
Services · Flat Roof Repair
Flat Roof & Low-Slope Roof Repair in San Diego
Ponding water, split seams, blistered cap sheet, and failed drains are what make low-slope roofs leak. California First Roofing repairs and re-coats flat roofs across San Diego County — TPO and PVC single-ply, torch-down modified bitumen, and built-up systems — with heat-welded repairs, silicone and acrylic coating systems, and tapered insulation where drainage is the real problem.
TPO and PVC seam repair with heat-welded patches and probe testing
Torch-down and modified bitumen repair, blister cut-out, and cap sheet replacement
Silicone and acrylic flat roof coating systems with reflective Title 24 compliance
Ponding water correction with tapered ISO insulation and new drains or scuppers
Parapet, curb, skylight, and HVAC penetration waterproofing
Commercial, multifamily, and residential low-slope roofs — CSLB #1094851
About Our Flat Roof Repair Service
Low-slope roofs fail at transitions, not in the field. The leak is almost always a seam that has lost its weld, a pitch pocket that has dried out, an HVAC curb flashing that was never terminated properly, or a drain that no longer drains — leaving standing water to work its way through the weakest lap. Signs you need flat roof repair include interior stains near walls and mechanical units, visible ponding 48 hours after rain, blisters or ridging in the membrane, and gravel or granule loss exposing the felt. Material choices matter: single-ply repairs are welded, torch-down repairs are torched and mastic-detailed, and a coating only performs when the substrate underneath is sound and dry. We tell you which category your roof is in before quoting.
Best For
Commercial and multifamily buildings, mid-century residential low-slope roofs, additions and patio covers, and any roof where water stands after rain.
Our Process
We survey the roof plane, probe every accessible seam, moisture-scan or core-cut where saturated insulation is suspected, and photograph each failure. You receive a fixed-price scope that separates repair from re-cover honestly. Repairs are welded or torched to manufacturer spec, drainage is corrected with tapered insulation or new drains, and coating systems are applied only over prepared, dry substrate at specified mil thickness.
Warranty
Membrane repairs carry our written workmanship warranty. Coating systems carry manufacturer warranties of 10–20 years depending on mil thickness, and full re-cover systems in TPO or PVC carry manufacturer warranties up to 30 years.
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Storm, Wind & Hail Damage to Flat Roof Repair
Storm season is when flat roof repair problems show up first. If wind, rain, or hail hit your San Diego roof, start here:
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Price Match Promise
Got a competing roofing bid in San Diego County? We'll beat it.
Upload any written quote from a licensed C-39 roofing contractor with 3+ years in business — we verify the license with the CSLB and come back with a lower fixed price on the same scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does flat roof repair cost in San Diego?
Localized seam or flashing repairs typically run $600–$2,500. Larger sectional repairs and blister cut-outs run $2,500–$8,000. A full silicone coating system is usually priced per square foot and quoted after we confirm the substrate is dry and sound.
Why does water pond on my flat roof?
Either the roof was built without adequate slope, the insulation has compressed, the structure has deflected, or the drains and scuppers are undersized or blocked. Coating over ponding does not fix it — tapered insulation or additional drainage does.
Is a flat roof coating worth it?
Yes, when the membrane below is intact and dry. A silicone or acrylic system at proper mil thickness seals seams, reflects heat, and adds 10–20 warrantied years for far less than a tear-off. Over saturated insulation, a coating traps moisture and fails.
Can you repair TPO seams, or does the whole roof need replacing?
TPO seams are heat-welded and fully repairable. We weld a patch over the failed area and probe-test it. Replacement is only warranted when the membrane has lost thickness across the field or the insulation below is saturated.
How long does a flat roof repair take?
Most repairs are completed in one day. Coating systems take 2–4 days including prep, primer where required, and two-coat application. Tapered insulation and drainage corrections take longer and depend on materials.
Do you repair flat roofs on commercial and HOA buildings?
Yes. We work with property managers and HOA boards across San Diego County, provide line-item scopes suitable for board approval, and schedule work around tenant operations.
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