photograph the damage and meet your adjuster on the roof. Coverage depends on your policy, and normal wear is usually not included.
Which areas do you cover for commercial roofing?
We work across Chester County from our office at 841 Lincoln Ave in West Chester, including Downingtown, Exton, Chester Springs, Westtown, West Goshen, Uwchland and Glen Mills. If your building is elsewhere, call (484) 983-3476 and ask.
Where We Work
Areas we serve
Where We Travel
Our service radius from West Chester
We run this work out of our office at 841 Lincoln Ave Ste A in West Chester borough. What shapes the Chester County radius is the West Chester Bypass, the limited-access stretch that carries both US 202 and US 322 around the borough rather than through it. US 202 runs northeast toward King of Prussia and south toward Wilmington, Delaware; US 322 runs northwest to Downingtown and southeast toward Chester. Those two corridors are how our trucks reach most of the county.
Inside the borough we work off PA Route 3, which runs as Market Street eastbound and Gay Street westbound. West of town, PA Route 52 heads toward Kennett Square and PA Route 162 toward Unionville. North of the bypass, US Route 30 and PA Route 100 cross at Exton in West Whiteland Township, and that intersection anchors the Exton, Downingtown and Uwchlan end of the map. Southeast, we roof homes around Glen Mills in Concord Township, Delaware County.
Not sure whether your street falls inside the radius? Call (484) 983-3476 and ask. It costs nothing to find out.
Map: West Chester, PA and the Chester County towns around it
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Close to Home
Commercial roofing in the towns around West Chester
If you are comparing local contractors, start with the page for your town: roofing in West Chester, roofing in Exton, or our pages for Downingtown, West Goshen, and Westtown. We also handle roofing in Chester Springs, where the stone farmhouses and steep gables call for their own approach. Each one covers the housing stock, the weather, and the roof problems we actually see there.
Driving Directions
Driving directions & service access in Chester County, PA
Our Chester County commercial calls are run from the county seat, out of 841 Lincoln Ave Ste A in West Chester borough. The cards show the three closest runs from there: West Goshen, which wraps around the borough, Exton up the Bypass, and Downingtown out US 322.
From West Goshen, PA
West Chester to West Goshen
- Driving in from West Goshen: the longest stretches are East Gay Street and Paoli Pike
- Roads we run: East Market Street (PA 3), Paoli Pike
- Landmarks on the way: Farmers and Mechanics Building
- Straight-line distance: 1.6 miles from West Chester, not a drive time
- Town page: Roofing in West Goshen
- Office we run it from: 841 Lincoln Ave Ste A, West Chester, PA 19380
From Exton, PA
West Chester to Exton
- Driving in from Exton: the longest stretches are Pottstown Pike (PA 100) and North High Street
- Roads we run: West Chester Bypass (US 202), East Market Street (PA 3)
- Landmarks on the way: Farmers and Mechanics Building
- Straight-line distance: 5 miles from West Chester, not a drive time
- Town page: Roofing in Exton
- Office we run it from: 841 Lincoln Ave Ste A, West Chester, PA 19380
From Downingtown, PA
West Chester to Downingtown
- Driving in from Downingtown: the longest stretches are Downingtown Pike (US 322) and Brandywine Avenue (US 322)
- Roads we run: Downingtown Pike (US 322 BUS), Brandywine Avenue (US 322)
- Landmarks on the way: Gibson's Covered Bridge and Farmers and Mechanics Building
- Straight-line distance: 6.1 miles from West Chester, not a drive time
- Town page: Roofing in Downingtown, PA
- Office we run it from: 841 Lincoln Ave Ste A, West Chester, PA 19380