Pueblo Roof Repair in Albuquerque

From the North Valley's old adobes to the Westside's builder homes, Albuquerque has thousands of flat roofs hidden behind parapet walls. Some are original tar and gravel. Many are sprayed foam with a coating on top. Newer and replacement roofs are often TPO. Each type fails in its own way, but almost all of them leak in the same places: where the roof meets the parapet, at the canales and around openings.

The good news is that most leaks don't mean a new roof. A careful repair at the source, followed by a protective coat, often adds years. The key is checking what's under the surface first. Wet foam or wet felt changes everything, and covering it up only traps the water.

Signs it's time to call

• Ceiling stains along outside walls or vigas
• Water standing on the roof two days after rain
• Rust or stains below the canales
• Bare gravel, blisters or exposed foam
• Cracks along the tops of parapet walls

Tar and gravel roofs

Older built-up roofs can be repaired when the leaks are limited and the felts are dry. When they're wet and failing everywhere, foam or TPO is the better investment. See tar and gravel vs foam vs TPO.

Foam roofs

Recoat before the foam is exposed. A recoat costs a fraction of re-foaming. See flat roof recoating.

Monsoon season

Clear the canales and fix weak spots before July. See the monsoon checklist.

What it costs

Small repairs often run a few hundred dollars; recoats and new roofs are priced per square foot. See repair costs.