Flat and low-slope roofs fail differently than pitched shingle roofs — ponding water, seam separation, and membrane punctures need specialized diagnosis.
Our Flat Roof Repair technicians are trained specifically on membrane systems, not general shingle repair applied to a low-slope roof.
We also test repaired seams for a proper bond before leaving, rather than assuming a visual check is enough.
Every Flat Roof Repair technician carries current Boston, MA licensing for commercial roofing work.
We coordinate timing to reduce impact on tenants or foot traffic wherever possible.
No surprise costs once we're already on the roof mid-repair.
Hot-air welders and seam probes come standard for TPO and EPDM Flat Roof Repair work.
Here's what falls under our Boston Flat Roof Repair service for commercial and low-slope roofs.
TPO seam separation gets properly heat-welded, not just caulked over as a temporary fix.
We identify the membrane type first, since EPDM and TPO repairs use different adhesive systems.
Standing water that doesn't drain within 48 hours accelerates membrane breakdown and needs a drainage fix, not just a patch.
We assess whether a modified bitumen repair needs a patch or a full section replacement.
Clogged or damaged drains are a leading cause of Boston flat roof ponding and membrane stress.
We reseal and reflash equipment curbs as part of a thorough Flat Roof Repair inspection.
We start by discussing the issue — ponding, active leak, or visible membrane damage.
Technicians identify your membrane type before recommending any Flat Roof Repair repair method.
Drainage and ponding issues are assessed alongside any visible membrane damage.
A completed Flat Roof Repair includes a walkthrough of what was repaired and why.
Ponding water on our building had been an issue for years until they actually fixed the drainage instead of just patching around it.
— Boston Homeowner
Scheduled around our tenants' business hours without us even having to ask.
— Boston Homeowner
EPDM patch job from another company had failed within a year. Theirs has held up fine since.
— Boston Homeowner
They found a second smaller leak we didn't know about while fixing the one we called about.
— Boston Homeowner
Roof Repair Smedway provides Flat Roof Repair for commercial and flat roofs throughout Boston and surrounding Boston, MA communities.
