Commercial Roofing Contractor in Utica and the Mohawk Valley
Stop Patching the Same Leaks.
Shield Roofs restores, repairs, and replaces commercial roofs from our base in Fort Plain, NY. Start with a free, no-obligation roof inspection and a written proposal you can actually understand.
Free Roof Inspection
Tell Us About Your Building
No obligation. You get photos and a written proposal with your options.
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Conklin certifiedConklin Roofing Systems trained and certified - 10+ years on roofsOwner Ephraim Zook's roofing and construction experience
- Locally ownedBased in Fort Plain, NY
- Wide service areaCommercial buildings within about 100 miles, and farther when needed
The real cost of patching
What Happens When a Commercial Roof Keeps Getting Patched
A roof leak rarely stays small. Water that gets past a failed seam or a loose piece of flashing soaks into the insulation, spreads under the membrane, and often shows up far from where it started.
- Ceiling tiles, inventory, and equipment get damaged.
- Work gets interrupted by buckets, wet floors, and closed-off areas.
- Wet insulation stops insulating and adds weight to the roof deck.
- The same repair bill comes back every season.
- A roof that could have been restored ends up needing a full tear-off.
The good news is that many commercial roofs can still be repaired or restored instead of replaced, if the problems are found in time. As a commercial roofing contractor serving the Mohawk Valley, Shield Roofs starts every job by finding out what condition your roof is really in.
What we do
Commercial Roofing Services
From a single leak to a full roof replacement, every job starts with an honest look at what your roof needs.
Commercial Roof Repair
Find the real source of a leak and fix it, so you stop paying for the same repair twice.
Learn moreCommercial Roof Restoration
Renew a worn but sound roof in place and put off a full tear-off.
Learn moreCommercial Roof Replacement
A complete tear-off and new roof when restoration is not the right fit.
Learn moreRoof Inspection & Maintenance
Scheduled checks that catch small problems before they become leaks.
Learn moreStorm & Hail Damage
Repairs after wind, hail, or snow load, with photo documentation for your insurer.
Learn moreCommercial Gutters & Drainage
Move water off the roof and away from the building before it causes damage.
Learn moreRoofing systems
Roofing Systems by the Problem They Solve
The right system depends on the roof you have now. Here is where each one fits.
For an aging flat roof
Commercial Roof Coatings
A seamless Conklin acrylic coating that seals the surface and reflects sunlight.
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For a rusting metal roof
Metal Roof Restoration
Seams and fasteners sealed and the panels coated, without re-sheeting the roof.
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For complex roof shapes
Spray Foam Roofing
A seamless layer of foam that follows every curb and edge, then a protective coating.
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For a roof past restoring
TPO & PVC Roofing
A new single-ply roof with heat-welded seams.
Learn moreWho you'll work with
Straight Answers From the Owner
Shield Roofs is led by owner Ephraim Zook, who has more than 10 years of roofing and construction experience. Ephraim runs the company around one idea: building owners deserve honest communication about their roofs.
Ephraim has climbed onto plenty of roofs where the owner paid for work a few years earlier and got poor work in return. On one recent shingle roof tear-off, the previous contractor had told the owner there was only one layer of old shingles, so the new roof went right over it. When the crew tore it off, they found four layers.
That's why Shield Roofs works the other way around. We ask what problem you're seeing, track down the real cause, and explain it in plain language with photos. You get a written proposal that lays out your options, and you decide what's right for your building and your budget.
Shield Roofs is trained and certified by Conklin Roofing Systems, so coating and restoration work is installed by a crew trained on the systems it uses.
How it works
Three Steps to a Roof You Don't Have to Worry About
Request your free inspection
Call, text, or use the form. We respond within 24 to 48 hours to set a time that works for you.
Get a written proposal with clear options
We walk the full roof, check the seams, flashing, drains, and penetrations, and photograph problem areas. You get a written proposal within 24 to 72 hours of the inspection.
Get your roof fixed with minimal disruption
We schedule the work around your operations and keep you informed until the job is done.
Know your options
Restore or Replace? How the Options Compare
Not every roof needs to be torn off. Here is how restoring a sound roof compares with a full replacement.
| Question | Restoration | Tear-off and replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A sound roof with mostly dry insulation and problems in specific areas | A roof with widespread wet insulation, a damaged deck, or a membrane that has failed |
| What happens | The roof is cleaned and repaired, wet sections are replaced, and a coating or fabric-reinforced system goes over it | The old roof is removed down to the deck, then new insulation and a new membrane are installed |
| Disruption | Work stays on the roof surface, and the building usually stays open | More noise, more time, and more planning around weather and access |
| Waste | Little, because the existing roof stays in place | The old roof goes to a landfill |
| Cost | Generally lower for roofs that qualify | Generally the highest up-front cost |
| Later on | Many systems can be cleaned and recoated instead of torn off | A new roof starts a new life cycle |
General industry ranges for illustration only. Your free inspection gives you real numbers for your building. A restoration coating can extend the service life of a sound roof. Results depend on the roof's condition, the system used, and maintenance.
Manufacturer certified
Conklin Certified
Shield Roofs is trained and certified by Conklin Roofing Systems, a maker of coating and restoration systems for commercial roofs. That training covers how each system is prepared for and applied, which is what decides how well a coating holds up.
Depending on the system, your roof can come with up to a 20-year material warranty backed by Conklin Roofing Systems, with maintenance plans available.
Warranty terms vary by system and project; ask for details.
White reflective coatings also send much of the sun's heat back off the roof.
Reflective roof coatings may help reduce cooling costs. Actual savings depend on the building, climate, and existing roof.
Who we work for
Buildings We Protect
We work on commercial roofs of any size, for owners, property managers, and facility teams.
- Warehouses
- Manufacturing and industrial
- Retail and shopping centers
- Offices
- Restaurants
- Churches
- Healthcare
For homeowners
Residential Roofing Too
The same crew that protects commercial buildings also roofs homes across the Mohawk Valley, with the same free inspection and the same straight answers.
Service area
Areas We Serve
We're based in Fort Plain, in the heart of the Mohawk Valley. From there we serve commercial buildings within about 100 miles, and farther when a job calls for it, from Utica and Rome to Schenectady and the Capital Region.
We also serve Rome, Gloversville, Johnstown, Rotterdam, Scotia, Cobleskill, Little Falls, Ilion, New Hartford, Fonda, Canajoharie, St. Johnsville, Dolgeville, Cooperstown, Richfield Springs. See all areas we serve.
Questions
Commercial Roofing FAQs
How much does a commercial roof coating cost?
It depends on the size and condition of the roof, how much of it is wet or damaged, the coating system, and the warranty term you choose. Two roofs of the same size can need very different amounts of preparation. Your free inspection gives you real numbers for your building, in a written proposal.
Should I restore or replace my commercial roof?
If the deck is solid and most of the insulation is dry, restoration is often an option, and it usually disrupts your building less than a tear-off. If water has soaked large areas of insulation or the deck is failing, replacement is the right call. We'll show you what we found, with photos, and tell you plainly which one fits your roof.
How long does a commercial roof coating last?
That depends on the coating system, how thick it is applied, and how well the roof is maintained afterward. Many coating systems can be cleaned and recoated later instead of being torn off.
A restoration coating can extend the service life of a sound roof. Results depend on the roof's condition, the system used, and maintenance.
Can you coat over a roof that is already leaking or wet?
Not over wet areas. A coating seals in whatever is underneath it, so we check for wet insulation first. Wet sections are cut out and replaced, and active leaks are repaired, before any coating goes on.
Can commercial roofing work be done in an Upstate New York winter?
Inspections and many repairs can be done year-round whenever the roof is safe to walk. Coatings need a dry surface and temperatures above the manufacturer's minimum, so coating work is scheduled for the warmer months. An inspection in the fall or winter lets you plan the work and budget before the season starts.
Will my building have to close while you work?
In most cases, no. Repair, restoration, and coating work happens on the roof surface, and we plan the schedule and access around your hours. A full tear-off takes more planning, and we'll walk through it with you before the job starts.
What does the free roof inspection include, and is there any obligation?
The inspection includes a walk of the full roof surface; a check of seams, flashing, drains, and penetrations; photos of problem areas; a written proposal with your options. You'll have the proposal within 24 to 72 hours of the inspection. There's no obligation.
What warranty comes with a Conklin roof system?
Depending on the system, you can have up to a 20-year material warranty backed by Conklin Roofing Systems, with maintenance plans available.
Warranty terms vary by system and project; ask for details.
What size roofs do you work on?
We work on commercial roofs of any size, from small retail buildings, restaurants, and churches to large warehouses and manufacturing plants.
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Latest Articles
Plain-language guides for building owners, written by Ephraim Zook.
Restore, Recover or Replace? How Mohawk Valley Building Owners Should Decide
An honest guide to the three options, including when restoration is the wrong call.
Read the articleWhat Drives the Cost of a Commercial Roof Coating in Upstate NY
The factors that move the price of a coating project, explained without sales talk.
Read the articleRusty Metal Roof on Your Warehouse? Coat It or Re-Sheet It
How to tell whether a rusting metal roof can be restored or needs new panels.
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Your next step
Request Your Free Roof Inspection
Picture next spring with a sealed, dependable roof and a clear budget for it. No more buckets under the same drip, no more emergency calls after every storm, and no surprise replacement bill because a small problem went unnoticed.
It starts with one call. We'll inspect your roof at no cost, show you photos of what we find, and give you a written proposal with your options.