Commercial Roofing Article
Compiled by Barn Commercial Roofing

10 Minute Read​ | August 1, 2025

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I. The Texas Gap in Oversight​

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Unlike many other states, Texas does not require licensing for commercial roofers. That means anyone with a ladder and a business card can legally claim to be a roofing contractor — no certifications, no experience, no inspections, no accountability.

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In the residential world, that might lead to cosmetic mistakes or warranty issues. In commercial real estate? It leads to multi-million dollar liabilities, blown tenant improvement budgets, and even loss of insurability.

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II. Where It’s Showing Up​

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Our team has been performing drone inspections across the DFW metro, and here’s what we’re seeing repeatedly on buildings that were “recently repaired” or re-roofed:

• Poor welds on TPO systems

• Drainage pathways blocked or missing entirely

• Unsealed penetrations (HVAC, vents, curbs)

• Deck rot from improperly terminated edges

• No manufacturer warranty issued

 

Most of these buildings had work performed by contractors that do not hold any formal certifications or manufacturer backing.

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III. The Costs for Owners and Brokers​

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Property managers and leasing brokers are calling us after deals fall apart during diligence. A buyer orders a roof inspection, finds a sloppy re-roof, and now a $400K discount is on the table. Worse — the “roofer” can’t be reached, or was a subcontractor with no traceable warranty.

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We’ve seen lenders delay closings, carriers reject claims, and tenants ask for rent reductions — all because of unlicensed, low-cost roof work that didn’t meet commercial standards.

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IV. What Owners Should Require​

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Even in an unlicensed state like Texas, commercial property owners and brokers can protect themselves by demanding credentialing that goes beyond the state’s minimum (which is nothing). At a minimum, you should require:

• HAAG Engineering Certification – Verifies forensic inspection training and damage assessment expertise

• GAF Certification – Validates adherence to installation standards from North America’s largest manufacturer

• Drone documentation and photo logs – For transparency and proof of work

 

Anything less should raise a red flag.

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V. Why We Built Barn Around Credentials​​

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Barn Commercial Roofing was built to bring transparency, technical accuracy, and professional accountability to an industry that too often lacks all three. Our crews are certified. Our reports are trusted by adjusters. And our installations are backed by the top manufacturers in the game.

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We’ve had to clean up too many bad jobs from fly-by-night operators — and we don’t want to see it happen to your property.

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VI. Need a Roof Checked?​​

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If you suspect recent roof work wasn’t done right — or if you just want an expert set of eyes on your building — we’ll perform a free drone inspection and credentialed assessment.

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It takes 10–15 minutes. No cost. No obligation.