Small damage
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Spot weld
Small punctures and short cuts can often be fused closed with heat and filler vinyl. Done on a clean surface, the repair can be hard to spot.
Vinyl Membrane Repair · Surrey & the Lower Mainland
Rips, Holes & Seams in Vinyl Decks, Welded Shut
A tear in a vinyl deck is a hole in the roof over whatever sits below it. We repair rips, punctures, burns and open seams with heat-welded patches that fuse into the existing membrane, so you don't have to replace the whole deck.
$350Starting price
per repair
One damaged spot doesn't mean a new deck
Vinyl deck membrane is PVC, and PVC can be welded. With hot air and matching membrane, a damaged area is fused back into the sheet around it. The repair becomes part of the waterproofing instead of something glued on top that will lift later.
Few contractors take on vinyl repairs, and many will only quote a replacement. As an authorized Tufdek dealer and installer, we have the welding equipment and membrane to repair vinyl decks, including ones we didn't install.
What we repair
- Rips, tears and cuts from dragged furniture, ladders or dropped tools
- Punctures from planter legs, BBQ feet, stilettos or pet claws
- Seams that have lifted, opened or stopped bonding
- Burns and melted spots from BBQ embers or fire pits
- Loose or split membrane at the wall upturn, drip edge or door sill
- Old caulking or tape repairs that have failed
How a welded patch works
Fused into the deck, not stuck on top
A glued patch or tape repair relies on adhesive that breaks down in sun and rain. A heat-welded patch melts into the membrane around its whole edge, so it has no adhesive to fail.
- The damageA rip, puncture or open seam. Water gets under the membrane here and into the plywood.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaceWe remove dirt, old sealant and any caulking, then dry the area so the weld bonds to clean vinyl.
- Patch with rounded cornersCut from matching membrane where available. Rounded corners leave no point for a foot or a broom to catch and peel up.
- Heat-welded perimeterHot air fuses the patch to the deck membrane all the way around, so it becomes one sheet of vinyl, not something stuck on top.
Choosing the repair
The fix depends on the damage
Larger damage
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Welded patch
Longer tears, burns and contaminated areas get a patch welded over the damage. The patch will be visible, and we match colour as closely as the membrane allows.
Widespread wear
Quoted separately
Re-membrane
When the vinyl is brittle, shrinking or failing in many places, or the plywood under it is rotting, patching will not last. We will tell you, and quote replacement instead.
Starting price per repair. Larger tears, several damaged spots, long seam runs and wet or rotten plywood under the vinyl cost more. We confirm the price before any work starts.
About warranties and patches
Membrane product warranties generally cover manufacturing defects that cause leaks. Cuts, punctures and burns are damage, not defects, so they are normally not covered, and patches aren't either. Check the written warranty for your deck.
Our repair process
Photos and assessment
Send photos of the damage and the whole deck. We check the membrane condition, seams and whether water has reached the plywood.
Prepare the area
Old caulking, tape and dirt are removed. Wet or soft plywood under the damage is dealt with before anything is sealed over it.
Weld the repair
The puncture is welded closed or a patch is cut and heat-welded on, then rolled flat while the vinyl is still hot.
Probe and review
Every welded edge is probed for gaps. We walk you through the repair and what to watch for.
Vinyl Deck Repair FAQ
- Can a rip or hole in a vinyl deck be repaired?
- Usually, yes. Small punctures and cuts can often be heat-welded closed. Larger tears, burns and open seams are repaired with a patch of membrane heat-welded over the damage. If the vinyl is brittle or failing across the deck, we will recommend replacement instead.
- How much does vinyl deck repair cost?
- Vinyl deck repairs start from $350 per repair. Larger tears, several damaged spots, long seam runs and wet or rotten plywood under the vinyl cost more. Send photos and we will confirm the price before any work starts.
- Should I caulk a rip in my vinyl deck?
- No. Caulking and household sealants contaminate the vinyl, and heat welding will not bond through them. A small repair that could have been welded then needs a larger patch once the contaminated area is cut out. If rain is coming, cover the area with a tarp and call us.
- Will the patch be visible?
- Small welded repairs can be hard to spot. A patch sits on top of the membrane, so it will be visible. We match colour and pattern as closely as possible, but older membranes fade and some patterns are discontinued, so an exact match is not always possible.
- Can I repair a vinyl deck myself?
- A proper repair needs a hot-air welder, matching membrane and practice to get a consistent weld without scorching the vinyl. Glued-on patches and peel-and-stick tape tend to lift and make the eventual welded repair harder. We recommend having a vinyl installer do it.
- Can you fix seams that are lifting or opening?
- Yes. We clean out the seam, re-weld it and probe the full length to check the bond. If several seams are failing because the membrane has shrunk or aged, we will discuss whether re-welding is still worthwhile.
- Is a rip covered by my vinyl deck warranty?
- Membrane product warranties generally cover manufacturing defects that cause leaks. Cuts, punctures and burns are damage, not defects, so they are normally not covered. Check the written warranty for your deck.
- Do you repair vinyl decks you did not install?
- Yes. We repair Tufdek and most other PVC vinyl deck membranes. We confirm during the assessment that the existing material will take a weld; very old or brittle vinyl sometimes will not.
- Water is leaking below my deck. Is it the membrane?
- It might be a rip or open seam, but leaks also start at the wall upturn, door sill, drain or drip edge. We look at all of them before deciding what to repair.
Send us photos
Rip or open seam in your vinyl deck?
Drop in a few photos and tell us how to reach you. We'll look at the damage and reply with a price. Repairs start from $350.
- A close-up of the rip, hole or seam
- A wide shot of the whole deck
- Anything nearby that looks worn, lifted or stained
Rather talk? Call (604) 782-2431. We serve Surrey and the Lower Mainland.
