Torch-Down (Modified Bitumen) Roofing
Durable, seam-welded membranes for residential flat and low-slope roofs—clean parapet flashings, watertight details at skylights and walls, and proper drainage. Serving Escondido, North County San Diego, and Temecula.
Why Homeowners Choose Torch-Down
- ✓ Heat-welded seams for strong, reliable laps
- ✓ Multi-ply system resists weathering on low-slope roofs
- ✓ Clean wall, curb, and parapet flashing details
- ✓ Granulated cap sheets for durability and clean look
- ✓ Works around skylights, vents, drains & scuppers
- ✓ Optional reflective/cool color cap sheets
- ✓ Compatible with many existing flat roof decks
- ✓ Great for porches, additions, and whole-house flats
When Torch-Down Is the Right Choice
Choose torch-down for roofs too low for shingles, for clean integration at parapet walls, or when you need robust flashing around skylights, curbs, and HVAC pads.
- ✓ Low-slope or flat areas where shingles won’t shed water
- ✓ Parapet walls that need continuous flashing
- ✓ Complex penetrations: skylights, vents, pipes, equipment
- ✓ Drainage with scuppers or internal drains
Common Build Options
Base + Cap Configuration
Two-ply systems are typical: a smooth base sheet and a granulated cap sheet, heat-welded at seams and terminations.
- Targeted reinforcement at corners/valleys
- Metal edge with welded terminations
Details & Terminations
Proper flashing at walls, curbs, and parapets is everything.
- Counterflashing at stucco/siding
- Drains/scuppers cleaned and set for flow
- Skylight curb integration
Our Torch-Down Installation Process
1) Inspect & Plan
We verify slope, deck condition, drainage, and detail locations.
2) Prep & Safety
Surface prep, safe access, debris removal, and protection.
3) Install Base & Cap
Panels heat-welded with clean seams and reinforced corners.
4) Flash & Finish
Parapet/wall flashings, drains/scuppers, edges—then cleanup and photos.
Real-estate transactions: inspections/reports are paid services—see the note near the form.
FAQ
Can you install over my existing flat roof?
Sometimes. We’ll evaluate deck condition, existing layers, and drainage before recommending overlay vs. tear-off.
Will you fix ponding areas?
We address drainage details and can recommend improvements. Mild birdbaths are common on flats and can often be managed.
Do you coat torch-down roofs?
Yes—reflective coatings can reduce heat and extend service life when applied at the right time.
Service Areas
North County San Diego, Temecula Valley, the rest of San Diego County, and nearby Southern California communities.
1) North County San Diego
Escondido • Carlsbad • San Marcos • Encinitas • Vista • Oceanside • Poway • Rancho Bernardo
- Escondido 92025–92029
- Carlsbad 92008–92011
- San Marcos 92069–92078
- Encinitas 92024
- Vista 92081–92084
- Oceanside 92054–92057
- Poway 92064
- Rancho Bernardo 92127–92128
See more North County ZIPs
Rancho Peñasquitos 92129 • Fallbrook 92028 • Solana Beach 92075 • Del Mar 92014 • La Costa 92009
2) Temecula Valley
Temecula • Murrieta • Menifee • Wildomar • Lake Elsinore
- Temecula 92590–92592
- Murrieta 92562–92563
- Menifee 92584
- Wildomar 92595
- Lake Elsinore 92530–92532
3) Greater San Diego County
Coastal, inland, and metro neighborhoods.
- San Diego
- La Jolla
- Scripps Ranch
- Chula Vista
- La Mesa
- El Cajon
4) Southern California
Select nearby communities by request.
- Orange County (by request)
- Riverside County (by request)
*Free estimates exclude real-estate transaction inspections/reports. If you’re buying/selling or an agent, ask about our paid inspection/report options.