Emergency Roof Tarping & Water Prevention

A damaged roof is an open door for water to destroy your home's interior. Whether caused by a fallen tree, high winds, or severe hail, an exposed roof requires immediate attention to prevent catastrophic secondary damage.

Why Professional Tarping is Essential

Throwing a plastic tarp over a hole and weighing it down with bricks is a recipe for disaster. Heavy winds will easily rip it away. Professional emergency tarping involves securing a heavy-duty, waterproof membrane directly to the roof structure using furring strips and specialized fasteners.

Stopping Water at the Source

Once the tarp is professionally installed, the immediate threat of water intrusion is halted. This gives you vital time to contact your insurance company, get damage assessments, and schedule a permanent roof replacement without the stress of ongoing water damage to your ceilings, walls, and flooring.

Insurance Considerations

Most homeowner insurance policies require you to mitigate further damage after an incident. Failing to quickly tarp a damaged roof could result in your insurance company denying claims for interior water damage that occurred after the initial storm.