Commercial Roofing — Mandeville, the Northshore & Greater South Louisiana
Single-ply, modified bitumen, built-up, metal, coatings — installed, repaired and re-roofed by a Mandeville-based crew with a decade of Baton Rouge commercial roots. Photo-documented from drone scope to magnetic-sweep close-out. 5-year transferable workmanship warranty.
Commercial roofs in South Louisiana take a different beating than residential — large flat or low-slope membranes catch hurricane rain at scale, ponding becomes an ROI question, and a leak at the wrong corner of a 30,000-square-foot building stops business inside the building, not just upstairs. We built Epic Roofing's commercial practice around that reality.
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Joey Noto spent the decade before founding Epic running Baton Rouge commercial scopes — strip retail, office, light industrial, churches, medical — and we carry both the LA residential (RL886377) and LA commercial (CL69991, expires April 30, 2027) licenses required to bid the work in this state. Every job is scoped with drone imagery and CompanyCam photo-doc, line-itemized in a written scope, and closed out with a magnetic nail sweep and a 5-year transferable workmanship warranty.
Why Epic for Commercial
A decade of Baton Rouge commercial before Epic existed
Joey Noto graduated from LSU's Construction Management program in 2006 and spent the next decade running commercial scopes across the Baton Rouge market — full tear-offs on strip retail, single-ply re-covers on office, modified bitumen and BUR on older industrial and church work. Epic Roofing was founded in 2020 to bring that same scope discipline back to the Northshore market. When a facility manager calls us, the person who walks the roof has seen the failure mode before.
Photo-documented from bid to close-out
Every Epic commercial job is documented in CompanyCam — drone imagery during the bid walk, tear-off photos as the deck is exposed, repair-area shots before cover, and final close-out imagery once tie-ins, penetrations and edge metal are set. Facility directors get the photo log in their owner packet at job close. If you ever have a question about what's under the membrane two years from now, the photo log is there.
Written scope, line-itemized, no surprises
Commercial change orders are where most facility budgets get blown. We write the scope as a line-itemized document that lists square footage by area, system specification by manufacturer part number, edge metal lengths, penetration counts, insulation R-value, and warranty terms. If a deck condition changes the scope mid-job, you see the change order before we touch it. Nothing gets added without a signature.
Local crew, local accountability
We run our own crews — not subcontracted day labor. The same site supervisor who walked the bid is on the roof during install. If something needs to be fixed in year three, the person who takes the call has access to the original scope, photo log, and crew assignment. That matters when a 20-year membrane underperforms at year 12 and someone needs to walk the roof with you to figure out why.
Licensed, bonded, insured at commercial limits
LA Commercial license CL69991 (expires April 30, 2027). General liability and workers' compensation certificates available on request — your certificate-of-insurance requirements get coordinated with our agent before mobilization. Additional insured endorsements for property managers and landlords are routine.
Bid turnaround that respects procurement timelines
Property managers running competitive bids usually have two-week procurement cycles; insurance-driven re-roofs after a wind event get even tighter. Epic turns most commercial bids in 5–10 business days from the site walk, with engineered wind-uplift calculations and FM Global system specs available through our manufacturer partners when the bid package requires them. If you're working a procurement deadline, tell us up front and we'll prioritize the scope walk to meet it.
The Epic Commercial Process
Site walk & drone scope (no charge for the first walk)
We schedule the bid walk within five business days of your call. The walk includes a roof-level inspection of membrane condition, edge metal, flashings, drains, penetrations, and HVAC curbs; an attic-side or deck-side look where access allows; and drone imagery of the entire roof for the bid record. If you need bid documents inside a procurement timeline, tell us upfront — we regularly turn bids in 5–10 business days.
Written scope, system options, manufacturer warranty matrix
You receive a written scope document, not a one-page proposal. Each line item includes the manufacturer part number, applicable warranty term, and our 5-year transferable workmanship warranty. If you're comparing single-ply systems — TPO, EPDM, PVC — the bid shows the cost delta, the warranty delta, and the expected service life on each. Coating-vs-replacement alternatives are quoted when the substrate justifies them.
Scheduling that respects your building's tenants
Most commercial buildings can't shut down for a roof. We sequence the work in zones, stage materials away from the entry, schedule loud-deck-work outside business hours where the building owner or tenant lease requires it, and coordinate with HVAC and electrical contractors if the scope requires curb extensions or new penetrations.
Install with daily photo updates
The site supervisor uploads a daily photo log to CompanyCam during install — deck exposure, underlayment or insulation laps, membrane field, perimeter detail, penetration boots, and edge metal. Facility directors and absentee owners can watch the job progress without driving to the site. If something changes underground, you see it before we cover it.
Punch-list walk, magnetic sweep, owner packet
Job close-out includes a punch-list walk with the facility contact, a magnetic nail sweep of the perimeter ground and parking, and a printed-and-digital owner packet that contains the scope as built, the photo log, manufacturer warranty registration confirmations, and our workmanship warranty. The owner packet is what the next facility director or building owner needs to maintain or transfer the roof.
Systems We Install & Service
TPO single-ply (most common modern flat roof)
Thermoplastic polyolefin — white reflective membrane, heat-welded seams, 20–30 year manufacturer warranty depending on thickness and program. Best for: strip retail, office, medical, schools, churches. We spec by mil thickness based on traffic load and warranty target.
TPO Roofing →EPDM single-ply (long-lifespan rubber)
Ethylene propylene diene monomer — black or white reflective rubber membrane, fully adhered or mechanically attached, 20–30 year manufacturer warranty. Best for: low-traffic commercial, industrial, sites where chemical exposure (degreaser fumes, vehicle exhaust) would degrade TPO.
EPDM Roofing →Modified bitumen / Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
Multi-ply asphalt-based systems — modified bitumen torch-down or self-adhered, or traditional BUR with multiple plies of felt and asphalt. Best for: older commercial, churches with complex roof geometry, industrial where puncture resistance matters more than reflectivity.
BUR Systems →Standing-seam metal commercial
Mechanically-seamed or snap-lock metal panels for commercial-grade exposure. Used on schools, agricultural, hospitality, and architectural commercial. McElroy Metal partner — full panel warranty and finish warranty available.
Standing Seam Metal →Coatings & restoration (extend-life option)
Silicone, acrylic, and urethane coating systems for substrates with serviceable life left but deteriorating UV protection or minor seam issues. Right-sized coating projects buy 10–15 years of additional service at 30–50% of replacement cost.
Coating & Sealing →Asphalt re-roof on low-pitch residential-style commercial
Mixed-use, restaurant, and smaller commercial buildings with 4:12 or 3:12 pitch can use high-quality asphalt shingle systems with appropriate underlayment specifications. CertainTeed ShingleMaster and Atlas Pro Plus systems carry through to commercial applications when pitch allows.
Asphalt Shingle →Repair, replacement, or new install?
Active leaks and deferred maintenance route through commercial roof repairs (24–48-business-hour triage on active leaks). End-of-life membranes route through commercial roof replacement with capex-grade scope documents. New construction and additions route through commercial roof installation with GC-coordinated scheduling.
Credentials, Insurance & Compliance
Licenses (commercial-grade)
LA Commercial Contractor — CL69991, valid through April 30, 2027. LA Residential Contractor — RL886377. Local parish + city building permits pulled on every commercial job that requires them.
Insurance (certificates on request)
Commercial General Liability — limits available on COI request. Workers' Compensation — required for every Epic crew on a commercial job. Additional insured endorsements — routine for property managers, landlords, REITs. Auto liability covers all company vehicles on-site.
Manufacturer credentials
CertainTeed ShingleMaster and Atlas Pro Plus (commercial asphalt applications) · McElroy Metal Partner (commercial standing seam) · DaVinci Roofscapes Authorized (mixed-use composite) · Single-ply manufacturer warranty programs — TPO and EPDM authorized installers.
Code compliance
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, current cycle. Wind-uplift design engineered to match exposure category and building code requirements. FM Global ratings available on systems where the facility's property insurance requires them. Reflective membrane systems meet energy-code requirements where applicable.
Cost Context
Commercial roofing pricing is project-specific. Square footage, system type, insulation R-value target, deck condition, penetration count, edge metal complexity, warranty term, and access logistics all move the per-square-foot number significantly. A 10,000 sq ft TPO re-roof on a single-story strip retail with clean deck and standard penetrations prices very differently from a 10,000 sq ft mod-bit tear-off on a 1970s church with wet insulation and zero parking-lot staging.
Bid timeline and what you receive
Most commercial bids are turned around in 5–10 business days from the site walk. You receive: a written scope document, system specification with manufacturer part numbers, warranty matrix (manufacturer + workmanship), schedule projection, and certificates of insurance per your requirements. Engineered wind-uplift calculations or FM Global system specs add 5–10 business days through our manufacturer partners.
Coating-vs-replacement decision math
Where a substrate has serviceable life left, a coating restoration project can extend service 10–15 years at 30–50% of replacement cost. The math depends on what's under the membrane — wet insulation is a replacement trigger, not a coating candidate. We tell you which path the roof qualifies for, with photo evidence in the bid packet.
The owner packet
Every commercial close-out delivers the scope as built, the full CompanyCam photo log, manufacturer warranty registrations, and the 5-year transferable workmanship warranty — the file the next facility director or building owner needs to maintain or transfer the roof.
Commercial Roofing FAQs
Do you bid public-sector commercial projects (schools, municipal)?
Yes — LA Commercial CL69991 is current through April 30, 2027, and qualifies us to bid public-sector work. We've handled school district and municipal scopes. If your procurement requires engineered wind-uplift calculations, FM Global specs, or additional bonding, tell us in the pre-bid meeting and we'll coordinate with our manufacturer partners and bond agent.
How fast can you mobilize for an active commercial leak?
Within 24–48 business hours for emergency tarping and triage on existing commercial accounts, and within the same week for new accounts where insurance and access can be coordinated. Active leaks during business hours get prioritized — call (225) 819-3742 and describe the leak location and what's underneath it.
What's your warranty?
Every Epic commercial install carries our 5-year transferable workmanship warranty — it auto-transfers to the next building owner with no paperwork and no conditions. Manufacturer material warranties run separately, typically 20–30 years on TPO and EPDM single-ply, longer with NDL (no-dollar-limit) program enrollments. The warranty matrix is in your owner packet at job close.
Can you coordinate with our property insurance for commercial claims?
Yes — we document the scope per Louisiana RS 22:1684 boundaries (we cannot legally act as a public adjuster, but we can document damage and present scope to your adjuster). Photo documentation, drone imagery, and written scope go directly to the carrier's adjuster on the site visit. We've worked claims with most major commercial carriers.
Do you self-perform or subcontract the install?
Epic self-performs commercial installs with our own crews. The site supervisor who walked your bid is on the roof during install. Specialty trades (HVAC curb extensions, electrical penetration coordination) are subbed to licensed trade partners we've worked with before.
What system do you recommend for a 15,000 sq ft strip retail?
The default recommendation for that footprint and use case is mechanically attached TPO at 60-mil thickness with R-25 polyiso insulation — on the basis of cost, energy efficiency, warranty term, and serviceability. EPDM is a strong alternative when nearby tenants generate chemical exposure that would attack TPO. We'll size the recommendation to your building during the bid walk.
Can you re-roof a building that has to stay open during construction?
Yes — most commercial re-roofs sequence in zones, so tenants and operations continue. We stage materials away from the entry, schedule loud deck work outside business hours where the lease or owner requires it, and notify tenants of the daily zone schedule. We've completed tear-offs on operating medical, retail, and restaurant tenants without business interruption.
Do you offer maintenance contracts after install?
Yes — annual or semi-annual roof maintenance inspections with photo-doc reports are available as an add-on after install. The maintenance contract is what keeps the manufacturer warranty valid on most NDL programs and catches small flashing or seam issues before they become leaks.
Request Your Commercial Bid
Mandeville-based, scoped within 5 business days, written line-itemized bid you can actually compare. Call (225) 819-3742 or request online — tell us the building address, approximate square footage, and the timeline you're working against.
Epic Roofing, LLC · 137 Girod Street, Suite 3, Mandeville, LA 70448 · jnoto@builtbyepic.com
LA Commercial CL69991 (exp. 4/30/2027) · LA Residential RL886377 · Fully Insured · GL + Workers' Comp · About Joey