Commercial Roofing in Tempe, AZ

What changes the cost of a commercial roof in Tempe

As a guide from our price sheet: foam over an existing flat roof runs $4.75–$6 per square foot, about $47,500–$60,000 on a 10,000 sq ft roof, and metal roofs run $10–$28 per square foot depending on the level of system. See every range on our pricing page.

Commercial pricing in Tempe depends on the building and the system on it:

• Roof system. Spray foam or a coating, a single-ply membrane like TPO, PVC or EPDM, built-up, standing seam, or a metal retrofit, and whether a recover over the existing roof is possible.
• Square footage and access. Light industrial buildings are wide and easy to reach; a downtown building on Mill Avenue can mean tight staging.
• What's under the membrane. Wet insulation from old leaks has to come out.
• Rooftop equipment. HVAC units, skylights, solar tubes, conduit and exhaust fans.
• Storm repair. Sections torn in the October 2025 microburst, with decking or structure to rebuild.
• Ongoing care. Buildings on a maintenance program tend to need smaller repairs.

To get a feel for numbers, the instant estimator is a start. A free on-site inspection is where the real scope comes from.

Light industrial roofs from the Smith hub to the Maker District

The City of Tempe describes the Smith Industrial Hub as about 302 acres of mostly light industrial and office use, and the Maker District as known for light industrial space. Buildings like these usually mean big, low-slope roofs, often metal or older built-up, crowded with rooftop units.

Foam over metal or built-up adds insulation and closes every seam and fastener at once, often without a tear-off. On metal we put down a tan base coat first so we can confirm coverage, then the white. The temperature drop shows up in readings from a Valley metal roof before and after foam.

Microburst repairs along Baseline and Mill Avenue

The October 13, 2025 microburst ripped the roof off portions of multiple buildings at the Baseline Industrial Center near Baseline and Kyrene. A month later, the tally stood at 83 businesses damaged and 58 destroyed. In May 2026, tarps were still on rooftops around Mill Avenue, and industrial buildings near Mill and Baseline were still being repaired.

A tarp is a stopgap. Water that gets past it soaks insulation and decking, and small openings grow into bigger leaks. We start by inspecting the deck and structure, then lay out the options: repair, recover or full tear-off.

Maintenance programs for Tempe office and research campuses

ASU Research Park, Discovery Business Campus, the Lake District around Tempe Town Lake and the Novus Innovation Corridor hold newer office and research buildings. Their roofs usually aren't failing. They need regular inspections of seams, flashing, drains and equipment curbs, and a preventative maintenance program covers that on a set schedule.

Property managers and owners in Tempe can get a free roof inspection and a plain answer. Call (602) 799-6837 and ask for Mikel.

If you own a home here too, see residential foam in Tempe, Tempe tile roof work and shingle reroofs in Tempe.