Dr Roof

Flat roof

Flat roof repairs in Brussels

Flat roofs and technical terraces require a different approach to dealing with low slopes, upstands and drainage systems.

  • Targeted assessment
  • Photos and report
  • Service subject to availability

When should you call Dr Roof for this service?

Persistent puddles, water seeping through the ceiling beneath the terrace, visible cracks in the membrane, cracked upstand.

Relevant situations or symptoms

  • Sealing of overflows or downpipes
  • Cracked flashing around an outlet
  • Mechanical wear in high-traffic areas
  • Localised delamination of the membrane

Items checked

  • Inspection of drainage systems and low points
  • Inspection of flashings and penetrations
  • Localised membrane repairs where appropriate
  • Recommendations regarding water pooling

How the service call works

  1. Assessment

    Analysis on site or remotely, depending on the situation: location, condition of the surfaces and causes of water ingress.

  2. Repair or protection

    Targeted work or temporary measures when access, weather and safety conditions allow.

  3. Report and recommendations

    A summary of findings, useful photos and priorities for what comes next — without any promise of overall watertightness.

Typical steps on site

  1. Site visit and survey of sensitive areas
  2. Visual inspections and flow tests where possible
  3. Repair or temporary protection
  4. Report with photos

Clear follow-up after the service call

When the situation allows, you receive a structured summary covering the findings, work completed or temporary measures, and recommendations for what comes next.

  • Before-and-after photos
  • Assessment and work completed
  • Priority recommendations
  • A useful follow-up document
Example of a Dr Roof service report on a tablet

Limitations, access conditions, weather and safety

Relevant roofs and situations

  • Accessible terraces and flat roofs made of RBC
  • Bituminous, synthetic or composite membranes

Access and preparation

  • Please specify the use of the terrace (frequent foot traffic, fixed furniture)
  • Please specify any technical access points or technical rooms

Limitations and points to note

  • Express, urgent or standard turnaround times are subject to confirmation, depending on availability, accessibility, weather conditions and an on-site assessment.
  • A permanent repair may require favourable weather conditions or additional access.
  • The assessment focuses on visible waterproofing; a structural analysis of the substrate is the responsibility of a consultancy firm, if necessary.

Services in all 19 Brussels municipalities

Flat-roof repair in your municipality

Targeted inspection and repair of flat roofs or terraces, available only in the municipalities listed below. The technical content is distinct from the emergency pages.

View all Brussels municipalities served

Frequently asked questions

We carry out work on waterproofing and accessible finishes. Any structural issues must be assessed by a qualified specialist.

Need a rapid roofing response?

Our team is ready to help and arrange a service call, subject to confirmation based on availability, access and weather conditions.