Expert Flat Roof Repair in Palm Beach County - TPO, EPDM, PVC & Modified Bitumen Specialists

Properly executed flat roof repairs using correct materials and techniques should last 10-15+ years if the underlying membrane is in good condition and proper maintenance is performed. However, repair longevity depends on several factors: patch repairs on actively ponding areas fail within 1-3 years because the underlying drainage problem isn't addressed; seam repairs using incompatible materials or poor welding techniques may fail within 2-5 years; and repairs on severely aged membranes (20+ years old) provide shorter service life because the surrounding membrane continues deteriorating. Our repair approach prioritizes long-term solutions—we identify and correct the underlying cause, not just patch the leak location.

Yes—in most cases, ponding water can be corrected without full roof replacement through targeted interventions: Adding or relocating drains solves problems caused by inadequate drainage capacity ($1,500-$4,000 per drain). Installing tapered insulation systems in ponding zones creates positive slope toward drains ($8-$15 per square foot for affected areas only). Structural reinforcement eliminates deflection-caused low spots in severe cases. The key is accurate diagnosis—our laser level surveys and after-rain inspections identify exactly where water accumulates and why. Small ponding areas affecting 5-10% of the roof rarely justify complete replacement. However, if the entire roof slopes incorrectly or widespread structural settlement creates multiple ponding zones across 40%+ of the roof surface, replacement with a properly engineered tapered system may be the only permanent solution.

TPO (white thermoplastic membrane) and EPDM (black rubber membrane) are the two most common single-ply flat roofing systems, and they require completely different repair approaches: TPO repairs use heat welding—we use hot-air welding equipment to melt TPO patch material and existing membrane together, creating permanent chemical bonds. Properly welded TPO repairs are as strong as the original membrane. EPDM repairs use adhesive bonding—special primers and tapes or liquid adhesives create mechanical bonds rather than chemical welds. EPDM repairs are more forgiving in humid conditions but require meticulous surface preparation. You cannot repair TPO with EPDM materials or vice versa—the chemistries are incompatible. Unfortunately, some contractors use generic "roof cement" on TPO membranes. These repairs fail quickly because nothing adheres permanently to TPO without heat welding.

Yes—our flat roof maintenance programs provide the most cost-effective approach for commercial property managers. Annual program cost ranges from $1,200-$2,500 for buildings up to 10,000 square feet, scaling based on roof size and complexity. Programs include semi-annual inspections (after summer and hurricane season) with complete roof documentation, drain cleaning and minor debris removal, small repairs up to $500 per visit included (punctures, minor seam reinforcement, vegetation removal), thermal imaging moisture detection to identify problems before they cause interior leaks, priority emergency response with guaranteed 60-minute arrival times, and detailed inspection reports. Most commercial property owners recover the annual program cost through avoided emergency repairs within 2-3 years.

We provide 24/7 emergency response for flat roof leaks throughout Palm Beach County: Commercial properties receive 60-minute guaranteed response during business hours for maintenance program clients, and 2-hour response for non-program clients. After-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency service is available with 2-4 hour typical response times depending on location. Residential flat roof emergencies receive same-day response during business hours and next-morning service for after-hours calls (unless actively leaking into occupied living spaces, which receives immediate response). Emergency service focuses on immediate damage control—professional tarping, temporary patching, water extraction coordination, and interior protection.

Most flat roofs can be repaired rather than replaced, especially when problems are caught early through regular inspections. Good candidates for repair include roofs with localized damage affecting less than 20% of total area, membranes showing minor seam failures or localized deterioration while the bulk remains sound, systems with ponding water problems where drainage corrections solve the underlying issue, and roofs in the first 60-70% of their expected lifespan. Replacement typically makes better economic sense when the roof has reached or exceeded its design life and shows widespread deterioration, more than 30-40% of the roof surface requires repairs (repair costs approach replacement costs), thermal imaging reveals extensive moisture in insulation layers beneath the membrane, or the substrate shows structural deterioration requiring complete reconstruction.