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RV Roof Repair in Fellsmere, FL

Your RV's roof absorbs every storm, every hour of UV, and every degree of Florida heat. When sealant cracks and leaks start, we find the source, fix the damage, and protect your roof for the long haul.

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Price range: $125 - $3,500 • Mobile service across Indian River County

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WHY ROOF MAINTENANCE MATTERS

Florida Is Hard on RV Roofs

Here's something most RV owners don't think about until it's too late: the roof is the single largest surface on your RV, and it takes a beating every single day. In Fellsmere, we get roughly 2,800 hours of direct sunlight annually. That UV radiation breaks down sealant, hardens rubber membranes, and turns plastic vent covers brittle. Then the rain comes. Indian River County averages 52 inches of rainfall per year, much of it arriving in intense afternoon thunderstorms that dump 2-3 inches in under an hour. And let's not forget hurricane season from June through November, when wind-driven rain finds gaps that normal showers never would.

Have you looked at your RV's roof lately? If you haven't been up there in over a year, there's a good chance something needs attention. We handle the full range of roof work: leak repair, roof recoating, skylight replacement, roof vent replacement, UV restoration, EPDM repair, TPO repair, fiberglass crack repair, full sealant jobs, and emergency patching. Every job starts with a thorough inspection because the spot where water shows up inside your RV is almost never where it's actually getting in. Water travels along seams and decking before it drips through a ceiling, so we trace every leak back to its true entry point.

Michael has been repairing RV roofs in Indian River County since 2011. Over 3,200 repairs completed. We've seen what happens when a $125 sealant fix gets ignored and turns into a $3,000 decking replacement. The math always favors prevention. If you're in Fellsmere, Sebastian, Vero Beach, or anywhere in the area, we come to your location. Check out our full list of RV repair services or get in touch for a free estimate.

Applying roof sealant to an RV in Fellsmere, FL
Inspecting sealant condition around an RV roof vent in Fellsmere
ROOF TYPES

Types of RV Roofs and Their Specific Issues

EPDM rubber is the most common material on travel trailers and fifth wheels. It's durable and flexible, but Florida's UV causes it to chalk and harden over time. Once it loses flexibility, it can't handle thermal expansion, and cracks develop along seams. EPDM requires EPDM-specific sealant and coating products. Using the wrong product causes adhesion failure.

TPO membrane is a newer thermoplastic that resists UV better than EPDM and stays cleaner. But TPO needs its own repair materials. We've seen RVs where someone used EPDM sealant on a TPO roof and the whole repair peeled off within six months. The RVIA's roof inspection guidelines stress matching repair products to your specific membrane type, and that's exactly what we do.

Fiberglass roofs on higher-end motorhomes don't leak through the membrane itself, but they develop stress cracks around hardware mounts, ladder attachments, and AC unit bases. These cracks let water into the core material underneath. Fiberglass repairs require different techniques than membrane work.

PRICING

RV Roof Repair Costs in Fellsmere

These are typical price ranges for roof work in the Indian River County area. We always quote exact pricing after inspecting your specific roof. No surprises.

Service Price Range
Leak Repair $125 - $500
Roof Recoating $800 - $2,500
Skylight Repair $150 - $400
Roof Vent Replacement $125 - $350
UV Restoration $300 - $1,200
EPDM Repair $150 - $600
TPO Repair $200 - $700
Full Sealant Job $500 - $1,500
Emergency Patch $125 - $350
OUR PROCESS

How We Handle RV Roof Repairs

1

Call Us

Call 772-356-1760 and tell us what you're dealing with. Water stains on the ceiling, soft spots on the roof, cracked sealant around a vent, a damaged skylight. Whatever the issue, give us the details and we'll schedule a time to come to your location in Fellsmere, Sebastian, Vero Beach, or anywhere in the service area.

2

Inspect

We climb up and walk the entire roof. Every seam, vent flange, skylight, AC mount, and antenna penetration gets checked. We probe for soft spots in the decking and use moisture meters on suspect areas. You get a full breakdown of what needs work, what it'll cost, and the priority order. We don't start work until you approve the estimate.

3

Repair and Seal

We fix the damage with materials matched to your specific roof type, using products like Dicor self-leveling sealant and EPDM or TPO-specific coatings per Dicor's product specifications. After every repair, we water-test the area to verify the seal holds and check inside the RV at all common intrusion points. You get a dry, protected roof before we leave.

FAQ

RV Roof Repair Questions

In Florida, you should inspect your RV roof every 6 months at minimum. The RVIA recommends at least an annual inspection, but our UV exposure and hurricane season make twice-yearly checks smarter. Get up there in spring before storm season and again in fall after the worst heat passes. A 20-minute visual check can catch cracked sealant, lifted edges, and brittle vent covers before they become expensive leaks. Most roof damage we see could have been caught months earlier with a simple walkthrough.
The most obvious sign is water stains on your interior ceiling, but by then the damage has been building for a while. Check for soft or spongy spots when you walk on the roof, cracked or peeling sealant around vents and seams, bubbling or delamination on interior walls, musty smells near the headliner, and discolored or chalky patches on the roof membrane. If you push on the roof surface near a vent or skylight and it flexes more than the surrounding area, the decking underneath is likely wet and compromised.
EPDM is a rubber membrane found on most travel trailers and fifth wheels. It's flexible and affordable but turns chalky under UV and needs periodic conditioning. TPO is a newer thermoplastic membrane that handles UV better and stays cleaner, but it requires TPO-specific repair products. Mixing EPDM and TPO products causes adhesion failure. Fiberglass is a rigid, one-piece molded roof found on higher-end motorhomes. It doesn't leak through the membrane itself but can develop cracks at stress points and around hardware mounts.
A full roof recoat in Fellsmere runs $800-$2,500 depending on your RV's length, roof type, and condition. A 25-foot travel trailer is on the lower end. A 40-foot Class A motorhome with heavy sealant deterioration is on the higher end. That price includes full surface cleaning, old sealant removal, membrane repair, new sealant at every penetration, and a UV-protective coating. Compare that to a full membrane replacement at $4,000-$8,000, and a recoat makes strong financial sense when the underlying structure is still sound.
A properly done sealant job lasts 2-4 years in Florida's climate before it needs touch-up. Full recoats with Dicor EPDM coating or Henry Tropi-Cool last 5-8 years. Patch repairs on localized damage last the life of the surrounding membrane if done correctly. The key factor is using the correct products for your roof type. According to Dicor's product specifications, their self-leveling lap sealant maintains flexibility for 3-5 years under normal UV exposure. Florida's sun is harder than normal, so we recommend annual inspections to catch early wear.
No, and any technician who says they can is cutting corners. Sealant and coatings won't bond to a wet surface. We need the roof dry for several hours before applying sealant, and full recoats need a 24-hour dry weather window for proper curing. If you've got an active leak during a storm, we can do an emergency tarp or temporary patch to stop the immediate water intrusion. But the real repair has to wait for dry conditions. We watch the forecast closely and schedule roof work on clear days.
It depends on the cause. Storm damage from hurricanes, hail, or falling branches is usually covered under your RV insurance policy's collision or full-coverage insurance. Normal wear and tear, UV degradation, and neglected maintenance are not covered. Most policies also won't cover damage that resulted from a known issue you didn't address. If a tree limb punched through your roof during a storm, call your insurance company first and then call us. We can document the damage for your claim and handle the repair once it's approved.
The best protection is a UV-reflective roof coating applied every 5-8 years. Between recoats, park under shade when possible, use an RV cover if you're storing long-term, and apply a UV-protectant conditioner to EPDM roofs every 6-12 months. The Fellsmere area gets roughly 2,800 hours of direct sunlight per year, and the UV index hits 10 or higher from April through September. That constant exposure degrades every roof material faster than manufacturer specs suggest. Staying ahead of UV damage is the single most important thing you can do for your roof's lifespan.

Last updated: March 2026

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT

Don't Let a Small Leak Turn Into a Big Bill

A $125 sealant repair today can save you thousands in water damage and rotted decking down the road. Let's get your roof inspected before the next storm.

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