Roof Repair in Richmond, BC

Ponding On Flat Roofs

On a flat or low slope roof, water that stands for days after rain is a warning sign. It finds every seam and pinhole in the membrane, adds weight to the structure, and speeds up wear. We clear blocked drains and scuppers, reseal the affected seams, and where the slope allows, we rebuild the low spot so water drains properly instead of sitting.

Torch-On Seam Failures

Torch-on membrane is only as strong as its laps. Heat, age and foot traffic open seams at the edges, and once a lap lifts, water runs underneath the membrane where it cannot be seen from above. We cut back the failed section, reheat and reseal the lap, and patch with matching membrane so the repair bonds properly.

Flashing At Parapets And Walls

Many Richmond townhomes and flat roofed homes have parapet walls, and the flashing where the membrane turns up the wall is a common leak point. We replace cracked or separated flashing, reseal the joints, and check the coping on top, since water that gets behind the coping works its way down inside the wall.

Clogged Gutters And Downspouts

Richmond's flat ground means gutters do all the work of moving water away from the house. Leaves, needles and debris clog them quickly, and an overflowing gutter soaks the fascia and the wall below. We clear, refasten and re-slope gutters as part of a repair visit, and we check that downspouts discharge clear of the foundation.

Skylight And Vent Leaks

Skylights and plumbing vents are common on Richmond roofs, and their seals wear out faster than the roof around them. A skylight that drips in heavy rain is usually a flashing or seal problem, not a failed skylight. We reseal or replace the flashing and the vent boots, and we replace a skylight only when the unit itself has failed.

A repair is the right call when the membrane or shingles are otherwise sound and the problem is limited to one area. An open torch-on seam, a single ponding spot, a failed pipe boot or a flashing joint that has separated are all jobs a targeted repair handles well, and they buy years of service from a roof that still has life in it. We say so plainly when that is the case.

Replacement starts to make more sense when the membrane is worn across its whole surface, when seams are opening in several places, or when the same flat roof has needed patching more than once. On pitched roofs the same logic applies: widespread granule loss, curling shingles and repeated leaks on the same slope all point to a roof near the end of its service life. When we think replacement is the better value, we explain why, show you the roof, and give you a written quote for both options.