A low slope roof holds water where a pitched one sheds it, and New York metro.
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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Paragon Chimney & Roofing of Queens
5.0 from 652 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours30 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Side by Side Roofing & Siding Contractors
4.9 from 552 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours25 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
TOP 1 Expert Home Improvement
5.0 from 463 reviews
Highly reviewed25 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Five Star Roofing Co.
4.8 from 446 reviews
Highly reviewed15 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
RH RENOVATION LLC
5.0 from 330 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
AK GATSIOS
5.0 from 327 reviews
Highly reviewed10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
B&B Roofing & Gutters
5.0 from 265 reviews
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Royal Renovators Inc.
4.8 from 308 reviews
Highly reviewed35 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
FH Renovation
5.0 from 205 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours10 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.