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Flat roof repair cost
Flat roof repairs run $400–$1,500 for patches; full coating restoration runs $2–$4 per square foot. Ponding water is the root cause to fix — patching under a standing-water zone just schedules the next leak.
Price at a glance
| Item | Typical |
|---|---|
| Job price range | $400–$1500 |
| Common variants | TPO/EPDM patches; full coating restoration: $2–$4/sq ft |
| Labor share | Half day |
| Permit | Usually no |
| Duration | Half day |
National job price data from the ee.ltd cost database, 2026 edition.
What drives the price
- Membrane type (TPO/EPDM/mod-bit)
- Ponding and drainage slope
- Number of seams/penetrations
- Coating vs patch vs section replacement
DIY verdict
EPDM patch kits are genuinely DIY-viable for small punctures
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