Emergency Roof Repair & Tarping in Fort Collins, CO
When wind, hail or a falling branch opens up the roof, the first job is to keep water out. Emergency tarping buys time until permanent repairs can be made.
Request a rooferWhat counts as an emergency
An active leak, missing sections of roof, a branch through the roof, or exposed decking after a storm.
Stay safe
Stay off the roof. Keep away from sagging ceilings and wet wiring, and turn off power to affected rooms if water is near lights or outlets.
Limit inside damage
Move furniture and electronics, catch drips, and take photos of everything for your insurer.
What tarping involves
A roofer secures a heavy tarp over the damaged area, fastened so wind can't get under it, and checks the rest of the roof for damage.
Then the repair
Once the weather clears, the roofer can quote for permanent repair or replacement. Colorado law requires a written contract before roofing work starts.
What to include in your request
Your town, what happened, whether water is coming in and whether anyone can meet the roofer at the house.
After the storm passes
Once the tarp is on, keep an eye on the ceiling below the damage and on the tarp itself after windy days. Report any new drips. Keep all receipts and photos together for your insurer, and write down the date and time the damage happened. Don't throw away damaged shingles or items until your adjuster has seen them or you have photographed them.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my insurance pay for tarping?
- Many policies cover reasonable steps to prevent further damage. Check with your insurer and keep receipts.
- How long can a tarp stay on?
- Weeks rather than months. Plan the permanent repair as soon as you can.
Other roofing services
Need emergency roof tarping in Fort Collins?
Send a request and a roofer will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
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