Silicone · Acrylic · Elastomeric · Silver Coat
Roof Coatings In Philadelphia
Worn but still sound? You may not need a new roof. A restoration coating seals your existing roof and adds years of life for a fraction of the cost of replacement.
20+ Years Roof Coatings
Thermal-Drone Candidacy Scan
GAF Certified
Free Estimates
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Find out if your roof is a candidate for a coating — no obligation.
Free, no-obligation, itemized. We’ll tell you straight what it needs.
Restoration, Not Replacement
Restore It —
Don’t Replace It
A roof coating is a fluid-applied membrane that goes over your existing roof and cures into one seamless, waterproof surface. Instead of tearing the roof off and starting over, we restore the one you’ve got. For a lot of Philadelphia rowhomes and commercial flat roofs, it’s the smartest money you can spend on a roof that still has life in it.
The catch: a coating only works on a roof that’s structurally sound and dry underneath. If yours has failed, a coating just traps the problem. So before we recommend one, we prove your roof is a candidate. If it were our own roof, that’s the call we’d want made straight.
Matched To Your Roof
Coating Systems
We Apply
There’s no single “roof coating.” We match the system to your roof, your climate exposure, and your budget.
01
Silicone
The workhorse for flat and low-slope restoration. Stands up to ponding water better than most systems and holds its waterproofing over a long recoat cycle.
02
Acrylic
Flexible, reflective, and cost-effective for roofs that drain well. A strong cool-roof option that bounces heat instead of soaking it up.
03
Elastomeric
Stretches and recovers as the roof moves through hot and cold seasons, so it keeps sealing where rigid patches crack.
04
Silver / Aluminum
The classic silver coat you see across Philadelphia rowhomes. A proven, budget-friendly way to reflect heat and add a maintenance layer to an aging roof.
Not sure which one fits? That’s what the free inspection is for. We’ll walk you through the trade-offs in plain English, no sales pressure.
Where Roofs Fail First
What a Coating Seals
Roofs fail at the weak points first. A coating locks them down under one seamless, waterproof surface.
01
Seams & Penetrations
The joints and pipe collars where water works its way in get sealed under a seamless membrane.
02
Parapet Flashing
The flashing along parapet walls is reinforced and waterproofed against the spots that leak first.
03
Ponding Water
The low areas where water sits after a rain — what quietly kills a flat roof — get protected.
04
Hairline Cracks
Tired, checked, and cracked spots across the field of the roof are bridged and reinforced.
Got an active leak right now? That’s a repair first, not a coating.
See Roof Repair or Storm Damage Roof Repair to get it found and fixed — then a coating protects the roof going forward.
Thermal-Drone Candidacy Scan
We Prove It First
We Scan the Roof
Before We Coat It
Most contractors are guessing whether a roof can take a coating. We don’t. Before we recommend anything, we run a thermal-drone moisture scan and read exactly where moisture is sitting under the surface. If the roof is dry and sound, it’s a strong candidate and you save the cost of a full replacement.
If we find wet insulation, we tell you straight that a coating won’t hold, and why — instead of selling you a job that will fail.
No other local roofer we’ve seen ties the coat-or-replace decision to real diagnostic proof. See how we inspect on our Roof Inspections & Certifications page.
The Honest Math
Coating vs. Replacement —
When It Makes Sense
A coating is not a fix for a roof that’s already done. If the insulation is wet or the deck is rotting, you need a new roof, and we’ll tell you so. But if your roof is sound and just worn, coating it can add years of protection for a fraction of what a tear-off costs.
The honest answer comes down to the condition of the roof — which is exactly why we scan it first. If a coating is the smart move, we coat it. If it isn’t, we won’t pretend otherwise.
Need a new system instead? See Flat Roofs or Roof Installation & Replacement.
Commercial · Multi-Property
Commercial · Multi-Property
Coatings for Commercial
& Multi-Property Roofs
If you manage a portfolio, coatings are one of the best cost-avoidance tools you have. Recoating a sound roof on a planned cycle is far cheaper than a tear-off, keeps tenants dry, and stretches your capital budget across more buildings.
We document every roof with photos and a written report, so you always know where each property stands.
Why Owners Call Us
Why Property Owners Call
Garrison for Coatings
20+ years of roofing experience applying coatings across Philadelphia and surrounding areas
In-house crews, no subcontractors — the people who show up work for Garrison
Thermal-drone candidacy scan — we prove your roof can take a coating before we sell you one
Every major coating system — silicone, acrylic, elastomeric, and silver/aluminum
GAF Certified Residential Roofing Contractor and a certified Spanish-speaking team
Documented inspections and free, no-obligation estimates
Straight About Pricing
What Roof Coatings Cost
Every roof is different, so an honest number means someone actually looking at yours first. In most cases, coating a sound roof costs a fraction of replacing it — that’s the whole point.
What we can promise: the inspection is free, the estimate is itemized, and there’s no obligation. You’ll know exactly what the work costs, and why, before we start.
Drag The Handle
Roof Coating Work,
Before and After
A worn, aging membrane restored to a bright, reflective, watertight surface.
Straight Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a silicone and an acrylic roof coating?
Silicone excels where water tends to pond and holds up to weather without breaking down, which makes it a strong pick for flat roofs. Acrylic and elastomeric coatings are flexible and reflective and work well on roofs that drain well. We match the system to how your roof actually performs.
Can a roof be coated instead of replaced?
Often, yes — as long as the roof is structurally sound and dry underneath. A coating restores a worn but healthy roof for a fraction of replacement cost. If it’s failed or holds trapped moisture, a coating won’t fix it, and our thermal-drone scan tells the difference before we recommend anything.
How long does a silicone roof coating last?
A properly applied silicone coating protects a roof for many years before it needs a maintenance recoat, and it handles standing water especially well. We’ll give you a realistic range for your specific roof after we inspect it.
Will a roof coating stop an active leak?
A coating is a restoration for a sound roof, not an emergency leak fix. If water’s coming in now, that’s a repair first — then a coating protects the roof going forward.
Free & No-Obligation
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Roof Coating Estimate
Worn roof, or just want an honest read on whether a coating instead of a replacement makes sense? Get a free inspection from a roofer who proves it before we sell it.