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Roof Coatings & Cool Roofs in NYC

Roof coating systems that add years to a sound roof — silicone, fluid-applied & cool roof. Site visit within a few business days. Co-op, condo & commercial.

Co-op, condo, rental, mixed-use & commercial buildings in NYC. DOB permits filed under our license.

Finished modified bitumen roof with parapet and skylight curbs, NYC
SBS roof system · 20 W 11th St, Greenwich Village
  • Founded 2003
  • Licensed & insured
  • BBB A+ accredited
  • 5.0 on Google, 17 reviews
★★★★★
“Stuck to deadlines and delivered exactly what we had agreed to.”
— Nadine Homann and Tarun Mehta
(646) 494-0076

Available Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm

Is Your Roof a Candidate?

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Founded 2003 · Licensed & insured 5.0★ on Google · 17 reviews

From localized repairs to full building envelopes — we'll tell you honestly whether a job is worth our mobilization.

  1. 1.We call you back within 15 minutes.
  2. 2.We schedule a site visit.
  3. 3.You get a written scope and estimate.
or call now: (646) 494-0076

NYC DOB-Licensed · Founded 2003 · General liability & umbrella coverage — certificates on request

★★★★★ 5.0 · Verified review
“As a contractor who manages multiple renovation projects in NYC and Queens, I regularly work with LANY Restoration Corp for roofing, waterproofing, and exterior facade…”
— NYC Contractor

What we do

  • Roof coating NYC
  • Silicone roof coating
  • Cool roof coatings & reflective roofs
  • Fluid-applied roof coating systems
  • Roof restoration without a tear-off
  • Coatings for mod bit, built-up & metal roofs
  • Recoating at end of service life
Our Work

Recent NYC projects

Finished PMMA liquid-applied roof with skylights and a roof drain, NYC
PMMA liquid roof · 101 W 79th St, Upper West Side
LANY crew rolling a liquid-applied PMMA membrane onto an NYC roof deck
PMMA liquid roof · 101 W 79th St, Upper West Side
Reviews

What NYC building owners say

Luis and his terrific L.A. New York Restoration team did work on our home with a level of skill, efficiency, and care we haven't experienced before. They removed and rebuilt our rotted back steps, patched, painted, and repaired the steel faux-tile roof, and pointed and sealed both the front and back walls. Scaffolding was used for safety. They were always on time – often early, extremely neat, and very careful. I never felt I had to oversee or manage anything. Their professionalism and experience were obvious in every step. We couldn't be more pleased with the results.
Verified HomeownerAugust 2024
As a contractor who manages multiple renovation projects in NYC and Queens, I regularly work with LANY Restoration Corp for roofing, waterproofing, and exterior facade restoration. Luis and his team are one of the most reliable crews I've worked with. They are always professional, show up on time, and consistently deliver high-quality workmanship. On every project we've done together, they have stayed on schedule and completed the work exactly as planned. The roofing, waterproofing, and facade work they perform is top quality. I highly recommend them to homeowners and contractors looking for professional roofing and facade work.
NYC ContractorSeptember 2024
LANY Restoration Corp did the roofing and waterproofing and stacking of all exterior of the facade of our 2 family home in Astoria. They did an amazing job. Very very professional. Stuck to deadlines and delivered exactly what we had agreed to. We are very happy. Highest quality of workmanship and great service. Luis and team are amazing true professionals. Highly highly recommend.
Nadine Homann and Tarun MehtaOctober 2024
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NYC DOB Licensed
Rigger License · Founded 2003
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Fully Insured
General liability & umbrella coverage — certificates on request
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Manufacturer-Approved
Specified materials only
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All 4 NYC Boroughs
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & Bronx
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Core Sample Testing
Data-driven recommendations
Our Approach

Application precision determines performance

Surface preparation is 80% of a successful coating application. We clean, repair, and prime the existing membrane to ensure proper adhesion. Every seam, penetration, and detail area receives reinforcement before the field coating is applied.

Coating thickness is specified by the manufacturer and verified during application. Too thin and it won't perform. Inconsistent thickness creates weak spots. We measure wet film thickness throughout the process to ensure specification compliance.

The result is a seamless, reflective membrane that restores waterproofing, improves energy efficiency, and extends your roof's service life — backed by manufacturer warranty when applied to specification.

Could a coating extend your roof's life?

Free evaluation with core sampling. We'll tell you honestly if coating is the right solution.

Call (646) 494-0076
Commercial Roofing

When your roof needs restoration — not replacement

Not every aging roof needs to be torn off. If the membrane is structurally intact, the insulation is dry, and the deck is sound, a roof coating system can restore weatherproofing performance and extend service life by 10–15 years — at a fraction of replacement cost.

Roof coatings are not paint. They're engineered fluid-applied membranes that cure to form a seamless, reflective, waterproof barrier over your existing roof. Applied correctly, they restore UV protection, seal minor defects, and improve energy performance through solar reflectivity.

Common Issues

Roof coating candidates, systems & cool roof rules

Membrane Condition

The existing membrane must be largely intact — no widespread delamination, minimal blistering, and seams that are still adhered. Coatings work over stable substrates, not failed ones.

Insulation Integrity

Core samples confirm whether insulation is dry and performing. Saturated insulation means replacement, not coating. We test before recommending.

Structural Soundness

The deck must be solid. Soft spots, ponding areas, and structural concerns must be addressed before any coating is applied.

Drainage Adequacy

Coatings don't fix drainage problems. Ponding areas must be corrected first, or the coating will fail prematurely in those zones.

Silicone & Fluid-Applied Coatings

Silicone roof coatings resist ponding water and UV and are a common choice over aged modified bitumen and built-up roofs. Acrylic and other fluid-applied coatings suit roofs that drain well. Every roof coating goes on over reinforced seams and details, at the manufacturer's specified thickness, checked with a wet-film gauge as it is applied.

Cool Roofs & Local Law 92/94

Local Law 92/94 requires a sustainable roofing zone, meaning solar panels, a green roof or both, when a building is new, enlarged, or has its entire roof deck or roof assembly replaced. A roof coating over a sound roof does not trigger it, but the coating still has to meet the City's cool roof reflectivity requirements, so we specify reflective products and keep the data sheets with your close-out documents.

Maintenance

Maintaining your coated roof

Coated roofs require the same maintenance discipline as any roof system.

✓Bi-annual inspection of coating integrity
✓Drain cleaning and ponding prevention
✓Touch-up of high-traffic or damaged areas
✓Recoat scheduling based on condition assessment
✓Documentation for warranty compliance

Most coating systems can be recoated at end of life, extending the roof further without ever requiring a full tear-off.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Properly applied roof coatings typically last 10–15 years. They can be recoated at end of life, further extending the roof without tear-off.
Coatings are a restoration strategy, not a permanent fix. They extend roof life significantly when applied to a qualifying substrate. Eventually, the underlying roof will still need replacement.
Coating systems typically cost 30–50% of full replacement. The savings depend on roof condition, size, and system selected.
Most flat roof types can receive coatings — modified bitumen, built-up (BUR), metal, and concrete. The key requirement is that the existing membrane must be in serviceable condition.
It can. A white or light-colored roof coating rated for solar reflectance gives the roof a cool roof surface, which keeps it cooler in summer and cuts the heat load on the floors below. We specify coatings that meet the City's cool roof requirements and keep the product data with your close-out documents, so the compliance record is on file.
Not on its own. Local Law 92/94 applies to new buildings, enlargements and projects that replace an entire roof deck or roof assembly, which need solar panels, a green roof or both on the available roof area. Coating a sound existing roof is not a full replacement, so it does not trigger the law. A full replacement can, which is one more reason to find out whether coating is an option before the roof fails.
NYC CoolRoofs is a City program that applies reflective white coatings to eligible roofs. Eligibility and scheduling are set by the City, not by contractors, so check with the program directly. Either way, repairs come first: a coating, the City's or ours, only works over a roof whose leaks, open seams and wet insulation have already been fixed, and we can do that repair work before the coating goes on.

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Restore. Don't replace.

If your roof qualifies, a coating system delivers renewed performance at a fraction of replacement cost.