EPDM Roof Leaks: Repair in Brooklyn, NY
EPDM roof leaks are what BST Roofers traces to the true source and repairs, usually the same day when the leak is active. The usual culprits are separated seams, failed flashing, cracked pipe boots and clogged drains.
- Separated seams
- Failed flashing
- Cracked pipe boots
- Clogged drains
Where EPDM roofs leak
We check these six spots on every rubber roof before we name a fix.
Seams
The glued laps pull apart as the rubber ages.
Parapet flashing
The tie-in to the wall cracks or lifts.
Pipe boots
Rubber collars split around penetrations.
Drains and scuppers
Debris backs water up onto the membrane.
Punctures
Foot traffic and dropped tools open small holes.
Edge shrinkage
The membrane tightens and pulls loose.
The repair that matches the cause
Each cause has its own fix, and most take hours, not days.
| Cause | Repair | Typical fix time |
|---|---|---|
| Open seam | Clean and re-seal | Hours |
| Puncture | Reinforced patch | Hours |
| Flashing | Replace or re-flash | Half day to a day |
| Boot or drain | New boot, cleared drain | Hours |
| Wet insulation | Cut out, dry, replace | One to two days |
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Wet insulation is removed, never covered. See our other flat-roof leak repairs.
What happens after you call
Four steps, in the same order on every leak call.
Usually, when the leak is active.
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01
DispatchWe dispatch a crew to your roof.
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02
TraceWe trace the leak and check for wet insulation.
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03
RepairWe make the roof watertight.
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EstimateWe give a written estimate for any larger work.
Why fixing a leak early pays off
A small leak rarely stays small. Water soaks the insulation and deck, then shows up as ceiling stains and mold.
On brownstones, row houses and mixed-use buildings, an early repair keeps a rubber roof working for years.
- Small leak
- Wet insulation
- Stains and mold
- Brownstones
- Row houses
- Mixed-use buildings
The different ways a leak gets fixed
Patch
A small puncture or splitgets a reinforced patch.
Re-seal
Open seams and lifted flashingare cleaned and bonded again.
Section or full re‑roof
A worn area is replaced,or the whole membrane.
Costs are in what a patch versus a larger repair costs. If the membrane is past saving, read when the membrane is past repair.
EPDM roof leak FAQ
Get your free estimate
Is water coming through a rubber roof right now? Call (929) 295-4523 and we will send a crew.