Flat Roof Repair San Diego

Flat roofs don’t give much warning when something goes wrong. Water sits. Materials wear down quietly. Then a leak shows up out of nowhere. Flat roof repair in San Diego is about catching those issues early and fixing the spots that actually fail.

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When Flat Roof Repair Makes Sense

Flat roof repair makes sense when you’re seeing leaks, soft spots, or areas where water doesn’t drain like it should. Ponding water after rain is a big sign something’s off.

We see this on commercial buildings and older homes with flat or low-slope sections. San Diego heat speeds up wear on flat roofing systems, especially when water sits longer than it should.

Common flat roof problems we see

Most flat roof issues start at seams, penetrations, or edges. Membranes separate. Flashing pulls loose. Drains clog and water backs up.

Past repairs are another common issue, Patch jobs that weren’t done right don’t hold up long-term, especially under constant sun and temperature swings. When those patches fail, leaks usually come back in the same spots.

What flat roof repair includes

Flat roof repair usually starts with walking the roof and seeing where water is actually hanging out. We check seams, edges, drains, and any spots that feel soft underfoot. A lot of problems don’t show until you’re up there looking close.

The repair itself depends on what’s failing. Sometimes it’s resealing seams or fixing flashing that’s pulled loose. Other times a section of membrane needs to be replaced or drainage needs to be corrected. The point is to stop water from sitting where it shouldn’t so the same leak doesn’t keep coming back.

How long flat roof repair takes

Some flat roof repairs are quick. Others aren’t. It can really depend on how much water got in and how long it’s been sitting there. Small seam or flashing repairs can sometimes be completed the same day.

Sometimes if we find that moisture is trapped under the membrane, things take longer. That’s not something you rush. We explain what we find and how long it should realistically take before any work starts.

San Diego-specific flat roof issues

Flat roofs take a beating here. Constant sun dries materials out. Adhesives weaken. Everything expands during the day and cools off at night. That movement adds up over time.

Heavy rain can also expose drainage problems fast. Even a small slope issue can turn into standing water after a storm. Once that starts happening, the roof doesn’t get a break between weather events.

Flat roof repair vs. replacement

Not every flat roof needs to be replaced right away and we make sure to cover all your options. If the problem is isolated and the system still has life left, targeted roof repair can buy you time.

When leaks keep popping up in different areas or moisture is widespread, roof replacement usually makes more sense long-term. Flat roof repair helps figure out which side of that line you’re on instead of guessing.

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Serving San Diego County

If your home is in San Diego County, there’s a good chance we’ve worked on a project nearby.

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McKay Roofing and Solar

San Diego Office

3737 Bancroft Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Licensed & Insured

License #1130793

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Mon - Fri: 7am - 4:30pm

Sat: Closed

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