Residential Flat Roofing
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Flat roofing built around where the water goes.
We repair and replace flat and low-slope roofs on homes across the Carolinas: TPO, PVC, EPDM, and modified bitumen systems, plus rooftop paver decks.
Flat roof repair
Seams, flashing, and drains fixed when a repair is all the roof needs.
Flat roof replacement
Tear-off to the deck, wet decking replaced, then a new membrane and edge metal.
Four membrane systems
TPO, PVC, EPDM, and modified bitumen, matched to your roof.
Rooftop paver decks
Aspire pavers by Brava over a protected membrane.
Flat roofs are their own trade.
A shingle roof sheds water. The pitch carries rain down and off the house before it has a chance to get in. A flat roof cannot do that. It is really a low-slope roof, pitched just enough to move water slowly toward a drain or an edge, so it has to seal water out instead. Every seam, every flashing where the roof meets a wall, and every drain has to be watertight.
That is why so many residential roofers turn flat roof work away, and why a flat roof done by a shingle crew often leaks within a few years. The Baker family of companies has roofed low-slope buildings for more than 100 years, and that commercial experience is what we bring to the flat and low-slope parts of your home.
Our crews are trained through an in-house installation academy with required continuing education, and a dedicated safety team runs trainings year-round.
Flat roof repair or replace? Here is what we look for.
Most companies sell you a roof. We will tell you if you need one. On a flat roof that matters, because a lot of leaks come from one failed seam, flashing, or drain rather than a failed roof. When your flat roof is leaking, these are the things we check first.
Ponding water
Water still sitting on the roof 48 hours after a rain. It usually means a low spot or a slow drain, and sitting water finds seams.
Blistering
Bubbles in the membrane where it has come loose from the layers under it. A few blisters can be cut out and patched. Many of them mean the roof is failing.
Open seams
Seams that have split or lifted. On most systems a seam can be resealed or rewelded without redoing the roof.
Failed flashing
Cracked or loose flashing where the roof meets a wall, a chimney, a skylight, or a vent. This is where most flat roof leaks start, and it is usually a repair.
Soft decking
A spongy feel underfoot means water has reached the insulation or the wood deck. Wet decking has to be cut out and replaced.
Age and wear
A membrane that is brittle, cracked, or worn thin across the whole roof is past repair, no matter how good the seams look.
If a repair can buy your roof more years, we will tell you. If the roof is done, we will show you why with photos from your own roof.
Request a consultationFlat roof systems we install.
Each of these works well on a home when it is installed and drained correctly. The right one depends on the size of the roof, what sits on it, and how you want it to look from the windows above.
TPO
- What it is
- A single-ply plastic membrane. The seams are heat-welded into one continuous sheet.
- Where it fits
- Most homes. Additions, modern roofs, roofs with solar or a paver deck.
- Color
- White or light gray
- Typical lifespan
- 20 to 30 years
PVC
- What it is
- A single-ply vinyl membrane, also heat-welded, that stands up well to grease, chemicals, and standing water.
- Where it fits
- Roofs near kitchens and vents, under decks, or where water tends to sit.
- Color
- White or light gray
- Typical lifespan
- 20 to 30 years
EPDM
- What it is
- A synthetic rubber sheet, glued down, with taped seams. Often one piece on a small roof.
- Where it fits
- Smaller, simple roofs with few penetrations, like a garage or porch.
- Color
- Black
- Typical lifespan
- 20 to 30 years
Modified bitumen
- What it is
- Layers of asphalt membrane with a granulated cap sheet on top, similar to a heavy-duty shingle in sheet form.
- Where it fits
- Roofs that see foot traffic or tie into a shingle roof.
- Color
- Gray, black, or white granules
- Typical lifespan
- 15 to 20 years
Aspire paver systems by Brava for usable rooftop space.
A flat roof can be living space: a terrace off the bedroom, a deck over the garage, a balcony above the pool. The hard part is building that space without turning the roof under it into a leak nobody can reach.
We install Aspire composite pavers by Brava, set on an interlocking grid over a protection layer on the membrane. The pavers weigh a fraction of what concrete or stone does, water drains through the joints and under the grid to the roof drains, and each paver lifts out if the roof below ever needs attention.
Roof first, deck second
We confirm the structure can carry a deck, then plan the drainage and flashing before a single paver goes down.
Lightweight composite
Made largely from recycled material and far lighter than stone, which matters on a roof.
Drains underneath
Water runs under the grid to the drains, so the terrace does not hold water.
Lifts out for service
Pavers come up one at a time, so a membrane repair does not mean tearing out the deck.
Where flat roofs show up on homes.
Most Carolina homes with a flat roof have it on one part of the house. These are the places we work on most.
Porch roofs
Front and back porches with a low-slope roof tied into the main house, where the joint between the two is the usual leak.
Additions and sunrooms
Rear additions and sunrooms built with a flat roof to sit under second-story windows.
Garages
Attached and detached garages, often a simple roof that suits EPDM or TPO.
Dormers
Shed and flat-topped dormers, where the low-slope section meets shingles on three sides.
Modern and mid-century homes
Homes designed with flat or low-slope roofs throughout, with parapets, curves, and clean edge lines.
Rooftop decks and balconies
Terraces and balconies over living space, where the roof under the deck has to be right the first time.
A modern home with a flat roof.
A contemporary home with a curved main roof, low-slope wings, a solar array, and a pool terrace. Light gray membrane throughout, with edge metal that follows every curve of the architecture.
The curved main roof and its solar array. 
The pool terrace side of the house. 
Low-slope wings stepping down toward the pond. 
Parapet walls with capped edges on every section. 
From overhead: the main roof, the wings, and the pool terrace.
What goes into the cost of a flat roof.
There is no honest price for a flat roof replacement until someone has been on the roof. A porch roof and a full modern roof with a terrace are very different jobs. These are the things that move the number, and after we inspect, you get a written, itemized proposal before any work starts.
Size
The square footage of the low-slope area, plus how many separate sections it is split into.
System
TPO, PVC, EPDM, or modified bitumen, and whether a paver deck goes on top.
Decking condition
Wet or rotted wood under the old roof has to be replaced, and we tell you the day we find it.
Drainage
Tapered insulation to build slope, new drains, or scuppers where water sits today.
Tear-off layers
How many old roofs are on there. We tear off to the deck; we do not lay a new roof over an old one.
Access and tie-ins
How hard the roof is to reach, and how much of it ties into walls, windows, or a sloped shingle roof.
Flat roofs in the Carolina climate.
Heat and UV wear on every flat roof in the Carolinas. Beyond that, each of our markets is hard on a low-slope roof in its own way.
Raleigh and the Triangle
Summer storms dump a lot of rain fast, so drains and slope have to keep up with a downpour, not just a drizzle.
Roofing in Raleigh →Greensboro and the Triad
Hot summers and cold snaps swing the temperature widely, which works seams and flashing loose over time.
Roofing in Greensboro →Asheville and the mountains
Freeze-thaw cycles turn any water that gets into a seam into ice that pries it further open.
Roofing in Asheville →Charleston and the Lowcountry
Hurricane winds pull at roof edges, and heavy coastal rain tests every drain. Edge metal and attachment matter most here.
Roofing in Charleston →
Why hire Baker for your flat roofing project
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Real homeowner reviews about real Baker installs across the Carolinas.
The verified Google reviews below come from real Baker customers across the Carolinas, on jobs ranging from full roof replacements to quick repairs and post-storm inspections. We've earned our 4.9★ average over 2,000-plus reviews the slow way: by showing up on time, quoting honestly, and cleaning up like we were never there.
- Laurie Tocash4 months ago
Baker replaced our slate roof and they were absolutely excellent. Steven Bartz was professional and a pleasure to work with the entire process. From start to finish everything was flawless, and the final result is a truly beautiful roof.
- David George3 months ago
Exceptional job on window, siding and gutter replacement. Everything was literally measured twice and arrived the proper size. No surprises once work started, and the job site was kept clean with daily end-of-day sweeps.
- Anthony Gallo7 months ago
We were told by someone else that we needed an entirely new roof. Will gave us the honest news that we only had a few shingles and pipe boots to replace. His honesty and quick scheduling saved us so much stress (and money).
Meet our flat roofing crew.
Every Baker project is handled by real, named people who treat your home like their own. We are family-led, 111 years in, and 100% employee-owned. When you call Baker, you reach these folks.Learn more about us.
Ronald Hicks
General Manager
William Price
Operations Manager
Steven Bartz
Exterior Consultant
Jose Figueroa
Quality Control Manager
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North Carolina
Service AreasYour flat roofing project, first call to final sweep
Six steps, one named project manager on the job start to finish, and zero surprises along the way.
- 01
Free on-site inspection
We walk the roof, open the attic, and bring real shingle samples, not a drive-by tape-measure quote from the curb.
- 02
Honest assessment & written quote
You get an itemized written quote and honest news: a repair if that's all you need, a full replacement only if you do.
- 03
Choose your system & financing
Pick your shingle, color, and warranty tier. 0% for 24 months is available, no deposit required.
- 04
Schedule & material delivery
We lock a date that works for you and stage materials at your home. Your named project manager coordinates every detail.
- 05
Install day
A real Baker crew with a named PM on site, plus photo updates from the roof while we work, so you're never in the dark.
- 06
Magnetic sweep & final walkthrough
Every job ends with a magnetic nail sweep across the driveway and a walkthrough together before we call it done.
Common flat roofing questions from Carolina homeowners
How long does a flat roof last?+
A TPO, PVC, or EPDM roof commonly lasts 20 to 30 years, and modified bitumen 15 to 20. Drainage matters more than the material. A roof that drains properly and has sound flashing at every wall and vent will outlast one that holds water, which is why we look at slope and drains before we talk about materials.
Can a leaking flat roof be repaired instead of replaced?+
Often, yes. A lot of flat roof leaks come from one split seam, a cracked flashing where the roof meets a wall, or a clogged drain, and any of those can be fixed on its own. Replacement is the answer when the membrane is brittle across the whole roof or the decking under it has gone soft. We inspect first and show you photos of what we found.
What is the best flat roof material for a home?+
For most homes we recommend TPO. The seams are heat-welded into one sheet, it comes in white and light gray to keep heat off the rooms below, and it suits roofs with solar or a paver deck. PVC is a good pick near kitchen vents or where water tends to sit, EPDM rubber suits small, simple roofs, and modified bitumen holds up to foot traffic. We price the options that fit your roof and tell you why.
Can you put a flat roof over a porch or addition?+
Yes. Porches, additions, and sunrooms are the most common flat roofs we work on. The key detail is the joint where the low-slope roof meets the house or a shingle roof, so we flash that tie-in carefully and make sure the new roof pitches water away from the wall.
Is ponding water on a flat roof a problem?+
Some standing water right after a heavy rain is normal. Water still there 48 hours later is not, because sitting water wears on the membrane and finds seams. It usually means a low spot, a blocked drain, or too little slope. When we replace a roof we can add tapered insulation to build slope toward the drains or scuppers.
Can I walk on or use my flat roof?+
You can walk on most flat roofs for maintenance, but regular foot traffic wears a membrane out early. If you want to use the roof as a deck or terrace, we install Aspire paver systems by Brava over a protected membrane, after we confirm the structure can carry it.
How much does a flat roof replacement cost?+
It depends on the size of the roof, the system, the condition of the decking, the drainage work it needs, how many old layers come off, and how it ties into walls or a sloped roof. After we inspect, you get a written, itemized proposal before any work starts.
Have a question? Call us at (984) 369-9350.
More about flat roofs.
Are flat roofs really that bad?
Benefits, myths, and the maintenance a low-slope roof actually needs.
Will my flat roof hold up against leaks?
What decides how long a flat roof lasts, and how to make it last longer.
Aspire pavers by Brava
The composite paver system we use on roof decks, balconies, and terraces.
Building an A-frame over a flat roof
When it makes sense to add pitch over an existing low-slope roof.
Ready to talk about your flat roofing project?
Tell us about the low-slope part of your home. A Baker project manager will come out, walk the roof, and tell you honestly whether it needs a repair or a new roof.
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