Flat roof repair in Raleigh, NC

Flat and low-slope roofs fail differently than shingle roofs. Water does not run off quickly, so small openings at seams, flashing and penetrations turn into leaks, and the stain inside is often a long way from the actual opening. EPDM rubber is the flat roof system Roof Revivers works on, and many flat roof leaks are repairable when the rest of the membrane is still sound.

Where flat roofs leak

• Open or lifting seams. EPDM sheets are joined with seam tape or adhesive, and seams can open with age, heat and building movement.
• Flashing at walls and curbs. Where the membrane turns up a wall, around a skylight or HVAC curb, or meets a shingle roof.
• Pipe and vent penetrations. Boots and seals around anything that goes through the roof.
• Punctures and tears. From foot traffic, fallen limbs, hail or equipment work.
• Ponding water. Low spots and clogged drains or scuppers hold water against the membrane and find every weak point.
• Edge metal and gutters. Loose drip edge or termination bar lets wind-driven rain under the membrane.

How we repair a flat roof

1. Free inspection. We walk the roof, check seams, flashing, drains and edges, and look for wet insulation or soft decking.
2. Photos and a plain answer. You see what we found and whether it is a repair or a replacement.
3. Written estimate. The scope is spelled out before anything is signed.
4. Repair. We clean and prime the area and repair seams, flashing, penetrations or damaged sections with compatible EPDM materials.
5. Check the drainage. We clear what we can and point out ponding areas that will keep causing trouble.

Repair or replace a flat roof?

A repair makes sense when the membrane is still flexible and the problem is local: a seam, a boot, a puncture or a flashing detail. Replacement makes more sense when the membrane is brittle or shrinking, seams are failing in many places, or water has soaked the insulation and decking underneath. When both are reasonable, we show you both. See flat roofing and EPDM replacement in Raleigh.

Homes, multifamily and commercial

On homes, flat roofs are usually over porches, additions, carports and garages, often tied into a shingle roof, so we look at the transition as well as the rubber. For offices, retail, churches and multifamily buildings, see commercial roofing in Raleigh and property management roofing.

Triangle weather and flat roofs

Long hot summers bake EPDM and work at seams and flashing, heavy summer thunderstorms test drains and scuppers, and wind and hail can puncture or lift membrane edges. Tropical systems that reach central North Carolina bring hours of wind-driven rain. An inspection after a big storm catches small openings before they become ceiling stains. If water is coming in now, see emergency roof repair in Raleigh.

Where we repair flat roofs

Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle, including Cary, Garner, Knightdale, Wake Forest, Apex and Durham. See all Raleigh service areas.

Why property owners call Roof Revivers

Roof Revivers has been roofing since 2012. We are an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor and BBB A+ accredited. Our Raleigh office is at 1117 Corporation Pkwy Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27610. Call (919) 794-5754, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you repair rubber (EPDM) flat roofs in Raleigh?

Yes. EPDM is the flat roof system we work on. We repair and replace EPDM roofs on homes and commercial properties across Raleigh and the Triangle.

Why is my flat roof leaking far from the stain?

Water can travel under the membrane or along the decking before it drips. We trace it back to the seam, flashing or penetration where it is getting in.

Is ponding water a problem?

Water that stays for days after rain puts constant stress on seams and flashing and speeds up wear. We check drains and low spots on every flat roof repair.

Can you stop an active flat roof leak right away?

If a permanent repair has to wait for dry weather, we can make a temporary repair to keep water out, then come back for the permanent fix.

Is the inspection free?

Yes. Flat roof inspections and estimates are free.