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Emergency roof repair in Kansas City

When water is coming in now, the job is to stop it tonight and fix it properly once the weather clears.

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In short

Temporary protection such as tarping and sealing, followed by a permanent repair, for roofs opened up by storms, wind or falling trees.

What to do right now

  1. Stay safe. Do not climb onto a wet or storm-damaged roof. If a tree is on the house or the ceiling is sagging, keep people out of that room.
  2. Move belongings and catch water with buckets and towels.
  3. Poke a small hole in a bulging ceiling to let water drain into a bucket instead of collapsing the drywall.
  4. Turn off power to wet light fixtures and outlets.
  5. Photograph everything inside and out before cleanup.
  6. Call for emergency tarping or a temporary repair.

What emergency tarping involves

A heavy tarp is laid over the damaged area, run over the ridge and fastened with boards so it does not tear the shingles around it. Done right, it keeps water out until a full repair or replacement. Insurers generally expect homeowners to take reasonable steps to prevent further damage, which is what tarping is.

After the emergency

Once the roof is dry and safe, a full inspection shows what needs repair. Storm damage is often wider than the spot that leaked. See storm damage roof repair.

Questions

Is someone always available?

Calls are connected to independent roofers serving your area when one is available. During major storms demand is high, so call early.

Will insurance pay for an emergency tarp?

Many policies treat reasonable temporary repairs as part of a covered claim. Keep receipts and photos and ask your insurer.

Emergency Roof Repair across the Kansas City metro

Calls for emergency roof repair are connected with independent roofers on both sides of the state line. Find your city:

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Storm damage? Leak? Old roof?

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