Rubber (EPDM) Roofing Repair
EPDM membrane itself rarely fails, leaks are almost always a seam or a puncture, both straightforward to repair correctly.
EPDM rubber membrane is genuinely durable, and open-field failure of the material itself is uncommon. The two most frequent causes of an EPDM leak are seam failure, where the adhesive or tape bond between sheets hasn't held, and puncture damage from foot traffic, falling debris, or wildlife.
Sherford Roofing repairs EPDM roofs across Plymouth and Devon, correctly re-bonding failed seams and patching punctures with compatible EPDM repair materials, so the repair performs the same way the original installation was designed to.
Our Process
Inspect Seams & Surface
We check every seam and the general membrane surface for punctures or wear, since these are the two most likely leak causes.
Diagnose the Fault
A failed seam or a puncture is identified before quoting a repair.
Clean & Prepare
The area is cleaned and prepared to give the repair a proper bond to the existing membrane.
Patch & Bond
A compatible EPDM patch is bonded over the repair area using manufacturer-specified adhesive.
Rubber (EPDM) Roofing Repair FAQs
The most likely cause, EPDM sheet itself is very durable, but the adhesive or tape bond at a seam can fail over time or if it wasn't fully bonded during the original installation.
A well-executed patch using compatible EPDM repair material bonds securely and is a genuinely long-term fix, though it will typically be visible as a patch rather than fully invisible.
If seam failure is widespread across the roof rather than isolated to one or two joins, it can indicate an issue with the original installation, and a fuller assessment is worth having, Andy will give an honest view at survey.
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