A low slope roof holds water where a pitched one sheds it, and 3 of the 177 roofers listed in Chicago metro work on them.
At a glance
- Shingles do not belong on a low slope. Water sits and gets under them.
- Ponding water that lasts more than two days is a drainage fault.
- EPDM is the black rubber. TPO is the white sheet that reflects heat.
- Most low slope leaks are at a seam, a drain or where the roof meets a wall.
Highly rated roofers across the county
Ranked by rating and review count. Call two or three before you decide.
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TTLC Inc.
4.9 from 1,069 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours20 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Proliance General Contractors & Roofing
4.8 from 637 reviews
Highly reviewed20 years in business
Countryside Roofing Siding and Windows, Inc.
4.8 from 537 reviews
Highly reviewed50 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
C&N Construction Inc.
4.6 from 627 reviews
10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
M&M Home Remodeling Services - Arlington Heights
4.8 from 448 reviews
Highly reviewed50 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Skyline Exteriors & Construction, PLLC
4.9 from 312 reviews
Highly reviewedStreet address on fileWebsite
Global Exterior Experts
4.8 from 341 reviews
Highly reviewed15 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Gutters Wilson Installation Roofing Siding Service
5.0 from 269 reviews
Highly reviewed10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Anchor Point Roofing
5.0 from 260 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hoursStreet address on fileWebsite
Common questions
How long does a flat roof last
A well installed membrane gives twenty to thirty years. Standing water and foot traffic are what shorten it.
Can I walk on my flat roof
Some membranes take traffic and some do not. Ask before you put anything up there, including a satellite dish.
What is the difference between EPDM and TPO
EPDM is a black rubber sheet that is simple and proven. TPO is a white welded sheet that reflects heat, so it runs cooler in summer.