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Built-Up Roof Leak Repair in Conroe that stops the drip for good
Built-Up Roof Leak Repair in Conroe means finding the water on your flat roof, not guessing at it. We handle BUR roof leak fixing Conroe Texas property owners call about most: ponding water, split seams, failed flashing and blistered felt. Whether it is a 1970s commercial building off Frazier Street or a low-slope addition in 77304, we trace the leak to its source and seal it before your ceiling stain spreads.
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What is included
What Our Built-Up Roof Leak Repair Service Includes
Every BUR repair we do includes the full process, not just a patch. Here is what is covered in a standard repair, and what we price separately if we find it once the roof is open.
Full Leak Detection
Moisture meter and infrared thermal imaging camera survey of the roof, plus a drone check of parapets and far corners. We map the wet zone before we open anything so the repair targets the actual source.
Damaged Ply Removal
We cut out the saturated and split plies with a pry bar and inspect the deck underneath. Wet insulation and rotted decking get removed and replaced so the new layers bond to a solid surface.
Membrane and Seam Rebuild
New modified bitumen plies laid in roof cement, with butyl tape and fabric reinforcement at every seam. We match the existing system so the repair ties in and does not create a new weak point.
Flashing and Penetration Sealing
Wall flashing, pipe boots, vent collars and curbs re-set and primed. Every penetration in the repair zone gets re-sealed with compatible materials so it sheds water instead of catching it.
Water Test and Photo Report
A 20-minute water hose test on the repaired area, then a photo report emailed to you. You get documentation of what was wrong, what we did and what it looks like now.
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Service overview
What Built-Up Roof Leak Repair in Conroe Actually Involves
Built-Up Roof Leak Repair in Conroe is the process of locating and sealing water intrusion in a multi-ply asphalt and felt roof system, then restoring the plies so the roof sheds water again. A BUR roof is layers of reinforcing felt mopped in hot asphalt, finished with gravel or a coating. When one ply splits, water travels sideways under the layers and shows up ten feet from the actual hole. That is why we start with a moisture meter and infrared thermal imaging camera instead of a hose and a guess.
Conroe sits in Montgomery County, where summer surface temperatures on a dark BUR roof hit 150 degrees or more, then drop fast after an afternoon storm. That expansion and contraction cycle opens seams and pulls flashing loose. Most of the calls we run are for Conroe built-up roof leak repair service on buildings between 15 and 45 years old, where the original flood coat has dried out. If you have been searching for built-up roof leak repair in Conroe TX near me, we cover the whole city and the surrounding towns.
- Stop Damage Fast — Water follows the deck, not the ceiling stain. A leak we seal today keeps from soaking insulation, rusting metal decking and staining drywall tomorrow. Most repairs are finished in a single visit, and we test with a water hose test kit before we pack up.
- Extend Roof Life — A BUR roof with good plies left can run another 8 to 12 years once the seams and flashing are sound. We re-saturate dried felt with roof cement and modified bitumen rather than selling you a tear-off you do not need yet.
- Lower Energy Load — Wet insulation loses R-value fast. Drying and repairing the assembly keeps your HVAC from fighting a soggy roof deck, which shows up on summer electric bills across Conroe. One commercial client cut a hot-spot complaint after we replaced two saturated batts.
- Protect the Interior — Ceiling water stains, attic moisture and rusted pipe boot collars all trace back to the same roof. Fixing the source protects inventory, equipment and tenant spaces. We document the repair with photos so you have a record for insurance or a future sale.
- 24/7 Emergency Response — Active leaks do not wait for business hours. We answer the phone around the clock and can tarp a roof the same day to stop the water while we schedule the permanent repair. Emergency built-up roof leak repair Conroe TX calls get priority routing.
- Flat Pricing, No Surprises — You get a written scope and a flat price before we open the roof. No hourly meter running, no change-order games. If we find more damage once we are in, we stop, show you photos and price it before we continue.
- Real Leak Detection — Anyone can smear roof cement on a wet spot. We use a moisture meter and infrared thermal imaging camera to find the source, which is why our repairs hold. That is the difference between Conroe built-up roof leak repair service and a patch that fails in three months.
- Warrantied Workmanship — Every repair carries a workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer material warranty. If the same seam leaks again inside the term, we come back and make it right at no charge. Ask us for the warranty terms in writing when we quote the job.
The service timeline
How Our Built-Up Roof Leak Repair Process Works
Call and Schedule
You call (936) 304-3062 and describe what you are seeing: a ceiling stain, a drip after rain, ponding water. We book a same-day or next-day inspection, and for active leaks we roll a crew out 24/7. You get a window, not a maybe.
Leak Detection
We walk the roof with a moisture meter and an infrared thermal imaging camera to map wet zones under the plies. A roof inspection drone checks the far corners and parapet walls we cannot safely reach. This takes 30 to 60 minutes on most Conroe buildings.
Source and Scope
We open the roof at the wet zone with a pry bar and find the actual breach: a split seam, a failed pipe boot, a chimney leak or a flashing leak at the wall. You get a written scope and a flat price before any material goes down.
Repair and Seal
We cut out the damaged plies, dry the deck, then rebuild with modified bitumen and roof cement. Seams get butyl tape and a fabric-reinforced coat. Flashing is re-set and primed. Most repairs take two to four hours; larger sections run a full day.
Water Test and Report
We flood the repaired area with a water hose test kit and watch it for 20 minutes. If it holds, we photograph the finished work and email you the file. If it does not, we keep going until it does. That is the whole point.
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Tools and Methods We Use on BUR Roofs
Infrared thermal imaging camera
Shows wet insulation under the roof surface as a temperature difference. This is how we find hidden leaks without tearing up the whole roof to look for them.
Moisture meter
Confirms the thermal camera reading by measuring actual moisture content in the plies and insulation. Two tools agreeing means we are opening the right spot.
Roof inspection drone
Checks parapet walls, high curbs and far corners safely. On large commercial BUR roofs it saves hours and gives us photos we can share with you.
Water hose test kit
Floods the repaired area for 20 minutes to prove the fix holds before we leave. No repair is finished until it passes the test.
Roof safety harness and ladder stabilizer
Keeps our crew safe on steep transitions and ladder access. OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training backs up the equipment.
Pry bar and roofing nail gun
Opens the plies cleanly and re-secures decking and edge metal. Clean cuts mean the new layers bond flat and the repair lasts.
Caulking gun and pitch hoist
Applies sealant precisely at terminations and lifts heavy membrane rolls to the roof without dragging them across the surface.
Infrared and moisture-meter cross-check
We never trust a single reading. The thermal camera finds the wet zone, the moisture meter confirms it, and we open the roof only at the confirmed source. This is the core of our leak detection process.
Fabric-reinforced seam rebuild
Split seams get butyl tape, roof cement and a fabric layer before the modified bitumen cap goes down. The reinforcement keeps the seam from re-opening under thermal movement.
NRCA Member installation standards
We follow NRCA Member detailing for flashing, terminations and penetrations. That means the repair is built the way a new roof would be, not patched to get you through the season.
Water test before sign-off
Every repair gets a 20-minute water hose test on the repaired area. If it leaks, we keep working. You do not pay for a repair that has not been proven.
Where this service helps
When Conroe Property Owners Call Us for BUR Repair
A commercial building off I-45 has a ceiling tile falling after every heavy rain, and the property manager cannot find the source.
We run an infrared thermal imaging camera survey across the whole BUR field, map the wet zones, and open the roof at the source. Most of these turn out to be a single failed seam or flashing detail that has been leaking for months. One targeted repair instead of a full tear-off, usually completed in a day, with a photo report for the owner and the insurance file.
A homeowner in 77304 has a low-slope BUR roof over a garage addition that drips into the ceiling during storms.
We tarp it the same day if it is actively leaking, then return when the roof dries to repair the seam or flashing. We also repair the interior ceiling stain once the roof is sealed. A dry garage, a repaired ceiling, and a flat price that came in under what a full replacement would have cost.
A 40-year-old BUR roof has multiple blisters and the owner is weighing repair against replacement.
We inspect the plies, test for saturation, and give you an honest read on how much serviceable roof is left. If repair buys 8 to 12 more years, we tell you that instead of pushing a replacement. A restoration repair that extends the roof life at a fraction of replacement cost, with a clear timeline for when replacement will actually make sense.
A tenant calls at 2 a.m. because water is dripping onto equipment in a warehouse.
We answer 24/7 and roll a crew to tarp the roof and stop the water. Once the storm passes and the roof dries, we return for the permanent BUR repair. Equipment protected, tenant calmed down, and a permanent fix scheduled within 48 hours of the storm.
Local execution
How Built-Up Roof Leak Repair Runs in Conroe
Conroe roofs take a beating. Summer surface temps on a dark BUR membrane push past 150 degrees, then afternoon thunderstorms drop the temperature 40 degrees in an hour. That cycle opens seams and pulls flashing loose year after year. Add the spring hail that rolls through Montgomery County and you get a roof that needs attention more often than the same roof in a milder climate. Most of the buildings we work on are 15 to 45 years old, with the original flood coat dried out and the plies starting to crack. We also see a lot of low-slope additions on homes in 77303 and 77384 where the BUR section ties into shingles, and that transition is a common leak point. If you need emergency built-up roof leak repair Conroe TX same day, we run 24/7 during storm season and can usually tarp the same day you call. We know the local building stock, the code requirements, and the details that fail first here.
Downtown Conroe
Older commercial buildings with original BUR roofs, many with parapet walls and internal drains that need regular clearing.
The Woodlands
Custom homes with low-slope BUR sections over garages and additions, often tied into complex shingle transitions.
Shenandoah
Commercial and multi-family buildings with large flat roofs and HVAC curbs that are common leak entry points.
Willis
Rural and semi-rural properties with outbuildings and shops that have BUR or modified bitumen roofs exposed to full sun.
Oak Ridge North
Mixed residential and light commercial, with a lot of 1980s and 1990s BUR roofs reaching the end of their service life.
Summer heat cycling above 150 degrees on dark membrane
Expands and contracts the plies daily, which opens seams and dries out the asphalt flood coat faster than in cooler climates.
Spring hail and high-wind storms across Montgomery County
Bruises the membrane and loosens flashing. We document hail damage with HAAG Certified Inspector methods for insurance claims.
Heavy afternoon rain and ponding on low-slope roofs
Standing water finds every weak point. We check drains and slope on every repair call and address ponding before it causes the next leak.
Humidity and attic moisture in summer
Slows drying after a leak and can lead to mold if the roof is not sealed quickly. We dry saturated insulation as part of the repair.
Before and after
What a successful service visit changes.
Warehouse Seam Leak in Conroe 77301
Before
A 22,000 sq ft warehouse had a ceiling stain spreading across 300 sq ft of racking area. Two prior patch attempts had failed. The roof was a 1988 four-ply BUR with dried-out seams and ponding near an internal drain.
After
We mapped the wet zone with infrared, opened 40 linear feet of split seam, rebuilt it with modified bitumen and fabric reinforcement, and cleared the drain. The water test held, and the ceiling stayed dry through the next three storms.
Maintenance: Clear the drain quarterly and schedule a seam inspection each spring before storm season. A $400 annual check beats a $6,000 interior repair.
Garage BUR Leak in The Woodlands
Before
A homeowner had a persistent drip into the garage ceiling after every rain. The BUR roof was 18 years old with a failed pipe boot and cracked flashing at the wall. The ceiling drywall was stained and soft across a 4 ft section.
After
We replaced the pipe boot, re-flashed the wall, rebuilt the seam, and repaired the ceiling drywall and texture. Total job was one day plus a return visit for the interior. The leak has not returned in two years.
Maintenance: Check the pipe boot and wall flashing every fall. Sealant on a BUR roof in Conroe typically needs refreshing every 5 to 7 years.
Retail Center Blister Repair in Shenandoah
Before
A retail center had blisters across 600 sq ft of a 30-year-old BUR roof. One blister had broken open and was leaking into a tenant space. The owner was quoted a full replacement at $85,000.
After
We opened and dried the blisters, re-saturated the felt with roof cement, and installed a modified bitumen cap over the affected area. The repair cost under $9,000 and bought the owner an estimated 8 to 10 more years of roof life.
Maintenance: Walk the roof twice a year and photograph any new blisters. Early repair on a BUR roof is almost always cheaper than waiting for the plies to fail.
Problems we solve
Flat-Roof Leak Problems We Solve in Conroe
Most BUR leaks fall into a handful of patterns. Here are the ones we see most in Conroe, what happens if you leave them, and how we fix them.
Split seams and open laps on an aging BUR roof
Water runs sideways under the plies and shows up as a ceiling stain far from the seam. Left alone, it saturates insulation and rusts the metal deck. We cut back the split, dry the area, and rebuild the seam with modified bitumen, butyl tape and a fabric-reinforced coat. The repair is stronger than the original lap and carries a workmanship warranty.
Failed flashing at walls, curbs and chimneys
Flashing leaks are the number one cause of BUR water intrusion in Conroe. The sealant dries out in the Texas heat, cracks, and lets water straight into the wall assembly. We remove the old sealant, prime the substrate, and re-set the flashing with new metal and a UV-rated sealant from Henry Company or Sika. We also rebuild the cricket behind chimneys so water sheds instead of pooling.
Ponding water and clogged roof drains
Standing water finds every weak point in the membrane. It also adds weight to the structure and accelerates the breakdown of the asphalt flood coat. We clear the drains, check the slope, and repair any low spots with a tapered modified bitumen patch. If the ponding is structural, we tell you straight and price the fix separately.
Blistered and alligatored BUR surface
Blisters trap moisture under the plies. When they break open, the roof loses its flood coat and the felt starts to dry out and crack across the whole field. We open the blisters, dry them, and re-saturate the felt with roof cement and a new modified bitumen cap. On larger areas we recommend a full restoration coat to buy years before replacement.
Proof behind the promise
Licensed, Insured and Warrantied in Conroe
Technical expertise
Flat-Roof Experience You Can Verify
Our technicians work low-slope roofs every week, not once a season. We carry OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training, work to NRCA Member standards, and hold HAAG Certified Inspector credentials for storm and hail claims. On the material side we install and repair Firestone, Carlisle SynTec, Tremco, Sika and Henry Company systems, so we are not learning your roof on your dime. We have opened up hundreds of BUR assemblies across Montgomery County and know what a 1985 four-ply and a 2005 two-ply cap sheet each do when they fail.
- OSHA 30-trained crews working to NRCA Member installation standards on every low-slope job.
- HAAG Certified Inspector on staff for hail damage and insurance documentation.
- Factory-trained on Firestone, Carlisle SynTec, Tremco, Sika and Henry Company BUR systems.
- Moisture meter and infrared thermal imaging camera used on every leak call, no exceptions.
- Texas Roofing License held, fully insured and bonded for commercial and residential work.
How much does built-up roof leak repair cost in Conroe TX?
Most residential BUR repairs in Conroe run $450 to $1,800 in 2026, and small seam or flashing fixes start around $350. Commercial roofs with larger wet zones or saturated insulation run $2,500 to $8,000 once decking and batts are replaced. The two biggest cost drivers are how far water traveled under the plies and whether the deck is still sound. We give you a flat price before we start.
Who fixes built-up roof leaks in Conroe Texas?
Roof Leak Repair Conroe Pros fixes built-up roof leaks across Conroe and Montgomery County. We handle BUR roof leak fixing Conroe Texas property owners need on both commercial and residential low-slope roofs, from single-ply patches to full seam rebuilds. Call (936) 304-3062 and we will schedule an inspection, usually same day or next day.
Can built-up roof leaks be repaired in the rain in Conroe TX?
Yes, we can stop an active leak in the rain with emergency roof tarping and temporary sealant, but permanent BUR repair needs a dry surface. Asphalt and modified bitumen will not bond to wet felt, so a repair done in a downpour will fail. We tarp it now, then return when the roof dries, usually within 24 to 48 hours, to do the permanent fix.
How long does built-up roof leak repair take in Conroe TX?
A single seam or flashing repair takes two to four hours. A larger section with saturated insulation and deck repair runs one to two days. Full BUR restoration on a commercial building can take three to five days depending on square footage. We tell you the timeline before we start and keep you updated if anything changes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Built-Up Roof Leak Repair
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Contact Our Conroe Roof Leak Team
Call us at (936) 304-3062 any time, day or night. We answer live during business hours and our emergency line stays open 24/7 for active leaks. Most Conroe calls get a same-day inspection, and you will always get a written price before we start work.