More commercial roofs die from clogged drains and low spots than from storms. Standing water quadruples the stress on seams, breeds membrane-eating vegetation, and turns a small breach into an interior event. Drainage work is the least glamorous, highest-return line on any flat-roof budget.

What the Repair Involves

1. Water-path survey after rain or with hose testing
2. Clear and repair drains, scuppers, and overflow paths
3. Rebuild sump details and re-flash drain bowls
4. Address low spots: tapered insulation crickets where justified
5. Set the maintenance interval so it never clogs blind again

What It Costs

Drain and scupper repairs run $300–$1,200. Tapered-cricket low-spot corrections are quoted per area from a water survey — and they cost far less than the membrane they save. Every roof is different — the photo comes first, the real number before we start, and no invoice surprises after.

Materials We Use

Cast or TPO/EPDM-clad drain assemblies matched to your membrane, tapered polyiso crickets, and manufacturer flashing details at every drain bowl.

After the leaf drop around the Gorge, October and November clog more commercial drains than any storm. Fall drain service is the cheapest roof insurance in Lee County. We answer calls from Beattyville, Slade, Stanton, Campton, Irvine, Booneville, Jackson, and the whole Red River Gorge corridor.

Common Questions

How much ponding is acceptable?

Industry rule: gone within 48 hours. Longer than that, and warranty language starts using words you don’t want — plus every seam under that pond ages at multiple speed.

Can you add a drain to a roof that never had enough?

Often yes — secondary drains or through-wall scuppers. A water survey tells us where gravity actually sends your roof’s water, and we work with it instead of against it.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Storm timing matters in this work: we watch forecasts and storm reports from the National Weather Service office in Jackson, Kentucky so we know which counties took a hit before the calls start. And whatever the roof throws at you, it all connects back to our core roof repair service for the Red River Gorge region.