"The crew explained what needed to be fixed and kept us updated throughout the roof repair. They were respectful of our property and cleaned everything up before leaving. Really appreciated the communication."
TPO · EPDM · Modified Bitumen
Flat Roof Repair in Myrtle Beach, SC
Low-slope roofs don't shed water, they manage it. When that management fails, the deck underneath starts absorbing the difference.
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GAF Certified Contractor
Written Warranty Up To 25 Years
Free Roof Inspections
Locally Owned in Myrtle Beach
Low-Slope Reality
Repairing Low-Slope Roofs Around the Grand Strand
On a pitched roof, gravity is doing most of the waterproofing. On a flat roof, the membrane is doing all of it.
Flat roofs show up all over this market — commercial buildings along Highway 17, additions and sunroom extensions on houses, and the deck sections of a lot of coastal homes. They all share the same weakness: there is no second chance behind the membrane. Whatever gets past the sheet ends up in the insulation and then in the deck.
That makes flat roof repair a moisture question first. Before we patch anything, we want to know how far the water has already travelled, because welding a beautiful patch over saturated insulation just traps the problem. Wet insulation gets cut out and replaced. Then the membrane gets repaired properly, welded or seamed the way the system requires.
- TPO and PVC seam welding
- EPDM patch and reseal
- Modified bitumen repairs
- Ponding and drainage fixes
- Penetration boot replacement
- Parapet and coping repair
- Saturated insulation removal
- Roof coating restoration
Membrane Failures
Flat Roof Problems We Fix on the Coast
Five defects that account for nearly every low-slope leak we get called about.
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Open Seams Between Sheets
Heat and movement work at the welds until one lets go along its length.
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Punctures From Foot Traffic
Every technician who services a rooftop unit walks the same path across the membrane.
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Standing Water Weeks Later
Ponding adds weight, breeds growth, and finds the smallest defect in the sheet.
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Shrinking Around Penetrations
Aging membrane pulls tight at pipes and curbs and tears at the corners.
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Wet, Compressed Insulation
Once the board below is saturated, the roof loses R-value and stays permanently damp.
Flat Roof Repair
Diagnosing a Low-Slope Roof Properly
Four steps, and the second one is the reason repairs actually hold.
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Walk and Map the Roof
Seams, penetrations, drains, and traffic paths inspected and marked.
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Check for Saturation
We find out how far water has spread beneath the sheet before patching.
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Cut Out What's Wet
Soaked insulation comes out and gets replaced with dry board.
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Weld, Seal, and Test
Membrane repaired to system spec, then flood-tested where practical.
Flat Roofs Here
What Low-Slope Roofs Face in Coastal Carolina
Six local conditions that shorten the life of a flat roof on the Grand Strand.
Sudden Rainfall Volume
Summer cells drop more water in an hour than many drains were sized for.
Membrane Surface Temperature
A dark low-slope roof can run far hotter than the air temperature in July.
Uplift at the Perimeter
Coastal wind attacks flat roofs at the edge and corner attachment first.
Salt on Drains and Flashing
Metal drain bowls, scuppers, and edge trim corrode faster this near the ocean.
Rooftop Equipment Density
Coastal HVAC loads mean more curbs, more penetrations, and more foot traffic.
Debris in the Drains
Leaves and needles block outlets, and ponding starts the same week.
Low-Slope Work
Flat Roof Reviews From Coastal Property Owners
"Replacing our roof felt like a big project, but the team made the process easy to follow. They answered our questions, walked us through the options, and the finished roof looks great."
"We had a leak that showed up during heavy rain, and they helped us understand where it was coming from. The estimate was clear, and getting the repair scheduled was straightforward. A good experience overall."
Flat Roof FAQs
Low-Slope Roofing Questions Explained
Because it isn't truly flat — it's low-slope, and it depends on a slight pitch plus drains to move water off. Ponding usually means a settled deck, a compressed insulation area, or a blocked drain. Water still there 48 hours after rain is a defect worth fixing.
Low-Slope and Beyond
Other Membrane and Roofing Work
Tile Roof Repair Cracked and slipped tiles reset without breaking more Gutter Installation Seamless gutters sized for Carolina downpours Gutter Repair Sagging runs, loose hangers, and clogged downspouts Roof Ventilation Ridge and soffit airflow that cools a hot attic Skylight Repair Leaking curbs and failed seals sealed for good Roof Maintenance Yearly checkups that keep small problems small
Check the Drains
Water Still Sitting Up There Two Days Later?
Ponding is a defect, not a quirk. Book a free look and we'll tell you what's causing it.
Flat Roof Help
Book a Low-Slope Roof Inspection
If you know the membrane type, say so. If not, a photo from the roof hatch tells us plenty.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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