ServicesFlat Roofing
Flat Roofing in Florence, AZ
We tear off, install and repair flat roofs on homes in Florence and nearby towns. The same small crew stays on your roof from the first measurement to the last cleanup pass, so the people who saw the problem are the people who fix it.
What flat roofing covers and when it fits
Every flat roof has a little pitch built into it. That small fall carries rain toward the scuppers or drains so it doesn't collect in low spots. Most of the trouble we find starts when that fall is lost, the membrane wears thin, or the seams around parapet walls and rooftop units pull apart.
We work with modified bitumen and single-ply membranes like TPO, plus the flashing, edge metal and drains that go with them. If foam is a better fit for your roof, we'll say so and point you to our foam roofing page. Small leaks get a repair. A roof that's worn out across the whole surface gets a straight answer about replacement.
Our crew is small on purpose. The person who measures your roof is on the job the day it gets done, and the same faces are there until the debris is gone.
What the work includes
- Tear-off down to the deck
- We remove the old layers so we can see the decking. Wet or soft boards get replaced before anything new goes down.
- Slope correction
- Where water ponds, we add tapered insulation board to move it toward the drains. Water left standing after a summer storm does more to shorten a flat roof's life than almost anything else.
- New membrane
- We install modified bitumen or TPO depending on your roof, your budget and what sits on top of it. Both handle hard sun well when the laps are sealed right.
- Parapet walls, scuppers and drains
- This is where most flat roof leaks start. We flash the parapet walls, reline the scuppers and set new drain fittings so water actually leaves the roof.
- Curbs for coolers and AC units
- Evaporative coolers and AC units sit on curbs that need their own flashing. We seal around them and around every vent and pipe that comes through the roof.
- Daily cleanup
- We pick up nails and scraps from the yard, the driveway and the ground along your walls before we leave each day.
Signs your flat roof needs work
Puddles that stay for days
If water is still sitting there two days after rain, the slope or the drain isn't doing its job. Ponding slowly breaks down the membrane.
Blisters and bubbles
Raised pockets mean air or moisture got trapped under the surface. Heat makes them grow until they split.
Cracked, alligator-looking surface
A surface that looks like dried mud has lost its sun protection. Once it cracks, water finds a path in.
Ceiling stains under the roof
Brown rings or a damp smell in a room often trace back to a seam, a parapet or the cooler curb.
Seams lifting at the edges
Peeled laps and loose edge metal let wind get under the membrane. Caught early, that's usually a repair.
What moves the price of a flat roof
We don't give a number until we've been on your roof. A smaller roof with three old layers and soft decking can cost more than a bigger one in good shape, and the equipment sitting up top changes things too. Your written estimate breaks the job into separate lines, so nothing is buried in one lump total.
Size and number of layers
Square footage sets the base. Every extra old layer that has to come off adds labor and haul-away cost.
Condition of the deck
Soft or rotted decking has to be replaced. We can't know how much until the old roof is open, which is why we photograph it and check with you first.
Membrane choice
Modified bitumen and TPO are priced differently and need different upkeep. We'll explain the trade-off for your roof.
Slope fixes and drains
Tapered insulation or new scuppers cost more up front. They also stop the ponding that wears flat roofs out early.
Rooftop equipment and access
Coolers, AC units and other equipment have to be worked around or lifted. A roof that's hard to reach takes longer to load and clean.
How a flat roof job runs
- 1
We walk the roof with you
We check the drains, seams, walls and anything mounted up top. Every problem spot gets a picture, and we go through them with you on the ground. After that, a written estimate lists each part of the job on its own line.
- 2
Paperwork and a start date
When your job calls for a permit, we take care of getting it. You'll know the day we start and roughly how many days the work will take.
- 3
Tear-off and deck repair
The crew strips the old roof, checks the deck and replaces bad wood. If there's more damage than expected, we show you photos and talk price before going further.
- 4
Install and flash
Insulation goes down, then the membrane, then flashing at the walls, curbs and drains. In the hot months we start early so the work gets done before the deck heats up.
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Final walk and cleanup
We walk the finished roof with you, check that water heads to the drains, and clean up the site before we call it done.
Flat roofing questions
Can you patch my flat roof instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. If the leak is at one seam, a parapet or a cooler curb and the rest of the membrane is sound, a repair makes sense. If the surface is cracked and blistered all over, patching just moves the leak somewhere else. We'll tell you which one you have and show you photos. Our roof repair page covers smaller fixes.
What warranty comes with a new flat roof?
The membranes we install carry a 30-year manufacturer warranty through the roofing material providers. Before work starts, we go over what that warranty covers for the product going on your roof.
How long does a flat roof replacement take?
Most flat roofs on homes take a few days. Size, the number of old layers and how much deck needs replacing all change that. We give you the plan before we start and keep you posted if anything shifts.
Do I need to leave the house while you work?
No. Tear-off is noisy, and we'll ask you to move cars and anything stored along the walls. Pets do better inside with the windows shut. Otherwise you can go about your day.
Is foam or a membrane better for my roof?
Both work on flat roofs. Foam is sprayed on and can build up low spots, while membranes come in rolls and are seamed together. The right pick depends on your roof's shape, what sits on it and how you want to maintain it. We'll walk you through both.
Who will actually be on my roof?
Our own small crew. The same people start and finish your job, so you're not explaining things to a new face every morning.
Let's get your flat roof draining right
Tell us what you're seeing up there. We'll set a time to come out, measure and write up an estimate. We also work in Coolidge, San Tan Valley and Casa Grande.