Subcontractors are outside specialists hired by your main contractor to handle a specific portion of your larger construction project. As a business owner or property manager, you probably know how difficult it is to work with subcontractors.
Here are some of the limitations that subcontractors face, and why it’s better to work with a full-service contractor for your commercial roofing:
- All structural repairs and reconstruction services are handled in-house.
- Expert mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) disconnection.
- Offering little to almost no business interruption during your roofing.
At Matick Construction, we’re a full-service construction contractor with our own roofing team. For a high-quality, trouble-free roofing job, call (734) 838-5900 or contact us online!
Commercial Roofing Services: 3 Reasons for Full-Service Construction
Does your commercial facility need a new roof? It probably does if you’re experiencing any of these signs:
- Widespread water stains or active leaks inside the building’s ceiling.
- Bald spots on shingles that are caused by severe, systemic shingle granule loss.
- Visible sagging or dipping along the roofline substrate.
So, now you know your building needs a new roof. Before you start researching roofing companies, learn the differences between a standard provider and our full-service roofing:
1. The Hidden Substrate Disaster Scenario
What’s the worst thing that could happen after a contractor tears the roof off your warehouse or office building? They discover rotted decking, compromised steel joists, or severe masonry decay.
- Standard Roofers: They stop working immediately because most of them cannot fix structural steel or rotten wood framing. As the property manager, it’s up to you to find, hire, and vet a separate contractor to fix the damage.
- The Matick Process: We’re a full-service construction contractor with an in-house roofing division. If we uncover structural framing rot or masonry issues, we’ll handle the structural repairs right then and there to help keep your project moving.
2. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Disconnection
Existing commercial roofs typically have rooftop HVAC units (RTUs), exhaust fans, conduit lines, and commercial drainage systems. To put a new roof down properly, those units usually need to be disconnected, craned off their curbs, and then reinstalled.
- Standard Roofers: Some of them have to hire HVAC techs and electricians to handle those disconnections and recertifications. The introduction of subcontractors can lead to scheduling delays and split liability if the AC doesn’t work properly right after the roof is finished.
- The Matick Process: We perform or centrally manage your facility’s MEP needs under our unified general contracting umbrella. Typically, one team coordinates the cranes, our in-house HVAC techs, and roofers.
3. Mitigating Tenant Disruption & Business Downtime
Doing a complete roof tear-off and replacement on an active facility comes with its issues. These include noise, vibrations, debris staging, and temporary structural exposures that risk paralyzing your daily operations.
- Standard Roofers: Some of these crews operate using a “construction-first” mentality. They might unintentionally block important loading docks, pose safety hazards to clients, or leave interior spaces vulnerable to dust and weather during the transition.
- The Matick Solution: As your full-service general contractor, we treat your facility as an active business ecosystem. We’ll design a highly synchronized, phased execution plan around your operating hours and flow to help minimize or even eliminate downtime in most cases.
Matick Construction: Full-Service Roofing for Commercial Buildings
The longer you try to run your company beneath a failing roof, the worse the damage to your building gets. When it’s time to replace your roof, contact the experts at Matick Construction.
Since 1999, our owner Jim Matick and our entire team have handled all types of commercial roofing projects. Check our client portfolio and read our reviews from many satisfied clients.
Imagine working with the one roofer in Metro Detroit who can handle any issue that arises. Call (734) 838-5900 or contact us online to learn more!