Complete RV Roof Service in Lakeland, FL
The roof is the number one source of water damage in recreational vehicles. Florida's intense UV radiation, daily heat cycles that push surface temperatures past 160 degrees, and heavy afternoon thunderstorms accelerate roof deterioration faster than anywhere else in the country. A small crack in a sealant joint or a lifted seam around a vent can go unnoticed for months—silently allowing water to saturate the plywood decking beneath the membrane. By the time you see a brown stain on the ceiling, the damage has already spread: rotting wood, mold growth behind walls, and delaminated sidewall panels that compromise the structural integrity of your entire coach.
We catch problems early and fix them right. Our technicians inspect every inch of your roof systematically—every seam, every vent collar, every skylight gasket, every A/C mounting pad, and every antenna penetration. We do not guess where a leak might be coming from. We trace it, document it with photos, and present you with an honest assessment before any work begins. Whether your RV has an EPDM rubber membrane, a TPO single-ply roof, or a fiberglass cap, we use the correct materials and techniques specified for that roof type—because using the wrong sealant or adhesive on the wrong membrane is one of the most common mistakes in the industry.
Roof Services We Provide
Leak Detection & Repair
Finding the source of a roof leak is not always straightforward. Water can enter at one point, travel along a seam or a piece of framing, and show up inside the coach several feet from the actual breach. Our technicians perform a systematic inspection of every seam, sealant joint, vent boot, skylight frame, and A/C unit gasket on your roof. We check for adhesion failure, sealant shrinkage, UV cracking, and standing water pooling. Once we locate the entry point, we perform a precision repair using manufacturer-recommended materials—without recommending an unnecessary full roof replacement when a targeted repair will solve the problem.
Sealant Maintenance
Every penetration through your RV roof—vents, skylights, A/C units, antennas, refrigerator caps—relies on sealant to keep water out. In Florida's climate, sealant breaks down faster than the manufacturer's recommended interval due to extreme UV exposure and constant thermal cycling. We apply Dicor self-leveling sealant on all horizontal seams, lap joints, and penetration points, and non-sag Dicor for vertical surfaces and edges. Annual resealing is recommended for any RV stored or used regularly in Florida. Critically, we use the correct sealant chemistry for each roof type: Dicor for EPDM membranes, compatible products for TPO, and appropriate marine-grade sealants for fiberglass surfaces. Using the wrong product causes adhesion failure and voids roof warranties.
EPDM Rubber Roof Repair
EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber is the most common RV roof membrane, and it handles Florida conditions well when properly maintained. When damage occurs, we perform targeted patch repairs using EPDM-compatible adhesive and membrane patches, seam re-bonding where the factory lap sealant has lifted or separated, and full membrane replacement when the rubber has become brittle, chalky, or perforated beyond localized repair. After every EPDM repair or replacement, we apply a UV protectant coating to extend the life of the membrane and slow the oxidation process that Florida's sun accelerates. We also clean the membrane with EPDM-specific cleaners—never petroleum-based products that break down rubber roofing.
TPO & Fiberglass Roof Service
TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) membranes and fiberglass caps each require different repair approaches than EPDM. For TPO roofs, we perform heat-welded seam repair, membrane patching, and full TPO replacement when the membrane has exceeded its service life. For fiberglass roofs and caps, our services include crack repair with fiberglass-compatible fillers, gel coat restoration to address UV fading, chalking, and surface oxidation, and cap delamination repair where the fiberglass has separated from the underlying substrate. We match repair materials to the original roof construction because cross-contaminating adhesives and sealants between roof types is a leading cause of premature failure.
Full Roof Replacement
When the damage is too extensive for localized repair—widespread delamination, saturated decking, or a membrane that has reached the end of its service life—we perform complete roof replacement. This is not just laying new rubber over old problems. Our full replacement process includes removing the existing membrane and inspecting every square foot of the plywood or composite decking beneath it. If water damage has compromised the decking, we replace those sections to restore structural integrity. We install new insulation where needed, apply a new membrane with factory-specification adhesive and lap sealant, and seal every penetration point with fresh sealant. The result is a roof system that performs like new—not a band-aid over hidden rot.
Slide-Out Roof Toppers
Slide-out roof toppers protect the seals at the top of your slide-out room from debris, leaves, standing water, and UV degradation. When a topper fails, water and debris collect directly on the slide-out seal, accelerating wear and creating a path for leaks into the coach interior. We replace worn or torn topper fabric, adjust the spring-loaded frame for proper tension and retraction, and improve drainage so water sheds cleanly instead of pooling on the seal surface. Functioning toppers significantly extend the life of your slide-out seals and prevent the interior water intrusion that damaged toppers allow.
Signs Your Roof Needs Attention
Many RV owners do not check their roof regularly, and by the time symptoms appear inside the coach, significant hidden damage may already be underway. Schedule an inspection if you notice any of the following warning signs:
- Soft or spongy spots when walking on the roof—this indicates the plywood decking beneath the membrane has absorbed water and begun to deteriorate
- Brown water stains on the ceiling or walls—the most visible sign of an active leak, though the entry point on the roof may be far from where the stain appears
- Musty or mold smell inside the coach—moisture trapped behind walls or under flooring creates the conditions for mold growth, a health hazard and an expensive problem to remediate
- Cracked, separated, or missing sealant around vents, skylights, A/C units, or along roof seams—Florida's UV and heat cycles break down sealant faster than in northern climates
- Bubbling or delamination on sidewalls—when water penetrates through the roof and migrates down, it separates the fiberglass sidewall skin from the underlying structure, creating visible bubbles or soft spots
- A/C unit leaking water inside—this often indicates a failed gasket or deteriorated mounting pad seal on the roof, not a problem with the A/C unit itself
Why Florida RVs Need Extra Roof Care
Florida is one of the hardest environments in the country on RV roofs. The state receives some of the highest UV radiation levels in the continental United States, and that relentless sun breaks down membrane material, dries out sealant, and fades protective coatings year-round. Daily thermal expansion and contraction—where the roof surface heats rapidly in the morning sun and cools after afternoon thunderstorms—stresses every seam and sealant joint hundreds of times per year. Those same afternoon thunderstorms deliver heavy, driving rain that finds every gap a northern climate might tolerate for years. And Florida's persistent humidity promotes mold and mildew growth in any area where moisture has penetrated, turning a small leak into a major remediation project.
For RV owners who live in, store, or regularly travel through Florida, an annual roof inspection is essential—not optional. The cost of a professional inspection and preventive resealing is a fraction of what it costs to repair water-damaged decking, replace delaminated sidewalls, or remediate mold inside a coach. Proactive roof care is the single most cost-effective maintenance investment you can make on your RV.
Why RV Owners Choose Nationwide Haul
- Technicians trained specifically on RV roof systems—we understand the differences between EPDM, TPO, and fiberglass construction and use the right materials and methods for each
- Correct sealants for each roof type—no shortcuts—using the wrong sealant is the most common cause of premature roof failure, and we never cut corners on material compatibility
- Thorough inspection catches hidden damage—we check every seam, every penetration, and every square foot of membrane, not just the area around a visible leak
- Transparent estimates with photos of findings—before we recommend any work, you see exactly what we found and why we recommend it, so there are no surprises on your invoice
- We protect your living space like it is our own—your RV roof is not just a maintenance item, it is the barrier that protects everything you value inside your coach, and we treat it with that level of care