Flat roof REPAIR only: Can I do this on my own? Or is it too hard?

Loni Greene
by Loni Greene
Have many roofers come to give est. Then all say we only do full replacement. I need a 4' × 4' replacement. Can I do this on my own ? Or is it too hard ?

  8 answers
  • I think they tell you that because they cannot give you a warranty for just a patch. You don't want to have to patch another spot in another year, etc. You would probably need some sort of rubberized material to help with the water proofing. Perhaps check You Tube to get an idea of what to expect.

  • Tinyshoes Tinyshoes on Jun 05, 2018

    We used tar paper and tar on ours and my dad did it himself!

  • Tauni Tauni on Jun 06, 2018

    Check out a product called "Through The Roof", we fixed our roof with it two years ago and it still does not leak that stuff is amazing. It's a little on the pricey side about $15 for a quart but it does the job so if your roof is leaking and you can't afford a repair or a replacement that's the way to go!

  • Sharon Sharon on Jun 06, 2018

    Here's the link with info about "Through the Roof"...http://www.sashco.com/products/through-the-roof/


  • Sharon Sharon on Jun 06, 2018

    Depends on your skill level. Watch a few YouTube videos and see if you thing you can do it..... you could hire a handyman much cheaper to help you if he has some construction skills. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+replace+a+shed+flat+roof

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv_DwWNbtd4

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  • Jennifer Jennifer on Dec 22, 2023

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  • Annie Annie on Dec 22, 2023

    Here's a video that might be helpful for you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oJGjrLummo