Roof Restoration
Add 20 Years to Your Roof. Skip the Tear-Off.
Roof restoration coats your existing roof with a seamless Andek elastomeric membrane — 20-year warranty, 50-70% less than replacement, no downtime. Commercial, residential, and RV roofs across West Michigan. Free infrared moisture mapping inspection to start.
The Short Version
What Is Roof Restoration?
Roof restoration is a third option between “keep patching” and “tear it all off.” Instead of demolishing your roof, we clean it, repair the parts that need it, and apply a fluid-applied elastomeric coating that cures into one seamless, fully-bonded waterproof membrane — no fasteners, no laps, nowhere for water to get in.
That coated roof carries a manufacturer warranty up to 20 years, and the system is renewable — a maintenance re-coat at the end of the term extends it again. All of it at 50-70% less than full replacement, because you're not paying for demolition, disposal, new insulation, and a new membrane.
It only works if the roof underneath is worth saving — which is why every restoration starts with a free infrared moisture mapping inspection. The scan finds water already trapped inside the roof, so we know exactly how much actually needs work. If your roof is too far gone, we'll tell you that and quote a replacement instead. Here's how moisture mapping works.
Why Restore Instead of Replace
The Case for Restoration
50-70% Less Than Replacement
Restoration coats your existing roof instead of demolishing it — you skip tear-off, disposal, and new membrane. The seamless elastomeric coating adds 20+ years of waterproof life at a fraction of the cost.
No Tear-Off, No Downtime
The building stays sealed the whole time. Low-VOC coatings mean no evacuations. Commercial jobs run in phases around your hours; most restorations finish in days, not weeks.
20-Year Renewable Warranty
Andek coating systems are manufacturer-warrantied up to 20 years — and renewable. A maintenance re-coat at the end of the term extends protection indefinitely. Plus our workmanship warranty on every job.
Built-In Energy Savings
Solar-reflective cool-roof coatings cut cooling costs by up to 25%, lower HVAC load, and reduce roof-surface temperatures by 50-60°F — the restoration pays itself back over time.
Built on Andek Coatings
Our restoration systems use Andek elastomeric coatings — over a century of coating expertise, specified on JFK Airport, NASA facilities, and the Pentagon. Industrial-grade waterproofing, manufacturer-backed up to 20 years, and bondable to virtually any roof substrate.
Is It Right for Your Roof?
When Restoration Makes Sense
Restoration is the right move for a lot of aging roofs — but not all of them. Here's the honest version. The free inspection settles it for sure.
Good candidate if you have…
- ✓Surface cracking, blistering, or alligatoring on the membrane
- ✓Faded, chalky, or UV-degraded coating
- ✓Failed or open seams, lifting flashing
- ✓Minor active leaks, ponding stains, or localized wet spots
- ✓Sound structural decking, less than ~25% wet insulation
- ✓A roof you'd rather not replace yet but can't keep patching
Replacement is the better call if…
- —Widespread saturated insulation throughout the roof
- —Structural deck rot or sagging
- —A roof that's already been coated several times
- —Severe storm or hail damage better handled as an insurance replacement
If replacement is what your roof needs, we'll quote it straight — and if it's storm damage, we'll document it and work your insurance claim.
The Restoration System
How a Roof Gets Restored
Three steps. We fix the roof before we coat it — the coating is only as good as what's underneath.
Free Inspection & Moisture Mapping
Every restoration starts here. We walk the roof, fly a drone for aerial documentation, and run an infrared moisture scan to find water that's already inside the system — the part you can't see from the ground. You get a written condition report with photos and an honest answer: restore, repair, or replace. No cost, no obligation.
- Drone aerial documentation
- Infrared moisture mapping — find the wet insulation
- Written condition report with photos
- Same-week scheduling for property managers
Surface Prep & Targeted Repairs
We power-wash the roof, cut out and replace any saturated insulation the scan flagged, re-secure loose membrane, reinforce seams, rebuild flashing at penetrations and parapets, and prime the surface. The coating is only as good as what's underneath it — so we fix the roof before we coat it.
- Power-wash and full surface cleaning
- Wet-insulation cut-out and replacement
- Seam reinforcement and flashing rebuild
- Primer matched to your substrate
Seamless Elastomeric Coating
We apply the Andek elastomeric coating system in fully-adhered layers — embedding reinforcing fabric at seams and details — until the entire roof is one continuous waterproof membrane with no fasteners, no laps, and nowhere for water to get in. The result is a bright, solar-reflective surface backed by a manufacturer warranty up to 20 years.
- Andek coatings — NASA, JFK, Pentagon-grade systems
- Reinforced seams, penetrations, and parapets
- Cool-roof reflective finish
- 20-year manufacturer warranty available
What We Restore
Roofs We Bring Back
Same elastomeric system, three very different roofs — all of them good candidates for restoration over replacement.
Commercial Flat & Low-Slope Roofs
TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, built-up, SPF, and metal — restored with seamless Andek coatings instead of a multi-week tear-off. Warehouses, retail, manufacturing, churches, schools, multi-family, and more.
- Single-ply & built-up systems
- Metal roof rust encapsulation
- Zero business disruption
- 20-year warranty
Residential Low-Slope & Specialty Roofs
Flat porch roofs, additions, garages, and low-slope sections that shingles can't protect — restored with the same elastomeric system, fully bonded and warrantied. Plus storm-damage and insurance work on the steep-slope sections.
- Low-slope & flat residential roofs
- Leak repair & waterproofing
- Storm / insurance coordination
- Workmanship warranty
RV & Motorhome Roofs
Rubber, fiberglass, and aluminum RV roofs restored with Andek's POLAROOF system — a seamless coating that ends the annual sealant-and-pray routine and carries a 20-year warranty.
- No tear-off — coat over your existing roof
- Ends seasonal sealant maintenance
- Solar-reflective, cooler interior
- 20-year POLAROOF warranty
Where We Work
Roof Restoration Across West Michigan
Locally owned in Jenison since 1990 — not a storm chaser. We'll be here for your warranty, your maintenance re-coat, and your next building.
Grand Rapids
Jenison
Holland
Muskegon
Kalamazoo
Wyoming
Grandville
Hudsonville
Zeeland
Walker
Kentwood
All of West Michigan
Common Questions
Roof Restoration, Answered
What is roof restoration?
Roof restoration is the process of cleaning, repairing, and re-coating an existing roof with a fluid-applied elastomeric coating instead of tearing it off and replacing it. The coating cures into a seamless, fully-adhered waterproof membrane that extends roof life by 20+ years — typically at 50-70% less than the cost of full replacement, with no tear-off, no downtime, and no landfill waste.
Is my roof a good candidate for restoration?
Most roofs that are watertight in structure but showing age — surface cracking, faded or chalking membrane, failed seams, minor leaks, ponding stains — are excellent candidates. If the decking is sound and the roof has less than roughly 25% wet insulation, restoration is usually the right call. A roof that has widespread saturated insulation, structural rot, or has already been coated multiple times may need replacement. Our free infrared moisture mapping inspection tells you exactly which category your roof is in — and we'll give you an honest recommendation either way.
How much does roof restoration cost compared to replacement?
Roof restoration typically costs 50-70% less than a full tear-off and replacement of the same roof. You're paying for surface prep, repairs, and the coating system — not demolition, disposal, new insulation, and new membrane. Most commercial restorations also avoid the business-disruption costs of a multi-week replacement, and the cool-roof reflectivity of the coating can cut cooling bills by up to 25%.
What roof types can you restore?
Andek elastomeric coatings bond to virtually any substrate: TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, built-up roofs (BUR), spray polyurethane foam (SPF), metal (standing-seam, R-panel, corrugated), concrete, and single-ply membranes. We also restore residential low-slope roofs and RV roofs (rubber, fiberglass, aluminum). If you're not sure what you have, we'll identify it during the free inspection.
How long does a roof restoration warranty last?
Andek elastomeric coating systems carry manufacturer-backed warranties of up to 20 years, and the systems are renewable — a maintenance re-coat at the end of the term can extend protection indefinitely. Every restoration also carries our workmanship warranty. RV roof restorations are backed by a 20-year warranty on the POLAROOF coating system.
Does roof restoration disrupt my business or home?
Very little. There's no tear-off, so the building stays sealed the entire time. Coatings are low-VOC — no evacuations, no odor complaints. On commercial buildings we work in phases so operations keep running, and most restorations finish in days rather than the weeks a replacement takes. On homes, crews are typically on and off in a day or two.
Do you offer free roof inspections before restoration?
Yes. Every restoration starts with a free inspection — drone aerial documentation, infrared moisture mapping where it's needed, and a written condition report with photos. There's no cost and no obligation. You get a clear picture of your roof's condition and an honest recommendation: restore, repair, or replace.
Start With a Free Roof Inspection
Drone aerial documentation, infrared moisture mapping, written condition report — at no cost. We'll tell you whether your roof is a candidate for restoration or needs replacement, and quote both honestly.