BERKELEY FLAT ROOF BLOG What to Do the Moment You Spot a New Roof Leak A short, practical checklist for the first hour after you notice water coming in. Move anything valuable out from under the leak, and contain the water with a bucket or towels. If it’s safe and dry outside, note where on…
BERKELEY FLAT ROOF BLOG Flat Roof Leak Repair Timeline: How Long Does the Whole Process Take? From your first call to a finished repair, here’s a realistic timeline for most jobs. Inspection is typically scheduled within 24-48 hours of your call (faster for emergencies). Most straightforward repairs — a flashing detail, a seam, a small…
BERKELEY FLAT ROOF BLOG Emergency Tarping a Flat Roof: What Actually Works A temporary measure to stop water intrusion until conditions allow a real repair — done right, not just thrown on. Effective emergency tarping covers the affected area with overlap well beyond the visible damage (since water travels sideways under the membrane), secured well…
BERKELEY FLAT ROOF BLOG What Happens If You Ignore a Small Flat Roof Leak? It rarely stays small. Here’s the realistic progression of an unaddressed leak. A small, slow leak often gets ignored because the visible damage seems minor — a faint stain, nothing dripping. Underneath, though, water is still getting into the roofing layers…
BERKELEY FLAT ROOF BLOG Roof Leak After a Windstorm: What to Check First Wind damage on a flat roof often isn’t obvious from the ground — here’s what actually happens up there. Strong wind can lift the edge of a membrane, especially at parapet walls or roof edges where the attachment is weakest. It doesn’t…