Natural cedar. Properly installed.
Commercial Roof Repair.
Find the source. Repair the system. Protect the operation.
Direct Roofing investigates and repairs commercial flat, low-slope and metal roofing systems throughout the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland. From an active leak to recurring failures around drains, seams, flashings and rooftop equipment, we build the scope around the actual cause—not the ceiling stain.
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Start With What Is Happening
What Does Your Building Need?
Commercial roof problems rarely arrive at a convenient time. Choose the situation closest to yours; Direct Roofing can inspect the affected roof area, protect the building when necessary and define a practical next step.
Active Water Entry
Water is entering an occupied, storage, production or electrical area and the building needs urgent protection.
Recurring Leak
The same stain or drip returns in certain rain or wind conditions despite previous patching.
Visible Roof Damage
A puncture, open seam, displaced flashing, storm impact or damaged metal component is visible.
Preventive Corrections
An inspection identified vulnerable details that should be corrected before they interrupt operations.
Commercial Roof Repair Services
A Complete Repair Program, Not One Generic Patch.
The right material and detail depend on the existing system, moisture conditions, access, roof age and failure type. These services create clear entry points for property managers, owners and facility teams.
Leak Investigation
New rainwater systems for re-roofs, renovations, additions and new construction.
- Interior leak mapping
- Membrane and detail inspection
- Likely cause and repair area
Membrane & Seam Repair
Compatible localized repair for punctures, splits, open seams and surface damage.
- TPO, EPDM, PVC and SBS
- Localized patching
- Seam and transition correction
Flashings & Perimeters
Correct vulnerable roof-to-wall, parapet, edge, curb and termination details.
- Base and wall flashings
- Perimeter metal
- Roof-edge transitions
Drains, Scuppers & Ponding
Inspect water-flow paths and correct repairable drainage details contributing to deterioration or water entry.
- Drain and scupper details
- Blocked-flow observations
- Ponding-area review
Curbs & Penetrations
Repair around HVAC curbs, pipes, vents, skylights, supports and roof openings.
- Mechanical equipment
- Pipe boots and pitch pockets
- Compatible flashing systems
Commercial Metal Repair
Investigate panels, seams, fasteners, closures, flashings and penetrations on metal roofs.
- Panel and seam issues
- Fastener and closure review
- Custom metal details
Storm & Wind Damage
Assess membrane, sheet metal, roof edges and rooftop details following severe weather.
- Temporary protection
- Damage documentation
- Permanent repair scope
Emergency Protection
Stabilize urgent conditions where practical, then return with the appropriate permanent repair plan.
- Active-leak response
- Temporary water control
- Follow-up assessment
Deficiency & Warranty Support
Document visible conditions and define corrective work for managed or recently modified roof areas.
- Photo documentation
- Priority findings
- Repair recommendations
Commercial Roof Repair Services
A Complete Repair Program, Not One Generic Patch.
The right material and detail depend on the existing system, moisture conditions, access, roof age and failure type. These services create clear entry points for property managers, owners and facility teams.
Commercial Metal Roofing
Panel, Seam & Flashing Repair
Metal roof leaks may involve panel seams, fasteners, closures, penetrations, transitions or custom flashing details. Movement and water pathways should be considered.
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Panel and seam review
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Custom flashing
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Fastener assessment
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Closure and transition repair
Commercial Flat Roofing
Repair the Assembly, Details and Drainage
Flat-roof leaks may originate at the field membrane, seams, penetrations, drains, scuppers, parapets or transitions. Repair planning should consider how the entire low-slope assembly manages water.
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Membrane condition
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Curbs and penetrations
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Drainage review
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Perimeter transitions
Thermoplastic Roofing
TPO Repair & Heat-Welded Details
TPO repair may address punctures, open or stressed seams, flashing details, rooftop equipment and localized damaged areas using compatible thermoplastic materials.
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Heat-welded repairs
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Compatible accessories
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Seam inspection
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Detail correction
Synthetic Rubber Roofing
EPDM Membrane Repair
EPDM is repaired using system-compatible primers, tapes, membranes and accessories. Surface condition, seams, flashing and existing repairs all influence the scope.
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Puncture repair
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Flashing corrections
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Seam and lap review
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Compatible materials
PVC Single-Ply Roofing
PVC / Sarnafil Repair
PVC systems use heat-welded membrane and purpose-built details. Repair planning should confirm the membrane, condition and compatibility before work proceeds.
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Heat-welded patches
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Penetration repairs
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Edge and curb details
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System identification
Modified-Bitumen Roofing
SBS Membrane Repair
SBS and torch-on assemblies can require repairs at laps, blisters, flashings, drains, transitions and surface damage. The surrounding membrane condition matters.
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Lap and surface repair
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Drain details
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Base flashing review
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Condition assessment
Commercial Metal Roofing
Panel, Seam & Flashing Repair
Metal roof leaks may involve panel seams, fasteners, closures, penetrations, transitions or custom flashing details. Movement and water pathways should be considered.
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Panel and seam review
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Custom flashing
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Fastener assessment
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Closure and transition repair
Where Commercial Roofs Commonly Fail
Six Zones Worth Investigating.
Leaks can be caused by age, weather, movement, traffic, drainage or work by other trades. The roof surface is only one part of the investigation.
Seams & Laps
Open, stressed or damaged joins in membrane or metal systems.
Drains & Scuppers
Restricted flow, deteriorated details or recurring water concentration.
Curbs & Penetrations
High-detail areas around mechanical and service openings.
Parapets & Walls
Terminations, caps, transitions and wind-driven rain exposure.
Perimeters & Edges
Wind pressure, movement, sheet-metal interfaces and securement.
Traffic & Service Areas
Punctures and wear caused by equipment access or rooftop work.
Repair, Restore or Replace?
Make the Decision Around Condition and Value.
A single leak does not automatically mean replacement. Repeated patching is not always economical either. Our role is to give you a clear path based on the condition we can observe.
Best for localized failures
Targeted Repair
Appropriate when the defect is identifiable and the surrounding roof remains serviceable.
- One or a few repairable areas
- Compatible materials available
- No obvious widespread failure
- Useful remaining roof life
Condition dependent
Restoration / Coating
A broader strategy for certain compatible roofs after preparation and moisture review.
- Existing assembly must qualify
- Repairs completed first
- Substrate and adhesion considered
- Not a cure for wet failed assemblies
For widespread deterioration
Roof Replacement
May offer better value when failures, moisture or end-of-life conditions are extensive.
- Recurring leaks in multiple zones
- Widespread membrane deterioration
- Extensive wet insulation
- Major drainage or assembly problems
Commercial Roof Repair FAQ
Questions From Owners and Property Managers.
Every cedar exterior is different, but these answers explain common scope, product and care decisions.
What commercial roofing systems do you repair?
Cedar shingles generally have a more uniform sawn appearance. Hand-split shakes have a more textured face and stronger shadow lines,Direct Roofing works with commercial TPO, EPDM, PVC/Sarnafil, SBS modified-bitumen and commercial metal roofing. Repair materials and methods are selected to suit the existing system and observed condition. while tapersawn shakes balance thickness with smoother sawn faces.
Can you find a leak that only occurs during certain storms?
Intermittent leaks may involve wind direction, rain intensity, drainage, transitions or wall interfaces. Interior evidence and exterior roof conditions should be reviewed together.
Do you repair around rooftop HVAC equipment?
Yes. Curbs, penetrations, supports and transitions around mechanical equipment are common commercial leak-investigation and repair areas.
How do we know when replacement is better than repair?
Replacement becomes more relevant when failures or moisture are widespread, the roof is near the end of its useful life, or repeated repairs no longer provide good value. An assessment helps clarify the condition.
Can repairs be planned around building operations?
Project planning can consider access, tenants, production, customer hours and sensitive interior areas. Share operational constraints during intake so they can be included in the approach.
Do you offer maintenance after the repair?
Yes. Planned inspection and maintenance can help track aging details, drainage, traffic damage and developing vulnerabilities after the immediate repair is complete.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency commercial roof repair?
Yes. The commercial service offering includes emergency response for active water entry, storm damage, punctures and flashing failures. For the fastest response, call 778-552-7663.
Can a commercial membrane roof be patched?
Often, when the damage is localized and the surrounding assembly remains serviceable. System compatibility, moisture and general roof condition should be considered before defining the patch.
Can you repair commercial metal roofs?
Yes. Repair may involve panels, seams, fasteners, closures, flashings, penetrations and custom metal details depending on the roof design.
Do you provide photos and reporting?
Commercial repair scopes can include photo documentation of visible conditions and completed work, supporting property-management records and maintenance planning.
Can you help after another trade damages the roof?
Rooftop service work can cause punctures or disturb flashings and supports. The roof area can be inspected and a compatible corrective scope recommended.
Where do you provide commercial roof repair?
Direct Roofing serves the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland, including Abbotsford, Langley, Chilliwack, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond and the North Shore.