Service area · Orléans
Flat Roof Orleans
Flat and low-slope roof repair, inspections and replacement for homes and commercial properties across Orléans, in Ottawa's east end.
The short answer
We provide flat roof repair, replacement and inspections throughout Orléans. A recurring theme on east-end roofs is wind: open exposure drifts snow against parapets, walls and rooftop equipment, which concentrates meltwater at exactly the details most likely to leak. Our assessments pay particular attention to those junctions and to whether drainage keeps up during spring melt.
Wind, drifting snow and meltwater
Snow doesn't settle evenly on a flat roof. Wind scours open areas and piles snow in the lee of parapets, higher walls and mechanical units. When it melts, those drifts release a lot of water right where the membrane turns up a wall — the base flashing. If that flashing is too low, loose or cracked, water gets behind it.
Drifts can also add significant load. If you notice unusually deep drifts against a wall or on a lower roof below a taller one, have a qualified professional look at it rather than going up yourself.
Residential roofs in Orléans
Orléans housing ranges from older bungalows and split-levels to newer subdivisions and infills. Low-slope roofing usually appears on additions, garages, porches and some contemporary designs with fully flat roofs. On older homes we often find aged roofing over a rear addition; on newer homes the issues tend to be specific details, like on any younger roof.
Commercial corridors
Commercial strips and plazas along the east-end corridors include many low-rise buildings with rooftop units and long parapets. Annual drain clearing and a flashing check before winter are the most cost-effective measures for these roofs.
Questions we ask during an assessment
- Where does water appear inside, and does it follow rain, snowmelt or both?
- How old is the roof, and are there records of past repairs or re-roofing?
- Which membrane is on the roof now — TPO, EPDM, SBS modified bitumen or an older built-up gravel roof?
- Where does water drain — interior drains, scuppers or an eavestrough edge — and does it clear after a storm?
- Is there rooftop equipment, a deck, skylights or a wall the roof meets?
- How is the roof reached safely, and is the building occupied during work?
Repair or replacement in Orléans
If leaks appear only after big melts and only near walls or parapets, a flashing repair or raising the flashing height may solve the problem. If the roof leaks in several places, the membrane is brittle or heavily blistered, or insulation is wet across large areas, replacement is likely the better investment. A replacement is also the right moment to reconsider insulation and drainage.
Service area, not a branch office
Flat Roof Ottawa does not operate a branch office in this community. We travel to properties here from our Ottawa base, and the same assessment, written scope and quote process applies across the city.
We're happy to communicate in English; if you'd prefer to correspond in French, mention it in your request and we'll let you know what we can offer.
References: City of Ottawa — Do I need a building permit? · NRC Energy RCI
Frequently asked questions
Why does my roof only leak during spring melt?
Melt-only leaks often point to base flashings at walls or parapets where drifted snow melts, or to drains that are iced while meltwater is flowing. An assessment can confirm the source.
Is heavy snow on my flat roof dangerous?
Unusually deep drifts can add significant load. Don't go on the roof yourself; have a qualified professional assess it.
Do you cover all of Orléans?
Yes, we serve properties throughout Orléans. Send your request with the location and we'll confirm.
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