Why a $X replacement
wasn't the answer.
A three-building mixed-use complex in Chicago totaling 210,000 sq ft faced combined replacement estimates of $2.1M. The buildings shared retail ground floors with occupied residential above — no building could be taken offline. The ownership group needed a single-vendor, single-contract solution under $750,000, and the project had to complete before the first winter freeze narrowed the installation window.
$2.1M combined replacement estimate across three buildings — board required single-contract solution under $750K or project would be deferred two fiscal years
Mixed occupancy throughout (retail ground floor + residential upper) — no single building could be taken out of service for conventional tear-off
Chicago's narrow pre-freeze window required all three buildings to complete before October 15
Assessment to warranty
in 12 days, phased.
Portfolio Scope & Sequencing
Single assessment covered all three buildings. Phased sequencing planned to allow simultaneous crew deployment on non-adjacent roofs.
Building 1 & 2: Parallel Installation
Two crews deployed simultaneously on the two smaller buildings. Retail and residential tenants experienced no disruption.
Building 3: Main Structure
Largest building (110,000 sq ft) completed in 6 days by full crew after Buildings 1 and 2 were under warranty.
Single-Contract Close
All three buildings closed under one contract, one warranty registration, one invoice. Final cost: $680,000.
The complete picture
for your CFO.
Section 179 estimate based on 35% effective tax rate. Consult your CPA for project-specific tax treatment under IRS Section 179 qualified improvement property rules.
The board approved one condition: all three buildings, one contract, under $750,000. Individual replacement bids were $2.1M. Certified structured a phased restoration across 12 days that hit $680,000 — $70,000 under budget — and finished before the freeze window closed. Tenants in all three buildings experienced zero disruption.
What could your building save?
Every project starts with a free infrared moisture survey and written report. No obligation. If restoration isn’t the right solution for your roof, we’ll tell you.