Black rubber roof repairs, seam work and new EPDM roofs for warehouses, offices, churches and stores across the Kansas City metro. Call and get your inspection and written estimate scheduled the same day you call.
We connect property owners in Kansas City and nearby areas, including Fairfax District, Armourdale, Village West, Edgerton, Lenexa and Olathe, with one independent local commercial roofing specialist.
What it costs
Typical published ranges for Kansas City. The contractor's written estimate is the price, and the inspection is free.
Did your building go up in the 1970s, 1980s or 1990s? Then there is a good chance it has a black rubber roof. That roof is EPDM. You find it on offices, churches, schools, strip centers and older warehouses all over the Kansas City metro.
EPDM is a tough rubber sheet. It handles heat and cold well, it is easy to patch, and roofers have used it for decades. But like any roof, it wears out. Seams let go, edges pull back, and hail leaves its mark.
Call (913) 347-6527 or send the form. We call you back and set up an inspection the same day. We connect you with one independent local roofing contractor who repairs and installs EPDM across the metro.
What we can help you fix
Seams that have lifted or opened up.
Leaks around vents, pipes and rooftop units.
Shrinking rubber that pulls away from walls and edges.
Holes from hail, foot traffic or dropped tools.
Wrinkles, bubbles and loose spots on glued-down roofs.
Stone that has blown off or bunched up, leaving bare rubber.
An old EPDM roof that needs a straight answer. Patch, coat or replace?
Why EPDM is common here
It handles the swings. Kansas City sees normal July highs near 89 degrees. Normal January lows sit near 19 to 21, the National Weather Service says. EPDM stays flexible in both heat and cold. That is one reason so many roofs here use it.
It holds up to hail. Hail is the biggest risk to a roof here. A hazard mapping firm ranked Kansas City, Kansas, eighth among hail-prone metros in the US. The EPDM trade group points to a study of roofs hit by hail in Texas. It says rubber roofs did well. That claim comes from the industry, so treat it as one input. Other summaries of the same study agree on two points. Most single-sheet roofs did well in hail under 1.5 inches. And a hard cover board under the roof cut damage a lot.
It is easy to patch. A trained crew can clean, prime and patch EPDM fast. That keeps small repairs small.
Three ways EPDM is put down
Glued down. The rubber is glued to the insulation or a cover board. It looks smooth and stands up well to wind.
Screwed down. The rubber is held with screws and plates along the seams. This often costs less.
Stone on top. The rubber lies loose under a layer of stone. This is common on older roofs. The stone has to be moved for repairs.
Knowing which one you have helps the inspector. It also changes what a repair costs.
Repair, coat or replace
Repair when the problems are in a few spots, like a lifted seam or one hole. Most EPDM roofs can be patched many times.
Coat when the rubber is worn but the insulation under it is dry. A coating made for EPDM can seal the surface and add years of life. It can also turn a black roof white, which cuts summer heat on the roof.
Replace when seams fail all over, the rubber has shrunk badly, or large areas of insulation are wet. You can replace it with new EPDM. Or you can switch to TPO if a white roof suits the building better.
Older buildings with rubber roofs
Older commercial buildings stand all over the metro. Many still have rubber roofs from their first or second roof job. Independence Center opened in 1974. Downtown Shawnee's business district on Johnson Drive dates back to the early 1900s. Strip centers and offices from the 1970s to the 1990s line the main roads in Overland Park, Lenexa and Kansas City, Missouri. If you manage one of them, its roof may well be rubber. Or it may be rubber under a later roof.
What moves the price
The table above shows typical ranges from national cost guides, HomeAdvisor and Fixr. They are typical ranges, not quotes. A square is 100 square feet.
Wet insulation moves the price most. Moving stone and getting on the roof add cost too. The cost guide has more.
What to ask about any EPDM bid
How thick is the new rubber?
Will it be glued, screwed or held with stone?
How will the seams be done?
Is the old roof coming off? How much wet insulation is being replaced?
What does the warranty cover, and for how long?
How it works
Call (913) 347-6527 or send the form. Tell us about the building and what you see.
Same-day scheduling. We call you back and book the inspection the day you reach us.
Roof inspection. The crew checks seams, flashing, edges and the insulation under the rubber.
Written estimate. You get photos and a price for each option.
You decide. No pressure, and no cost for the estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is an EPDM roof?
EPDM is a black rubber sheet used on flat roofs. It comes in big sheets. They are glued down, screwed down, or held in place with stone. The seams are joined with special tape.
How long does EPDM last?
Published estimates vary a lot. One maker says about 10 to 15 years, and others say 30 years or more. Most guides land near 20 to 30 years. Thickness, hail and upkeep make a big difference.
How much does EPDM cost in Kansas City?
National cost guides put an installed EPDM roof at about $4.25 to $12 per square foot. That is $425 to $1,200 per square. Tear-off, insulation and access move the price.
My EPDM seams are lifting. Can they be fixed?
Usually, yes. Lifting seams are one of the most common EPDM repairs. The crew cleans the seam, primes it and adds new seam tape or a cover strip. If many seams have failed, the roof may be near the end of its life.
Can I coat an EPDM roof?
Yes, in many cases. Some coatings are made to stick to EPDM after the right cleaning and primer. The roof must be dry underneath first. Ask which coating the contractor would use and why.
Why is there stone on my roof?
Some EPDM roofs lie loose and are held down by a layer of stone. The stone keeps the sheet from lifting in the wind. It has to be moved to find and fix a leak, which adds time to the job.