Flat Roof Repair & Replacement in Raleigh, NC

Flat roof repair

Flat roof repair in Raleigh, NC

Leaking porch roof, addition, carport, dormer or commercial flat roof? Most flat roof leaks in Raleigh start where the membrane is joined, cut or turned up a wall.

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.

Flat roof sealing and seam repair

Sealing a flat roof properly means cleaning and re-adhering or patching the seams, flashing and penetrations with materials made for EPDM, not just spreading caulk over the surface. If water is coming in now and the permanent repair has to wait for dry weather, we can make a temporary repair first. For water inside right now, also see roof leak repair in Raleigh and storm tarping and leak repair.

Flat roof replacement

Flat roof replacement and EPDM installation in Raleigh

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, with photos and our reasoning in writing.

How a flat roof replacement works

1. Free inspection. We check the membrane, seams, flashing, drains and, where needed, the insulation below.
2. Written scope. What gets replaced and why, including any wet insulation or soft decking we find.
3. New EPDM roof. The work is scheduled around the weather.
4. Walkthrough. We review the finished roof with you.

Not sure which way to go on a shingle roof? See repair or replace 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. A flat roof inspection after a big storm catches small openings before they become ceiling stains. After wind, hail or a fallen limb, see storm damage roof repair.

Storm damage and insurance

If wind, hail or a fallen limb caused the damage, your homeowner's or property policy may help. We document the damage with photos, can tarp an active leak to prevent more damage, and will meet an insurance adjuster on site. Your policy and your adjuster decide what is covered; we do not promise a claim outcome.

From our customers

What flat roof customers say

We had a leak in our flat rubber roof so we decided to have it replaced. RoofRevivers was professional, on time, made the process smooth, and did a great job. If you are looking to have a flat roof replacement these guys know what they are doing.

We recently hired Roof Revivers to perform roof repairs and maintenance on several buildings in our community, and I am extremely impressed with their professionalism and quality of work. From the initial consultation to project completion, Roof Revivers was efficient, transparent, and communicative every step of the way.

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., or book a free roof inspection.

Flat roof repair and replacement questions

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

Yes. EPDM is the flat roof system Roof Revivers works on. We repair and replace EPDM flat roofs on homes and commercial properties in Raleigh and across 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.

Can you seal a leaking flat roof?

Yes, when the leak is at a seam, flashing or a small puncture and the rest of the membrane is sound. We find the source, then reseal or patch it with materials made for EPDM, not caulk spread over the surface.

Is ponding water a problem?

Water that sits for days after rain puts constant stress on seams and flashing and speeds up wear. We check drains, scuppers and low spots on every flat roof we look at.

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.

Should I repair or replace my flat roof?

Repair usually makes sense when the membrane is still flexible and the problem is limited to a seam, a boot, a puncture or a flashing detail. A brittle or shrinking membrane, seams failing in many places, or wet insulation and decking point toward replacement. When both are reasonable, we show you both.

Do you install new EPDM flat roofs?

Yes. When repair no longer makes sense, we replace flat and low-slope roofs with a new EPDM membrane, on homes as well as commercial and multifamily buildings.

Do you work on commercial flat roofs?

Yes. We repair and replace flat roofs on offices, retail, churches and multifamily buildings. Property managers can start with our commercial roofing page.

Will insurance cover flat roof storm damage?

If wind, hail or a fallen limb caused the damage, your homeowner's or property policy may help. We document the damage with photos, can tarp an active leak, and will meet an insurance adjuster on site. Your policy and your adjuster decide what is covered; we do not promise a claim outcome.

Is the flat roof inspection free?

Yes. Flat roof inspections and estimates are free. Call our Raleigh office at (919) 794-5754, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Flat roof repair near Raleigh

Our Raleigh office at 1117 Corporation Pkwy Suite 106 repairs and replaces flat and low-slope roofs across the Triangle: Cary · Apex · Wake Forest · Garner · Holly Springs · Fuquay-Varina · Morrisville · Knightdale · Durham. See all Raleigh service areas, roof repair in Raleigh, commercial roofing and the Raleigh roofing home.

Water coming through a ceiling? See roof leak repair in Raleigh, NC. Not sure whether to fix it or start over? See repair or replace in Raleigh. Shingles lifted or missing after a storm? See wind damage roof repair. Flexible financing is available: Raleigh roof financing.