Stopping a rubber roof leak

What steps can be taken to stop a rubber roof leak? Must it be dealt with by a professional?

Asked by Lou on 8th Jul 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi I’m Martin from Mw home improvements when would you like me to come and have a look at the work if you could just send me your full address and postcode and what time thank you"
Answered on 8th Jul 2022 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
"It doesn’t always require a professional to deal with a leaking rubber roof sole trader roofers can do the work to they find where the leak starts and fix the problem"
Answered on 2nd Aug 2023 - Member since Jul 2023 - report
"We advise you hire a professional, there are many variants of liquid rubber and fleece-back rubber systems, not all systems bond with each other, if you aren't sure and try to bond two systems together they will fail and trap water between them causing severe rot and damage."
Answered on 8th Jul 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"Yes you need a qualified installer to come and patch over a new piece"
Answered on 4th Aug 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"It is recommended to deal with a professional.
This can also be resolved by yourself if you had all materials , i also recommend you watch the basics on YouTube"
Answered on 9th Jul 2022 - Member since Aug 2018 - report
"Maybe best to replace it or use a good sellent and no buy aquipol and flash and do it yourself"
Answered on 17th Jul 2022 - Member since Aug 2020 - report
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