When a storm tears shingles off, a limb punches through, or a leak turns into a steady stream, the first job is keeping more water out. That is what emergency tarping is for. Done right, it protects the inside of the house and your insurance claim until the permanent repair.
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Why it matters
Every rain on an open roof soaks more decking, insulation and drywall. Most homeowner policies also expect you to take reasonable steps to prevent further damage after a loss. A tarp shows the insurer you did, and the cost is usually reimbursed as part of the claim.
A proper tarp versus a quick one
A tarp held down with bricks or a few nails lifts in the next gust and can tear off more shingles on the way. A professional tarp is:
When you need one
What to do while you wait
How long a tarp lasts
A properly installed tarp can hold for weeks, long enough to get through the insurance process and schedule the repair. It is still temporary. UV breaks tarps down, and the longer it stays up, the more chance the next storm finds a weak point.
After the tarp
Once the house is protected, the damage gets a full inspection, the claim gets filed if it is storm-related, and the permanent repair or replacement gets scheduled.
We can usually get a tarp on an open roof the same day. Call (855) 741-ROOF and tell us water is getting in.