A low slope roof holds water where a pitched one sheds it, and 1 of the 159 roofers listed in Boston metro work on them.
At a glance
- Shingles do not belong on a low slope. Water sits and gets under them.
- Ponding that lasts more than two days is a drainage fault, not weather.
- 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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Power Home Remodeling
4.6 from 4,242 reviews
10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Greater Boston Roofing
4.8 from 858 reviews
Highly reviewedStreet address on fileWebsite
FRS Roofing
4.9 from 733 reviews
Highly reviewed25 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
RB Farina Roofing Co
4.8 from 634 reviews
Highly reviewed40 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
UBrothers Construction: Siding, Roofing, Doors and Windows, Decks
5.0 from 424 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Dion Roofing & Remodeling, LLC
5.0 from 259 reviews
Highly reviewed25 years in businessWebsite
Erie Home Roofing
4.7 from 300 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hoursStreet address on fileWebsite
J&R Construction Roofing
5.0 from 189 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours30 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
H&R ROOFING
5.0 from 183 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours20 years in businessStreet 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.