Roofing
Flat Roof Repair in Mississippi
Flat roof repair and low-slope replacement for central Mississippi buildings. Seams, drains, flashings and full membrane systems handled by our commercial crew with written scopes and honest repair-versus-replace advice.
On the roof
Flat Roof Repair for Drainage, Seams and Real-World Mississippi Rain
Flat and low-slope roofs do not shed water the way a steep shingle roof does. They rely on drains, scuppers, taper and sealed seams. When any of those fail, ponding water sits on the membrane and finds every weak joint, especially during the heavy rains central Mississippi sees from spring through hurricane season.
Flat roof repair starts with diagnostics: find whether the problem is a seam, a flashing, a clogged drain, wet insulation or a membrane at the end of its life. Coating over wet materials or open blisters is not a repair. It is a delay with a fresh color.
Larger building-scale system selection and capital planning live on commercial roofing. Flat repair is where we stop the leak and tell you what the assembly still has left.
Homeowners with low-slope porch roofs, additions and modern low-pitch designs get the same physics at smaller scale, even when the building is a house and not a retail strip.
There is no sales team here. You talk to Jacob or Jordan directly, and a superintendent runs every job.
Credentials
Licensed through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors, license 25203-MC. BBB accredited with an A+ rating since 2018. Home Builders Association and Rankin County Chamber members.
Where water wins
Why Flat Roofs Fail Differently Than Steep Roofs
On a steep roof, gravity is your ally. On a flat roof, water lingers. Even a quarter-inch depression can hold a pond after a Gulf storm.
Flashings first
Most leaks show up at parapet walls, equipment curbs, pipes, skylights and edge metal. The field membrane can look acceptable while a curb has pulled free or a termination bar has loosened.
Wet insulation
Saturated boards lose R-value and can rot decks or corrode metal decks. A patch on top does nothing underneath. Core cuts or moisture scans matter when the roof has a long leak history.
Wall interfaces
Clay soil movement and aging structures shift walls and parapets. Counterflashings that once sealed can open a gap that feeds water behind the membrane.
Traffic and UV
Foot traffic to HVAC units, UV and thermal movement work on seams that stay wet. Flat roofs fail at details under daily use, not only in the middle of the field.
Hail you cannot see
Hail bruises membrane, cracks flashings and dents edge metal, and none of that is visible from the parking lot the way a stripped shingle field is. After a major storm the roof is worth walking. If it turns into a claim, our storm damage roof repair process covers the documentation.
Repair chemistry
TPO, EPDM, PVC and Older Built-Up Assemblies
Repair materials have to match the membrane. Mixing chemistries is how patches peel in Mississippi heat.
- TPO
- Compatible membrane, proper welding or approved detail methods, and clean bonding surfaces. Field patches that ignore weld procedure fail early in our heat.
- EPDM
- Compatible tapes, adhesives and flashings. Random roof cement on EPDM is a common short-term fix we replace with materials that belong on that system.
- PVC
- PVC-compatible details, especially around grease-prone restaurant exhausts or chemical exposure.
- Built-up / modified
- Still common across the Jackson metro. Options include targeted flood coats, flashings and, when appropriate, recovery or tear-off into a modern single-ply. We assess condition before promising a coating miracle.
Repair first
Repair Paths Before Full Replacement
Not every flat roof needs a tear-off on day one. Isolated failures can be honest flat roof repair when the field and insulation are still dry and serviceable.
- Isolated seam failures, pipe boots, drain rings and curb flashings
- Drain and scupper work that stops ponding stressing the whole roof
- Temporary emergency patches labeled temporary in the quote while materials or board approvals catch up
- Replacement or large-scale recovery when moisture maps show widespread wet insulation or the membrane is brittle across large areas
Stretching repair dollars on a failed system costs more than planning the capital project. Building-wide system choices and multi-site portfolios belong on commercial roofing.
Full Flat and Low-Slope Replacement When Repair Is Not Enough
Full replacement on a flat roof is a system decision: membrane type, insulation thickness, cover board, taper for drainage, attachment method and edge metal. Skipping taper to save money is how new roofs pond in the same spots as old ones.
Tear-off reveals the deck. Soft wood, rusted metal deck or wet lightweight concrete fill changes the scope. We plan inspection openings and contingency language so owners are not blindsided mid-project.
Re-cover over a dry, code-compliant existing roof can be valid when manufacturer and local rules allow it. Re-cover over wet materials locks problems under a new sheet. We will not sell that as a bargain.
Schedules on occupied buildings use phasing and daily dry-in. Retail and multi-family owners care about overnight weather risk as much as final aesthetics. Those constraints belong in the written plan.
Equipment and traffic
HVAC Curbs, Traffic and Rooftop Equipment
Flat roofs are work platforms. Equipment and foot traffic decide how long a good membrane stays dry.
Walk paths
Service techs walk flat roofs constantly. Walk pads and smart service routes reduce wear, especially on soft membranes in summer heat.
New HVAC curbs
Units need curbs and flashings integrated with the roof, not set on sleepers that block drainage. We coordinate with mechanical contractors when equipment replacement lines up with roof work.
Abandoned penetrations
Remove and close them correctly. Endless patching leaves every unused pipe as a future leak waiting for a cracked seal.
Grease and exhaust
Kitchens attack some membranes faster than clean office air. Those roofs need materials and maintenance plans that match the exposure.
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Common questions
What causes most flat roof leaks?
Failed flashings at walls and equipment, open seams, clogged drains and ponding water are the usual causes. The field membrane can look fine while a curb or parapet detail is the real entry point.
Can you repair TPO, EPDM and PVC roofs?
Yes. We use methods and materials compatible with each membrane. Older built-up and modified systems are assessed case by case.
Is coating a good flat roof repair?
Coatings can help certain sound roofs as maintenance, but they are not a fix for wet insulation, open flashings or widespread membrane failure. We will say when a coating is appropriate and when it is not.
How long does flat roof repair take?
Small flashing or seam repairs can finish in a day of good weather. Larger areas, drain rebuilds or phased commercial work take longer. You get a schedule with the written scope.
Can you work around rooftop HVAC units?
Yes. We detail curbs and flashings and can coordinate with mechanical contractors when units are being replaced at the same time.