Apartment and Multifamily Roofing in Mobile and Baldwin County
Wise Builders replaces and repairs roofs on apartments, condos, townhomes, and HOA communities across Mobile and Baldwin County. We phase the work by building, give your residents notice, and keep your property running.
Shingle, flat, and metal roofs on the same property, with one project manager and a fixed price per building.
Call (251) 305-7282 for a free property roof inspection.
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Apartment Roofing That Keeps Residents Home
An apartment re-roof is a logistics job as much as a roofing job. Residents stay home, cars stay in the lot, and the work moves building by building.
Phased by Building
We roof one building at a time, dry in every night, and move on. You pick the order; we price each building so you can spread the cost.
Resident Notices
We give you notices for residents with dates, parking changes, and what to expect. Your office answers fewer calls.
Mixed Roof Types
Shingle buildings, flat-roof breezeways, and metal accents on the same property. One contractor handles all of them, including flat roofs and metal.
What Property Managers Get
Built for owners, managers, and HOA boards.
- A condition report for every building, with photos.
- A fixed price per building, so you can phase the budget.
- Certificates of insurance naming the owner and management company.
- Weekly progress updates with photos.
- Lien waivers with every payment.
Storm Damage and Insurance
After a storm, speed matters for residents and for the claim.
- Emergency dry-in to stop water into units.
- Photos and a written scope for your adjuster.
- Meeting the adjuster on the roof.
- Interior repairs to ceilings and drywall in damaged units.
- One contractor from dry-in to final repair.
What Apartment Roofing Costs
Most apartment properties mix pitched shingle buildings and low-slope sections. These are typical ranges for the low-slope roofs.
Typical Gulf Coast Cost Ranges
Typical Gulf Coast ranges per 10,000 square feet of low-slope roof. Pitched shingle buildings are priced per building after inspection.
| System | Cost per Sq Ft | 10,000 Sq Ft Roof | On-Site Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone coating restorationponding areas, single-ply or mod-bit | $3.50 to $6.00 | $35,000 to $60,000 | 4 to 7 working days |
| Single-ply recover over a dry existing roofTPO or PVC with cover board | $8.00 to $11.00 | $80,000 to $110,000 | 1 to 2 weeks |
| PVC or TPO retrofit over a metal roofflute fill, insulation board, new membrane, edge metal | $6.00 to $8.00 | $60,000 to $80,000 | 2 to 3 weeks |
| TPO tear-off and replace60 mil, code insulation, new edge metal | $13.00 to $16.00 | $130,000 to $160,000 | 2 to 3 weeks |
| PVC tear-off and replace50 to 60 mil, code insulation, new edge metal | $13.00 to $16.00 | $130,000 to $160,000 | 2 to 3 weeks |
| R-panel metal roof replacementpainted steel, with insulation | $11.00 to $13.00 | $110,000 to $130,000 | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Standing seam steel roofPVDF finish | $15.00 to $22.00 | $150,000 to $220,000 | 3 to 4 weeks |
The cheapest roof is the one you do not have to tear off. If core cuts show the existing roof and insulation are dry, a coating or a recover costs well under a tear-off: $3.50 to $6.00 per square foot for a coating or $8.00 to $11.00 for a recover, against $13.00 to $16.00 for a full tear-off with new insulation. If the insulation is wet, it has to come out.
What Moves a Commercial Roof Price
Two roofs the same size can be priced tens of thousands of dollars apart. These are the reasons, and we put each one in writing.
Tear-Off and Wet Insulation
A full tear-off with new insulation runs $13.00 to $16.00 per square foot, against $8.00 to $11.00 for a recover. Older Mobile buildings often have two layers, and wet insulation found in core cuts has to be replaced. We cut cores before we price.
Wind Design at the Edges
The corners and perimeter of a roof take the most wind. They get more fasteners or adhesive and heavier edge metal, sized to the design wind speed for your address.
Penetrations, Curbs and Gutters
Every HVAC curb, skylight, vent, and drain is a detail that has to be flashed. Gutters, downspouts, and new edge metal are often half the line items on a metal building.
Ranges are installed costs for a simple 10,000 square foot low-slope roof. Deck, purlin, and wet-insulation replacement, HVAC curb work, and permits are priced after we inspect the roof.
"Jim Brock is the best project manager ever! He constantly communicated with me about the materials, build and timeline. No stones were unturned! Exceptional work by his team."
From Inspection to Warranty
Every commercial roof runs through one contract and one project manager. You make the decisions. We carry the crew, the permit, the inspections, and the warranty paperwork.
Step 1. Roof Inspection and Core Cuts
We walk the roof and check the membrane or panels, seams, flashings, curbs, drains, gutters, and edge metal. We cut cores to see the layers and test the insulation for moisture, and we look at the deck or purlins from inside when we can.
Step 2. Options and a Fixed Price
You get a written proposal with every layer, thickness, fastening pattern, and warranty term listed, plus a fixed price. When repair, coating, recover, and replacement are all real options, we price them side by side.
Step 3. Wind Design and Permit
We size the fastening, perimeter and corner enhancement, and edge metal to the design wind speed for your address, then pull the permit with the city or county that has your building.
Step 4. Schedule Around Your Business
We plan the work around your hours. On occupied buildings we work in sections, protect HVAC intakes, and dry in every section before the crew leaves. Your doors stay open.
Step 5. Install With Daily Updates
Your project manager is on the roof with the crew and sends progress photos. Hidden damage, like rusted purlins or wet insulation, is priced at the unit price in your proposal and approved by you before we fix it.
Step 6. Inspection, Warranty and Closeout
The manufacturer inspects the finished roof before it issues the warranty. You get the warranty, the final inspection, lien waivers, and a photo record of the roof, start to finish.
"Great people, great work and great experience. Great communication by William Fields. Work was done on schedule and exactly as stated. I will use these guys again!"
Work From Our Recent Jobs
Two recent Duro-Last PVC retrofits over rusted metal roofs: The Homestead Mobile in Theodore and the Mobile SPCA in Mobile.
See the full scope of both jobs on our commercial roofing page. We also build out commercial interiors, like Breakout Games at The Wharf.
Why Building Owners and Property Managers Hire Us
One Contractor, Roof and Building
We are a licensed general contractor, not only a roofer. When a leak has ruined ceilings, drywall, or insulation, the same crew and the same project manager fix the inside too.
One Fixed Price, in Writing
The proposal lists the system, every layer, the warranty term, and unit prices for hidden damage. The price changes only through a written change order you sign first.
Built for Small and Mid-Size Buildings
Offices, retail centers, churches, metal shops, and apartments are our focus. Your roof gets a dedicated project manager, not the crew left over from a warehouse job.
The Credentials Behind Every Commercial Roof
Wise Builders holds Alabama General Contractor License #60291 and is a Duro-Last approved contractor, which lets us offer manufacturer No-Dollar-Limit warranties up to 30 years, depending on the system. Every commercial roof also carries our 5-year workmanship warranty. We carry general liability and workers' compensation and are BBB accredited.
Before you sign with anyone, ask for the license number, a certificate of insurance, and a sample of the warranty you will actually receive. A No-Dollar-Limit warranty covers labor and materials for leaks. A materials-only warranty does not. We send ours with the proposal.
"The contract was clear and all work was performed on schedule. A certificate of compliance was issued by a third party after inspection. It is refreshing to find a company like this."
Frequently Asked Questions About Apartment Roofing
How do you re-roof occupied apartments?
Building by building. Residents stay home. We dry in every night, keep walkways clear, and send notices with dates and parking changes before we start each building.
Can you phase the project by building?
Yes. We price every building separately so you can phase the work over months or budget years.
Do you help with insurance claims?
Yes. After a storm we dry in damaged buildings, document the damage with photos, write a scope your adjuster can review, and repair interior damage in the units.
How long does each building take?
A typical apartment building takes 1 to 3 days for a shingle roof and longer for low-slope sections, weather permitting. We give you a building-by-building schedule before we start.
What do residents need to do?
Move cars from the marked area on their building's day and take fragile items off walls that share the roof. We send a notice that says exactly that.
Ready to Roof Your Property?
Your project starts with a free property inspection and a fixed price for every building. Nothing to pay and nothing to sign.
Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations holds Alabama General Contractor License #60291, is a Duro-Last approved contractor, and brings one project manager, one written scope, and one fixed price to every commercial roof in Mobile and Baldwin County.
Call our Mobile headquarters at (251) 305-7282 or our Foley office at (251) 270-5270, or send the form and we will set a free roof inspection.
Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations, 6215 Rangeline Rd #105, Theodore, AL 36582 and 105 W Camphor Ave #100A, Foley, AL 36535.
"William is great to work with. Wise Builders are extremely thorough and professional. Everything was done exactly how and when they said it would be. A++++"