Commercial Roof Leak Repair · Ireland-Wide

Commercial Roof Leak Repair — Without Replacing the Roof

We survey the leak free of charge, then seal the whole roof with a seamless GacoFlex silicone membrane — no tear-off, no closing the building, backed by a 20-year manufacturer-backed product warranty.

20-year manufacturer-backed warranty No tear-off — building stays open Ireland-wide approved contractor network
Commercial industrial roof sealed with GacoFlex silicone after leak repairSeamless GacoFlex membraneNo tear-off — building stays open
20-yr
Manufacturer-backed warranty
60–80%
Saving vs replacement
Free
Site survey & fixed quote
0°C
Year-round application
GacoPatch instant-cure silicone emergency roof repair

Leaking right now? Get an instant-cure emergency seal

GacoPatch instant-cure silicone gives a targeted emergency repair that can be applied in wet or dry conditions — even during active rainfall. It makes the leak watertight the day it’s applied, while we survey, specify and price the permanent repair.

Diagnosis First

Where commercial roofs actually leak

Almost every commercial roof leak starts at a joint — laps, seams, fixings, sheet ends and details, not the middle of the sheet. Patching one failure point leaves hundreds of identical ones untouched.

Laps, seams & fixings

Joints, laps and mechanical fixings are exactly the points where commercial roofs leak — water tracks through the same weak spots on every sheet.

Cut edge corrosion

Exposed edges of profiled metal sheets lose their factory coating, letting moisture corrode the metal at lap joints and sheet ends. Left untreated it causes persistent leaks and structural damage.

Ponding water

Standing water finds every weakness. Felt and organic coatings soften, crack and delaminate under permanent puddles — silicone is the exception.

Completed Gaco silicone coating over the profiled metal roof at Tresidder Close, seen from directly above
Every one of those failure points designed out — laps, seams and fixings sealed under one continuous silicone membrane at Tresidder Close
The Permanent Fix

Seal the whole roof, not just today’s leak

GacoFlex liquid waterproofing is cold-applied straight onto your existing roof — rolled, brushed or sprayed — and cures into a seamless, fully-bonded elastomeric membrane with no joints, laps or mechanical fixings. It seals exactly the points where commercial roofs leak, across the entire roof.

The system bonds to metal, felt, single-ply, concrete and asbestos-cement substrates, so there is no tear-off, no re-sheeting and no need to close the building while the repair is done.

  • Seamless membrane — no laps, joints or fixings left to fail
  • Rain-resistant within 4–8 hours of application
  • Silicone applies at temperatures as low as 0°C — year-round repairs
  • Cut edge corrosion treated as part of the process
Seamless GacoFlex silicone membrane being applied to a commercial roof
Repair or Replace?

If the deck is sound, repair wins

Almost every commercial roof leak starts at a joint — laps, seams, fixings and sheet ends, not the middle of the sheet. Patching one failure point leaves hundreds of identical ones untouched, and stripping the roof pays for a whole new roof to solve a surface problem.

A seamless GacoFlex membrane seals every joint on the entire roof in one cold-applied system — priced after a free site survey.

Verdict: seal the whole roof — keep the existing roof in place, with no shutdown.

Leaks trace to laps, seams or fixings — the classic commercial-roof failure points

Cut edge corrosion on profiled metal sheets — treated as part of the system

Ponding water over a sound substrate — silicone permanently resists it

Metal, felt, single-ply, concrete or asbestos-cement — the membrane bonds directly

The building can’t close — the coating is applied with the doors open

Repair vs Replacement

Restore the roof you have

80%maximum saving vs full roof replacement
No tear-offNo disposalNo shutdown

A GacoFlex repair-and-restore approach costs a fraction of strip-and-re-sheet, priced as a fixed written figure after a free site survey.

20-yr
Manufacturer-backed warranty
60–80%
Saving vs full replacement
0°C
Minimum application temp
4–8 hrs
Rain-resistant after application
Complete-system prices, fully installed. Confirmed as a fixed price after a free site survey — no obligation.
What The Repair Looks Like

From failing roof to seamless membrane

BeforeA weathered commercial roof with degraded sheets and rooflights before coating
ApplicationGacoFlex silicone coating mid-application on a commercial roof, half the sheets coated
AfterA commercial roof after coating with dark grey GacoFlex silicone
Any Commercial Roof

Roof types & substrates we repair

Profiled metal industrial roof repaired with GacoFlex coating

GacoFlex coatings are engineered for existing commercial roof stock and adhere directly to most surfaces — including weathered or porous substrates — with minimal preparation in many cases.

  • Corrugated metal — galvanised, coated or painted
  • Aluminium, steel & zinc profile sheeting
  • Felt, single-ply & built-up flat roofs
  • Asbestos-cement sheet roofs — sealed without removal
  • Concrete decks & cement-fibre corrugated roofs
  • Gutters — joints reinforced, then lined seamlessly
How It Works

From leak call to warrantied roof

Duratite is your single point of contact: we survey and specify the repair, then match you with a vetted contractor from our Ireland-wide approved network to carry out the work.

1

You call or enquire

Tell us the building, the roof and where it leaks — a few photos help.

2

Free site survey

Substrate, ponding, cut edges, access and drainage assessed on site.

3

Fixed-price quote

System and reinforcement designed, priced fixed — no surprises.

4

Approved contractor repairs

Cold-applied over the live building — no tear-off, doors stay open.

5

Warranty & handover

20-year manufacturer-backed product warranty and documentation.

Recent Duratite repair in the UK

Logistics hub in Manchester, England — leaks and ponding stopped for good

Failing built-up felt over a 35-year-old metal deck, with ponding across 30% of the roof. GacoFlex S42 single-coat silicone was applied with SF42 fibre-reinforced lap-seam treatment and GacoPatch detailing — completed with zero shutdown, and a 20-year manufacturer-backed warranty issued.

2,400 m²
Warehouse roof
30%
Roof area ponding
0 days
Business shutdown
20-yr
Warranty issued
Commercial warehouse roof coated with a seamless white GacoFlex membrane
Industrial unit roof after GacoFlex leak repair
Industrial unit — sealed metal roof
Commercial gutter lined with seamless Gaco coating after leak repair
Gutter joints reinforced and lined
Seamless white GacoFlex membrane on a coated commercial roof
Seamless membrane — no joints to fail
Straight Answers

Commercial roof leak repair questions

Does roof coating stop leaks on a commercial building?
Yes. GacoFlex liquid roof coatings create a seamless, fully bonded waterproof membrane across your entire roof surface, eliminating the joints, laps and fixings where most leaks originate. For active leaks, GacoPatch silicone sealant provides an instant-cure emergency repair that can be applied even in wet conditions. Once the full coating system is applied, it permanently prevents water ingress.
Can you repair a commercial roof without replacing it?
Yes. Liquid-applied roof coatings such as GacoFlex are applied directly over your existing roof substrate — whether metal, felt, single-ply, or asbestos cement — creating a seamless, fully bonded waterproof membrane. There is no need for costly tear-off or re-sheeting, and your building remains fully operational during the work.
What is cut edge corrosion and how do you fix it?
Cut edge corrosion occurs when the exposed edges of profiled metal roof sheets lose their factory coating, allowing moisture to corrode the metal at lap joints and sheet ends. Left untreated, it causes persistent leaks and structural damage. Treatment involves cleaning and preparing the affected areas, applying a corrosion-inhibiting primer, then sealing with a flexible waterproof coating. Duratite specifies GacoFlex systems for cut edge corrosion repair, backed by manufacturer warranties.
Can a leaking roof be repaired in winter or cold weather?
GacoFlex silicone roof coatings can be applied in temperatures as low as 0°C, making them suitable for year-round application across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Acrylic coatings require temperatures above 5°C and no rain forecast for 24 hours. Your Duratite-approved contractor will schedule installation around weather conditions to ensure optimal adhesion and curing.
How long does a commercial roof leak repair take?
Most commercial roof waterproofing projects are completed within 1–3 weeks depending on roof size and complexity. A typical 1,000m² warehouse roof takes approximately 5–7 working days. GacoFlex silicone coatings cure rapidly and are rain-resistant within hours of application. Your building remains fully operational throughout — there is no need to close or vacate the premises during installation.
How much does commercial roof leak repair cost?
Repairing a commercial roof with a liquid-applied GacoFlex coating system is priced after a free site survey, based on roof size, condition and the system specified (silicone or heavy-duty urethane). The existing roof stays in place, so there is no tear-off and no waste to landfill. Duratite provides free roof surveys and no-obligation quotes for all commercial roof types.
Free Survey · Fixed Price

Stop the leak for good — keep the roof for 20 years

Send the building type, the roof and a few photos and we’ll book your free leak survey. For active leaks, GacoPatch gives an instant-cure repair — even in the wet — while we plan the permanent system.

Prefer to talk it through?

Speak to a roof coatings specialist about your leak — no obligation, no hard sell.

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Free Site Survey

Get a Free Site Survey & Quote

Tell us about your building and we’ll recommend the right system — foam, waterproofing or both — surveyed, specified and quoted at no cost.

  • Reviewed by a Duratite specialist
  • No obligation, no hard sell
  • One team from survey to warranty
  • Ireland and Northern Ireland coverage
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