Houston Roofing Texas provides emergency roof repair and tarping in Houston, TX when water is coming into your home or business. Call (713) 847-1300. We stop the water first with a secured tarp or temporary seal, protect the inside of the building, and then plan the permanent repair. Emergency tarping in Houston typically costs $300 to $900 depending on the size of the opening and the roof pitch.
What counts as a roofing emergency
- Water dripping or pouring through a ceiling
- A tree or large limb on the roof
- Shingles or a section of roof torn off by wind
- A ceiling sagging or bulging with water
- Roof openings after a fire, vehicle strike or break-in
What to do before we arrive
- Stay safe. Keep people out of rooms with sagging ceilings and shut off power to wet areas if you can do it safely.
- Catch the water. Buckets, towels and plastic over furniture and electronics.
- Relieve a bulging ceiling. A small hole at the lowest point, with a bucket underneath, can prevent a collapse.
- Take photos. Inside and outside damage, from the ground. Your insurer will want them.
- Stay off the roof. Wet shingles and storm debris cause serious falls.
How a proper emergency tarp is installed
A tarp only works if wind cannot get under it. We use heavy-duty tarps sized to extend over the ridge, fasten them with wood battens rather than loose nails, and seal the edges so wind-driven rain cannot blow underneath. On TPO and flat sections, we apply temporary patches or membrane instead. A well-installed tarp can hold for weeks while the permanent repair is scheduled.
What our emergency service includes
- Tarping for shingle, metal and tile roofs
- Temporary seals for flat and TPO roofs
- Limb and debris removal from the roof surface
- Photo documentation for your insurance claim
- A written plan and price for the permanent fix
Emergencies and insurance
Most Texas homeowner policies expect you to take reasonable steps to prevent further damage after a covered event, which is what tarping does. Keep every receipt. After the roof is secured, our insurance claim help covers the documentation and adjuster meeting, and our storm damage repair team handles the permanent work.
Where we respond
We handle emergency tarping across the city, including Acres Homes and Independence Heights near our northwest office, and nearby Aldine and Spring.
Emergency roof repair questions
Can you tarp a roof while it is still raining?
In most rain, yes. During lightning or dangerous wind, we wait until it is safe and help you control water inside in the meantime.
How long does an emergency tarp last?
A properly secured tarp can last several weeks, but it is temporary. Schedule the permanent leak repair as soon as possible.
Is emergency service more expensive?
After-hours and storm-day work costs more than a scheduled repair. We tell you the price before we start.