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Flat Roof & Torch-On Roofing in Surrey, BC

Torch-applied modified bitumen membranes for additions, garages and low-slope sections — built for coastal rain.

Flat Roof / Torch-On

Built For Sustained Coastal Rain, Not Just Shingle Weather

Flat and low-slope sections — additions, garages, laundry rooms, dormers — fail fast when they're installed without proper slope and membrane technique. We specialize in torch-applied modified bitumen systems, built in multiple plies for the kind of sustained coastal rain this roof type sees every winter.

If your flat roof is already showing ponding water, bubbling, or a slow interior leak, we can usually pinpoint the cause during a single inspection visit.

What's Included

A Fully Welded, Waterproof Membrane

Multi-ply torch-on systems built for zero-slope and low-slope sections.

  • Torch-on modified bitumen in base and cap sheet layers for a fully welded, waterproof membrane.
  • Tapered insulation added where needed to correct ponding water on dead-flat sections.
  • Reinforced flashing at parapets, walls and roof drains — the most common flat-roof leak points.
  • Ideal for additions, garages, laundry rooms, dormers and other low-slope sections of a larger roof.
Torch-on flat roof membrane application in Surrey, BC
Our Process

How A Flat Roof Install Works

01

Inspection & Slope Check

We check drainage, existing membrane condition, and whether tapered insulation is needed.

02

Substrate Prep

Deck or existing surface cleaned, repaired, and primed for full membrane adhesion.

03

Multi-Ply Torch Application

Base sheet and cap sheet torch-welded in overlapping courses for a continuous membrane.

04

Flashing & Final Check

Parapets, drains and walls flashed and sealed, then a final water-test walkthrough.

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Flat Roof / Torch-On FAQs

Questions About Flat Roof / Torch-On

Torch-on modified bitumen is a heat-welded membrane system designed for flat or very low-slope roofs, where shingles can't properly shed water. Most homes use shingles on the main slopes and torch-on for flat sections like additions or garages.

Ponding usually means the roof lacks proper slope toward the drains, often from an older or improperly tapered install. We can add tapered insulation during a re-roof to correct the drainage.

A properly installed multi-ply torch-on system typically lasts 15–20+ years with basic maintenance — regular debris clearing and periodic inspection of seams and flashing.

In many cases yes, especially for isolated membrane damage or flashing failure. We'll inspect and tell you honestly whether a repair or full replacement makes more sense.

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