Chicago Roof Repair Specialist
Chicago Roof Leak Repair
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Flat roofs, shingle roofs, skylights and chimney repairs! Do you have a flat roof here in Chicago that has a leak that needs to be repaired? Well, you came to the right place! Hello, my name is Chuck and I have over 22 years experience in the roofing industry.

I have specialized in flat roof leak repair and flat roof maintenance coatings here in Chicago since 2007. I also repair leaking skylights and chimney flashing.

Call today to set up an appointment to get a free estimate!

Call 708-574-8052

I service the entire Chicago area.

Types of flat roofing that can be repaired:

Epdm Rubber Roof
Build-Up Roof (BUR)
Tar & Gravel
Bitumen (Modified Bitumen)
Torch-down
Rolled Asphalt (usually a “single-ply” install, sometimes uses tar-paper as base ply)

Problems associated with flat roofs:

Chicago Roof Repair

Chicago Roof Repair

The number one problem with flat roofs is just that – they are flat. Water does not run off the roof like on a pitched roof. Proper drainage must be in place to get rid of water accumulating on a roof. Usually older roofs are not leveled, causing water puddles to appear here and there after every rain that sits on the roof for an extended period of time until it dries out.

This is called standing or ponding water. Most roofing systems were not designed for ponding water. In fact, most manufacturers of the roofing systems on the market today, will void out the warranty if there is ponding water on the roof. Other major problems for flat roofs, are penetrations such as skylights, vent or exhaust pipes, chimneys, roof hatches, drains, etc.

However the biggest problem with flat roofs is the seams, because they are the most common areas where leaks occur.


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