Roof Patch Repairs2024-02-23T14:17:29+00:00

Roof Patch Repairs

Swift and straightforward roof membrane repairs

EPDM membranes are hard to damage, but straightforward to fix, often with a quick roof patch repair. We’re here to help you assess and find the right approach to your repair.

With a range of repair options available, from roof patching to liquid coatings, PermaRoof UK can help you get the job done fast and minimise the damage.

What can cause damage to flat roofs?

There are a number of common ways a flat roof can become damaged. Some of the top causes leading to roof repairs are:

  • Ponding
  • Failed membrane or felt covering
  • Weather damage
  • Clogged gutters
  • Storm-carried debris
  • Overhanging tree branches

Assessing a roof repair

When flat roofing becomes damaged, it is important to act fast to avoid further damage to roof decks, timbers and the space below. The action you take will depend on the extent of the damage and for how long it has been there.

Try to locate the source of the problem as soon as possible if you have found signs of a leak. Catching it early will minimise the damage. Once you have found the issue, examine the affected area to assess the type of repair needed.

A minor hole or tear in a high quality roof membrane can often be quickly and easily handled with a patch repair.

Larger cracks in other types of roofing, such as concrete for instance, can be sealed with liquid coatings. This type of product can either be used to repair the damage or to provide a temporary, emergency repair to seal while waiting for a professional roofer.

Significant holes or large tears in any roofing membrane or felt-type covering can typically be much harder to repair and may already have damaged roof timbers or decks. These may require professional assistance for a reliable repair and are often replaced altogether with more modern, higher performing EPDM systems.

What to do when roofing can’t be repaired

When significant damage has occurred, sometimes roof coverings simply can’t be repaired. Similarly, homeowners may find themselves carrying out the same repair repeatedly or there may be more extensive damage caused by an overlooked minor repair. In these instances, often the only option left is to replace the roof covering altogether.

We provide a range of standard and bespoke roof kits to help make re-roofing fast and straightforward. Suitable for both trade and DIY projects, flat roof kits from PermaRoof UK offer a long term approach and a hard-wearing, durable finish.

  • Fast and easy to install

  • RubberCover EPDM membrane

  • Everything included

  • 50-year service life expectancy

  • UV-stable and Ozone resistant

  • High quality adhesives

  • 100% waterproofing

  • Hard to damage, easy to repair

Not confident to do the patch repair yourself? Find a local contractor

PermaRoof UK have teamed up with certified and trusted flat roof installers across the UK to ensure you can have the best quality products fitted by fully trained contractors in your area.

Repairing leaks in other flat roof materials with liquid PU

Roof repair liquid provides a long-lasting, reliable seal over an almost limitless range of substrates and common flat roofing materials, such as concrete, felt, metal, bitumen, timber and more. Ideal for Emergency Roof Repairs.

Some of the damage that leads to an emergency repair simply cannot be avoided, such as storm-carried debris. A liquid repair product can be extremely useful in these instances, providing a fast, reliable fix to accidental damage.

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Emergency Roof Repair Liquid

Create a fast, simple repair to last or a temporary seal while you wait for planned works. Emergency Roof Repair instantly waterproofs in a single coat, straight from the tin.

Roof Repairs Range

We stock a range of products to make patch repairs fast and straightforward. From patches to primer, sealant and tools, plus a range of how-to tutorials to guide you through.

Replacement Roofing Kits

When a repair just isn’t an option anymore, our replacement roof kits contain everything you need. High performance RubberCover EPDM membrane with a 50-year lifespan.

Frequently asked questions about roof repairs

How can I tell if my roof is leaking?2025-09-05T08:04:05+00:00

Check inside buildings, the roof space, closed rooms – signs of roof damage can include:

  • An obvious damp smell
  • Damp or dark patches on ceilings or walls
  • Condensation around the windows
  • Mould or mildew forming
  • Peeling wallpaper or blown plasterwork

Find out more about roof repairs.

Can you buy an EPDM patch?2025-09-05T08:06:02+00:00

Yes. We stock EPDM patches in the PermaRoof online store here. If the hole or tear requires a larger patch, consider using a piece of EPDM membrane, applied using primer and the correct adhesives or sealant as usual.

Find out more about roof repairs.

Will a patch repair be suitable for EPDM?2025-09-05T08:08:05+00:00

A small hole or tear in an EPDM membrane can be effectively repaired using a patch. Ensure that the patch is sufficiently large enough to completely cover the hole and surrounding area. If the hole or damage is significant, it may be better to replace the roof covering altogether.

It is always advisable to thoroughly check the deck below, before carrying out the patch repair. This is to ensure that there is no damage to the timber or substrate as a result of the leak. Any repairs to the deck should be made and allowed to dry out first.

Find out more about roof patch repairs.

What is a patch repair?2025-09-05T08:08:27+00:00

A patch repair is typically carried out on roofing membrane, where a ‘patch’ of the membrane is used to seal a hole or tear in a similar way to a bicycle puncture.

Find out more about roof patch repairs.

Can you use the Emergency Roof Repair product in the rain?2025-09-05T08:10:06+00:00

No, it is not advisable to use the product while it is raining. However, it can effectively seal in minutes and will protect the repair if rain begins shortly afterwards.

More about emergency roof repairs.

Is the Emergency Roof Repair product a roof repair paint?2025-09-05T08:11:21+00:00

Although PermaRoof Emergency Roof Repair is not a paint product, this type of liquid is often referred to as ‘repair paint’.

More about emergency roof repairs.

What is liquid roof repair made from?2025-09-05T08:12:10+00:00

The product consists of a liquid acrylic polyurethane blend that can be used in conjunction with a webbing-type matting for a longer term repair.

More about liquid roofing.

Do you need special tools to apply Emergency Roof Repair?2025-09-05T08:12:32+00:00

No, PermaRoof Emergency Roof Repair can be applied with a paintbrush once thoroughly stirred.

More about emergency roof repairs.

Why is my felt roof leaking?2025-09-05T08:13:05+00:00

Traditional felt shed roofing loses its integrity over time and often needs to be repaired or replaced. In hot weather, the surface is prone to melting and this can result in bubbles forming across the surface. When it rains, or the weather grows cooler, these bubbles can crack easily, which lets in water.

Replacing old felt covering with a modern EPDM membrane minimises the risk of leaking and preserves the integrity of the shed for longer.

Find out more about roof repairs.

About PermaRoof

With an award-winning reputation for sales and customer service, you can be confident we’re a company that puts our customers first, whether you’re a trade counter searching for a reliable supplier, a professional flat roofer with a business to expand or a DIY enthusiast.

Our facility located in Derbyshire allows us to stock a significant amount of EPDM and we have the capacity for cutting hundreds of sheets per day. Centrally located in the Midlands, PermaRoof UK offers our reliable, fast delivery service via the company fleet across the country for most of our extensive range of flat roofing products.

Over the last few years, we have extended our range of products to not only flat roofing products, but products that solve further problems such as artificial grass, maintenance free metal fence system and other long term solutions.

Why choose PermaRoof?

We offer genuine EPDM membranes at the same price as the people that are selling ‘similar’ membranes, that’s right. With PermaRoof price promise, we are guaranteed to be the best priced, for the same product, with a CE certificate, membrane warranty, and the peace of mind that the products are genuine. Why would you need any other supplier?

We have grown… Find out what PermaRoof has to offer

We are much more than just roofing. Permanent solutions to age-old problems.

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