RV Roof Repair Fort Lauderdale FL

Hurricane season (June through November) is one of the most damaging periods for RV roofs in Broward County. Wind-driven rain finds its way through even small gaps in lap sealant around roof penetrations like AC units, vents, and antennas. Tropical storm-force winds can lift degraded EPDM membrane edges and cause debris impacts that puncture the roof. Our team performs pre-hurricane and post-storm roof inspections throughout Broward County to catch damage early before water intrusion causes structural harm.

Most modern RVs use EPDM rubber, TPO membrane, or fiberglass roofing systems. EPDM is the most common and is a black or white rubber membrane. TPO is a white thermoplastic membrane. Fiberglass is used on some higher-end motorhomes. The repair approach differs for each - EPDM is resealed with Dicor lap sealant and patched with EternaBond tape, TPO requires heat-welded repairs or compatible sealants, and fiberglass is repaired with gel coat and fiberglass matting. Our technicians identify your roof type during inspection and use the correct materials.

Roof inspection runs $89 to $149. Seam resealing ranges from $175 to $350 for a typical-length RV. Full lap sealant application around all roof penetrations on a standard RV runs $250 to $450. Membrane patching for punctures or tears runs $300 to $650 depending on patch size and location. Full rubber roof membrane replacement for a 32 to 40-foot RV typically ranges from $2,800 to $5,500 including materials and labor.

Yes. Roof repair is a service we perform at campsites throughout Broward County, including T.Y. Park, Easterlin Park, CB Smith Park, Quiet Waters Park, and Tradewind Park. Most repair work - seam resealing, lap sealant application, patch installation - can be done at any campsite with adequate clearance around the RV. Full roof membrane replacement requires a more stable work environment and we typically recommend doing that work at a storage facility or residential property.

Dicor lap sealant is the RV industry's standard self-leveling sealant for sealing around roof penetrations like AC units, vents, skylights, and antennas on EPDM and TPO roofs. It remains flexible after curing, accommodating the thermal expansion and contraction of the roof membrane without cracking. Florida's extreme temperature swings from cool winter nights to summer heat make this flexibility especially important. Dicor must be reapplied every 2 to 3 years in Florida's UV-intense climate.

Twice per year at minimum - before and after hurricane season. Pre-hurricane inspection (April/May) catches any winter damage and ensures all sealants are in good shape before storm season. Post-hurricane inspection (November/December) checks for any damage sustained during the summer. Additionally, inspect after any significant storm, after driving through high-wind conditions, and any time you notice water stains on the interior ceiling.

Soft spots are caused by water intrusion into the roof's substrate - typically a layer of luan plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) beneath the rubber membrane. When lap sealant around a penetration fails and water seeps in, the wood substrate begins to rot, creating a spongy feeling when you walk on the roof. Soft spots are serious and should be addressed promptly - continued water intrusion will spread the rot and eventually compromise the structural integrity of the roof decking.

In many cases, partial replacement is possible for localized damage. If a section of the EPDM membrane has been punctured or severely UV-degraded but the rest of the roof is sound, we can replace a section rather than the whole membrane. However, if the membrane is more than 10 years old in Florida's UV environment, we often recommend full replacement because the undamaged sections will fail soon anyway and partial replacement on an aged membrane often leads to problems at the seams between old and new material.

EternaBond is a high-performance butyl-based repair tape specifically designed for RV roof repairs. It forms a watertight bond with EPDM, TPO, fiberglass, and metal roof surfaces and has excellent UV resistance for Florida's sun exposure. We use EternaBond for patching tears, punctures, and failed seam areas on RV roofs. It is significantly more durable than lap sealant alone for structural repairs and can last 10+ years when properly applied to a clean surface.

Yes. Many RV roof repairs following hurricane or tropical storm damage can be covered by the owner's RV insurance policy. We provide detailed written invoices and can document pre-repair and post-repair conditions with photos to support your insurance claim. We work with all major RV insurance carriers. We recommend documenting damage yourself before calling us if you plan to file a claim - photos taken immediately after the event are valuable for claims adjusters.