Terra Nova Roofing & ConstructionFlat Roof Repair in Essex County, NJ — Newark Flat Roof Leaks
Ponding water on a Newark row house, a seam opening on a three-family in East Orange, or a drain backing up on a commercial roof in Belleville? Terra Nova Roofing & Construction repairs flat and low-slope roofs across Essex County — modified bitumen, EPDM rubber, TPO and rolled roofing. Flat roof leak repair from $650.
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Who does flat roof repair in Essex County, NJ?
Terra Nova Roofing & Construction does flat roof repair in Essex County, NJ — Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Belleville, Montclair, Nutley and nearby towns — on homes, multi-family buildings and commercial roofs, fixing seams, blisters, ponding, drains, scuppers, parapets and flashing on modified bitumen, EPDM, TPO and rolled roofing. Flat roof leak repair starts from $650, with the exact price before any work. Licensed & insured, NJ Lic. #13VH13824700. Call or text 973-200-1617.
What kind of flat roof do you have?
The repair depends on the material. Most flat roofs in Newark and the rest of Essex County are one of these:
| Material | How to recognize it | Where it usually fails |
|---|---|---|
| Modified bitumen | Granulated or smooth rolls, torch-applied or self-adhered, often over older built-up roofing | Seams lifting, blisters, cracks at the edges and around drains — see modified bitumen repair |
| EPDM (rubber) | Black rubber sheet, glued or held down at the edges | Seam tape letting go, shrinkage pulling at walls, punctures — see EPDM repair |
| TPO | White or light gray membrane with heat-welded seams | Seam welds, flashing at curbs and walls, punctures — see TPO repair |
| Rolled roofing | Granulated rolls with nailed and tarred laps, common on porches and garages | Laps opening, nails backing out, cracking — see rolled roofing seam repair |
Not sure? A photo is usually enough for us to tell. Compare materials in the best flat roof material: TPO, EPDM or modified bitumen.
Common flat roof problems we repair in Essex County
Ponding water
Water sitting for days after rain wears out the membrane and finds every weak seam. See ponding water repair.
Blisters and bubbles
Trapped moisture or air under the membrane lifts it. Left alone, blisters crack open. See blister repair.
Open seams
Where two sheets meet is where most flat roof leaks start, especially on older rubber and rolled roofs.
Clogged drains and scuppers
Leaves and debris back water up the roof and over the flashing. See drain repair and scupper repair.
Parapet walls and copings
Water gets in through cracked copings and failed wall flashing and shows up far from the actual hole. See parapet leaks.
Penetrations and hatches
Vents, HVAC curbs, skylights and roof hatches all need flashing that's sealed to the membrane.
How we repair a flat roof leak
Find the real entry point
Water travels under a flat membrane, so the leak is often far from the ceiling stain. We trace it from inside and on the roof.
Check what's under it
We look for wet insulation and soft decking around the leak — patching over a soaked area just traps the water.
Repair with the right material
Seams, patches and flashing are done with materials compatible with your roof — not a bucket of tar over rubber.
Clear the water path
Drains, scuppers and gutters are cleared and checked so water leaves the roof.
You get photos of the problem and the repair, and the exact price before any work starts.
Flat roof repair or replacement?
A good flat roof repair can buy years of service. But sometimes patching isn't worth it. We'll tell you straight:
- Repair makes sense when the leak is at one seam, drain, penetration or wall, the membrane is still flexible and the insulation and deck are dry.
- Section replacement makes sense when one area is soaked or has been patched again and again, but the rest of the roof is sound.
- Full replacement makes sense when the membrane is cracked or shrunk across the roof, there are leaks in several places, or the insulation under it is wet throughout.
Replacement pricing depends on the size, the number of layers to remove, insulation, drains and the parapet details, so we only quote it after an inspection. Read how long a flat roof lasts and what changes flat roof replacement cost.
Flat roof leak repair prices
Starting prices for leak work. Your exact price is in writing before any work:
| Service | Starting price | Typical flat roof job |
|---|---|---|
| Roof leak repair | From $650 | A single open seam, small puncture or one cracked flashing |
| Standard roof repair | From $950 | Drain or scupper rebuild, larger patch, curb or hatch re-flashing |
| Emergency roof leak service | From $1,500 | Active leak, temporary dry-in or tarp, then the permanent repair |
| Wet insulation / rotted decking | Extra | Found once the membrane is opened up |
More detail: what it costs to repair a flat roof leak.
Row houses, multi-families and commercial roofs
Essex County has a lot of flat roofs: attached row houses and two- and three-families in Newark, East Orange and Irvington, apartment buildings, mixed-use storefronts with apartments above, and commercial and industrial buildings. Each brings its own issues:
- Attached homes: the roof often runs continuously over the neighbor's. Leaks at the shared parapet or where the two roofs meet are common, and the repair has to tie in cleanly.
- Multi-family: a leak on the top floor affects tenants. We coordinate access with the owner or super and send photos of what was done.
- Commercial: HVAC units, curbs, drains and larger roof areas. We can schedule around business hours where possible.
Also see flat roof repair in New Jersey and flat roof leak repair.
Keeping a flat roof leak-free
- Clear drains and scuppers in the fall and spring, and after big storms.
- Look after heavy rain: if water is still standing two days later, that area needs attention.
- Keep foot traffic down. Contractors, satellite installers and tenants walking on the roof cause punctures.
- Watch the walls. Cracked copings and loose wall flashing are cheap to fix early and expensive later.
- Get it checked after a big wind storm or any work on rooftop equipment.
Water coming in now? Call or text 973-200-1617. Emergency leak response includes a temporary dry-in to protect the building until it's repaired.
Flat roof repair across Essex County
We repair flat and low-slope roofs in Newark, East Orange, Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Belleville, Nutley, Montclair, West Orange, Maplewood and the rest of Essex County, as well as Passaic, Bergen, Morris, Hudson and Union County.
See roof repair in Bloomfield, Belleville, Nutley and Montclair, or our Essex County roofing contractor page.
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Get a Free Flat Roof Inspection in Essex County
Tell us about the building and where the water shows up, and send a photo if you can. We'll inspect and give you the exact price in writing.
Why Essex County calls us for flat roofs
- Water ponding for days after rain
- A seam or blister that's opened up
- Top-floor leak in a multi-family
- A clogged drain or scupper
- Leak at a parapet, hatch or HVAC unit
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Flat Roof Repair Questions from Essex County
How much does flat roof repair cost in Essex County?
Flat roof leak repair starts from $650, standard roof repair from $950 and emergency leak service from $1,500. Wet insulation or rotted decking is extra. You get the exact price before any work.
Why is my flat roof leaking far from where the water shows up?
Water runs under the membrane and along the deck before it drips through, so the hole can be several feet away. We trace it back.
Is ponding water on a flat roof normal?
A little water that's gone within a day or two is common. Water that stays longer wears out the roof and should be fixed.
Can you patch a rubber (EPDM) roof?
Yes, with compatible EPDM materials. Tar or the wrong patch doesn't bond to rubber and fails.
Do you repair TPO and modified bitumen roofs?
Yes. We repair modified bitumen, EPDM, TPO and rolled roofing.
Should I repair or replace my flat roof?
Repair if the problem is local and the insulation is dry; replace if the membrane is failing across the roof or leaks are in several places. We'll tell you honestly.
Do you work on multi-family and commercial buildings?
Yes. We repair flat roofs on homes, multi-family buildings and commercial properties.
Can you stop a leak today?
Emergency leak response includes a temporary dry-in or tarp. Call or text 973-200-1617; we usually reply the same business day.
Which Essex County towns do you serve?
Newark, East Orange, Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Belleville, Nutley, Montclair, West Orange, Maplewood and the rest of the county.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Licensed and insured, NJ Lic. #13VH13824700, locally owned in Garfield, NJ.
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Updated November 2026 by the Terra Nova Roofing & Construction team, Garfield, NJ • NJ Lic. #13VH13824700