# Commercial roofing in Lebanon, TN, starting with the repair your building needs now

> Commercial roofing in Lebanon, TN: TPO and EPDM repair, coatings and replacement from a GAF GoldElite Commercial contractor. Call (615) 455-3131.

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Mobley Brothers Roofing & Renovation (Mobley Brothers Roofing & Renovation LLC) is a family-owned and veteran-owned roofing and renovation contractor founded in 2007 by brothers Mike and David Mobley, with offices in Lebanon (112 Tirzah Street, Lebanon, TN 37087, (615) 455-3131) and Knoxville (10440 Laurel Pointe Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931, (865) 205-0800). Tennessee contractor license 59116. GAF Master Elite residential contractor, GAF GoldElite Commercial contractor, HAAG Certified Inspector (residential), certified FORTIFIED Roof installer, BBB Accredited with an A+ rating. Google rating 4.9 from 94 reviews (Lebanon) and 4.9 from 286 reviews (Knoxville). Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week; Calls answered or returned day or night.

Commercial roofing in Lebanon usually starts with a leak over someone's desk, shelving or sanctuary. We would like to be the company you call for that leak.

Mobley Brothers Roofing & Renovation is a commercial roofing company in Lebanon, TN with a simple offer to building owners and property managers: let us become your repair supplier. We find and fix leaks on low slope and metal roofs, maintain the roof you have for as long as it makes sense, and give you a straight answer when replacement is the better investment. No bait and switch, no pressure to replace a roof that can still be repaired.

Behind the Lebanon office is the commercial experience of the whole company. Our Knoxville office, run by co-founder Mike Mobley, handles commercial roofing across East Tennessee, Mobley Brothers is a GAF GoldElite Commercial contractor, and David Mobley brings that same commercial experience to Middle Tennessee from the Lebanon office.

## Commercial roofing in Lebanon for owners and property managers

Commercial roofing is rarely an impulse purchase. Owners of business buildings, churches and rental properties tend to call someone they already know, and they keep calling that company as long as the work is good. We understand that, and it shapes how we approach every commercial call in Lebanon.

The first visit is about the problem you called about. We walk the roof, find where water is getting in, photograph it, and write a proposal for the repair. While we are up there, we note the overall condition of the membrane, the flashing, the drains and the edges, so you have a clear picture of what is coming and can plan a budget around it.

- Commercial roof repair and leak tracing
- TPO and EPDM roof installation and replacement
- Commercial roof coatings over suitable existing TPO or EPDM roofs
- Commercial metal roofing, including standing seam
- Maintenance and inspections for business properties
- Soffit, fascia and exterior repairs on commercial buildings

## Signs a commercial roof needs attention

Flat and low slope roofs fail quietly. By the time water reaches a ceiling tile, it has often traveled a long way across the deck. Call for an inspection if you see any of these.

- Stained or sagging ceiling tiles, or drips during steady rain.
- Water standing on the roof long after a storm has passed.
- Seams in the membrane that are lifting, split or patched repeatedly.
- Blistering, cracking or shrinking membrane pulling at the edges.
- Flashing pulling away around rooftop units, pipes and walls.
- Rust, loose fasteners or gaps on a metal roof or its trim.
- Debris collecting at drains, scuppers or gutters.
- A roof that has been repaired in many places by different companies.

## Commercial roof systems we install and repair

Most low slope commercial work we do in Tennessee is TPO. We also install and repair EPDM, apply coatings to extend the life of existing single-ply roofs, and install commercial metal roofing. The right system depends on the building, the existing roof and how long you plan to own the property.

| System | What it is | Where it tends to fit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TPO | A single-ply membrane roof, most often white, heat-welded at the seams | Our most common choice for new low slope commercial roofs and re-roofs |
| EPDM | A single-ply rubber membrane roof | Buildings that already have EPDM, or owners who prefer a rubber roof |
| Roof coating | A fluid-applied coating over an existing TPO or EPDM roof | A sound existing roof where the owner wants to buy more life and a warranty without a full tear-off |
| Metal roofing | Standing seam and other metal panel systems | Steeper commercial roofs and church buildings |
| TPO or EPDM over ribbed metal | A membrane installed over an old ribbed metal roof after filling the ribs | Leaking ribbed metal buildings where a membrane is the better long-term fix |

## Drainage, crickets and retrofits over old metal

Many commercial leaks come down to water that has nowhere to go. Where a wall, a chimney or a column interrupts the flow, water piles up behind it. The fix is often a cricket: a small triangle built into the roof behind the obstruction so the water splits half to the right and half to the left and runs off instead of sitting.

David has built and repaired crickets on church buildings, including the corner posts of a pyramid-style roof and crickets cut into an existing metal roof behind large columns. Crickets are hard to do in metal, which is exactly why they need an experienced crew.

Old ribbed metal roofs are another common problem. When the panels and fasteners have leaked for years, we can fill the ribs with rib filler and install TPO or EPDM over the top, which turns a leaking metal roof into a flat membrane surface without tearing off the structure.

## Repair, coat or replace: how we advise building owners

Our motto applies to commercial roofs as much as homes: repair when we can, replace when we should. For a building owner, the choice usually comes down to three options.

### Repair

Best when the membrane is sound and the leaks come from specific places: a seam, a penetration, flashing at a rooftop unit, a clogged drain. We fix the source and document it.

### Coat

A coating can be the middle path for a TPO or EPDM roof that is aging but still sound. The owners describe it as a way to get a building owner a warranty and buy more life out of the roof they already have. Coating coverage depends on the product and thickness, so we specify it in writing for your roof.

### Replace

When the membrane has failed across the roof, the insulation is wet, or repairs keep chasing new leaks, replacement is the honest answer. We tell you that with photographs, and we give you time to plan it.

| Condition | Repair | Coat | Replace |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Membrane mostly sound, a few leaks | Yes | Possible | No |
| Aging membrane, no widespread wet insulation | Short term | Often a good fit | Plan ahead |
| Widespread failure or wet insulation | Temporary only | No | Yes |
| Leaking ribbed metal roof | Fastener and seam repair | Depends on the metal | Membrane over rib filler, or new metal |

## Churches, schools and buildings with mixed roofs

We have roofed churches, schools and commercial buildings across both of our offices. Churches are a good example of why commercial roofing takes judgment. Many church buildings in Tennessee combine flat roofs, shingle roofs and metal on the same campus, sometimes on the same building, and every material meets the others at a flashing detail that has to be done right.

In the Lebanon area, David's team replaced roofs on a church and several of its properties after hail. That job included fixing crickets at corner posts where water had been collecting. We have also pulled permits and roofed an auto body shop in Lebanon. We do not name commercial clients on our website, but we are glad to talk through comparable work when you call.

## How a commercial roofing job runs

### 1. Walk the roof with you

We meet the owner or manager, hear the leak history, and walk the roof. For larger roofs we also measure from satellite imagery before we go up.

### 2. Diagnose and document

We trace the leaks, photograph the causes and note the condition of the membrane, seams, flashing and drainage.

### 3. Written proposal with options

The proposal comes to you electronically, in writing, with terms and conditions. Where it applies, we lay out repair, coating and replacement side by side, and we state possible added costs, such as damaged deck, up front.

### 4. Work run by our commercial foreman

Commercial jobs are run by the foreman who handles our commercial roofing, and permits are pulled where the job requires them.

### 5. Stay on as your repair contractor

After the job, we want to be the company you call for the next leak, the next inspection and the next building. Many of our commercial calls come from people who already know our work.

## What Lebanon businesses get from both of our offices

What that means for you is a Lebanon office that wants your repair business, backed by a company that has been roofing churches, schools and commercial buildings since 2007.

Our recent Lebanon jobs are mostly residential: roof repairs, new roofs, gutter work and roof inspections. Commercial customers get the same crews, the same written proposals and the same photographs, plus the commercial experience the company has built in East Tennessee.

- GAF GoldElite Commercial contractor, and GAF Master Elite residential contractor
- Tennessee contractor license 59116, fully licensed and insured
- BBB Accredited with an A+ rating
- Family-owned and veteran-owned, founded in 2007 by Mike and David Mobley

## A commercial roofing company in Lebanon, TN you can reach

If you own or manage a building and need commercial roofing in Lebanon, call (615) 455-3131. Tell us about the leak, the roof type if you know it, and how long the building has had problems. As your commercial roofing company in Lebanon, TN, we will find the cause, photograph it, and give you a written repair, coating or replacement proposal. We are open 24 hours, seven days a week, and calls are answered or returned day or night.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do you repair commercial roofs, or only replace them?

We repair commercial roofs, and in Lebanon we would rather start with a repair. We trace leaks on TPO, EPDM and metal roofs, fix the source, and document it with photographs. If a roof is beyond repair, we will say so and explain why, but we do not treat every leak as a reason to sell a new roof. Many building owners keep us on as their repair contractor for years.

### What commercial roofing systems do you install?

We most often install TPO on low slope commercial roofs, and we also install EPDM and commercial metal roofing, including standing seam. For an existing TPO or EPDM roof in sound condition, we can apply a roof coating instead of replacing it. On old ribbed metal buildings, we can fill the ribs and install a membrane over the metal.

### Is a roof coating a good idea for my building?

A coating can be a good idea when your TPO or EPDM roof is aging but still sound, without widespread wet insulation. It can buy more life from the roof you have and come with a warranty, at far less disruption than a tear-off. It is not a fix for a roof that has already failed. We inspect first and tell you which situation you are in.

### Do you roof churches in the Lebanon area?

Yes. We have roofed churches in both Middle and East Tennessee, including replacing roofs on a Lebanon-area church and several of its properties after hail. Church buildings often combine flat, shingle and metal roofs, and we work on all three. We are glad to walk your building with your trustees or facilities team and explain what we find.

### What does GAF GoldElite Commercial mean?

GAF GoldElite Commercial is a GAF recognition for commercial roofing contractors, and Mobley Brothers holds it alongside GAF Master Elite for residential roofing. For a building owner, it means the manufacturer recognizes our commercial roofing capability. You can review GAF's commercial warranty and guarantee options on the GAF website, and we will explain which apply to your project.

### How do you handle a commercial leak at night?

Call the Lebanon office; calls are answered or returned day or night. We will answer or call you back and help you protect the inside of the building first. Whether we can get on the roof right away depends on weather and safe working conditions, because nobody can work a wet roof safely at night, but we will get the repair scheduled as soon as it is safe.

### Can you give us a written proposal for our board or owners?

Yes. Every proposal is electronic and in writing, with terms and conditions and photographs of what we found. Where it makes sense, we lay out repair, coating and replacement options side by side so a board, pastor or ownership group can compare them. If you need an itemized breakdown, ask and we will provide it.

## What customers say

- "Mobley roofing has repaired our church’s roof many times, recently they replaced the complete roof on our church and they did a excellent job, I would highly recommend them." (Bobby Watts, Google review)
- "We used Mobley Brothers to install a new roof on one of the Church buildings. The job was completed on time and we have been very pleased with the quality of work as well as the professionalism that was displayed during the entire process." (LCPC NEWS, Google review)
- "I have an old building with a flat roof that has the rubber material.it had leaked for years with numerous roofing companies that without success ever got it to stop leaking. I'm proud to say that on the first attempt Mike and his crew fixed it right the FIRST time,Wow no more leaks is great." (Stephen Grossbard, Google review)

## References

- GAF commercial roof warranty and guarantee comparison: https://www.gaf.com/en-us/resources/warranties/commercial-guarantees
- National Roofing Contractors Association (industry education): https://www.nrca.net/
- Verify Tennessee contractor license 59116: https://verify.tn.gov/
- Mobley Brothers Lebanon on the BBB: https://www.bbb.org/us/tn/lebanon/profile/roofing-contractors/mobley-brothers-roofing-and-renovations-0573-37148829
- City of Lebanon, Tennessee: https://www.lebanontn.org/
- Wilson County, Tennessee: https://www.wilsoncountytn.gov/

## Contact

- Mobley Brothers Roofing & Renovation of Lebanon: 112 Tirzah Street, Lebanon, TN 37087. Phone (615) 455-3131.
- Mobley Brothers Roofing & Renovation of Knoxville: 10440 Laurel Pointe Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931. Phone (865) 205-0800.
- Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Calls answered or returned day or night.
- Contact page: https://www.mobleybros.com/contact-us/