SUGAR LAND • PEARLAND • KATY • HOUSTON
24/7 Emergency Roof Tarping
in Houston, TX
Immediate emergency tarping response after storms, fallen trees, or severe damage. We respond within hours to prevent water damage, secure your property, and protect your home until permanent repairs can begin. Available 24/7.
Why Houston Homeowners Trust Our Emergency Tarping
Fast response when every minute counts
Within-Hours Response Time
We respond to emergency calls within hours, not days. During Hurricane Harvey, we worked 16-hour days tarping hundreds of damaged roofs. When your home is exposed, every minute matters to prevent water damage escalation.
Insurance-Compliant Tarping
Your insurance policy requires you to mitigate further damage. Professional tarping isn't just protection - it's documentation that you took reasonable steps, which is critical if insurance questions any subsequent water damage claims.
Professional Equipment & Materials
We use heavy-duty tarps secured with proper fastening (never nails through shingles). Tarps are weighted and anchored to withstand Houston winds. DIY tarping with hardware store tarps often fails in the next storm - ours stay secure for weeks if needed.
Documentation for Insurance
We photograph damage before tarping, document the tarping process, and provide receipts. This supports your insurance claim and proves you acted responsibly to prevent further damage - which insurance companies scrutinize.
Damage Assessment Included
While tarping, we assess the full scope of damage for insurance purposes. You get immediate protection PLUS a preliminary damage report to start your claim process - two services in one emergency call.
Often Insurance-Covered
Emergency tarping costs ($500-1500 typically) are usually covered under your policy as mitigation expenses. We document everything properly so you can submit the receipt with your claim. Many customers pay nothing out-of-pocket.
Our Emergency Tarping Process
From your call to secure protection - here's what happens
1
Immediate Response
You call our 24/7 emergency line. We ask about the damage severity and your address. If it's truly urgent (active leaks, exposed roof deck), we dispatch a crew immediately - typically within 2-4 hours, even on weekends or at night.
2
Safety Assessment
Our crew arrives, assesses safety (is the roof stable?), and photographs all damage before starting work. This documentation is crucial for your insurance claim and shows the extent of damage that required emergency intervention.
3
Professional Installation
We install heavy-duty tarps using proper fastening methods that won't cause additional damage. Tarps are secured to withstand wind and rain, with multiple attachment points and weighted edges. Installation typically takes 1-3 hours depending on damage size.
4
Documentation & Next Steps
You receive photos, a detailed receipt for insurance, and our assessment of permanent repair needs. We schedule follow-up inspections and help you start the insurance claim process while your property is now secure.
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Emergency Tarping FAQs
Get answers to urgent questions about emergency roof protection
How quickly can you respond to an emergency?
For true emergencies (active leaks, exposed roof deck, severe damage), we respond within 2-4 hours during normal conditions. During major weather events like hurricanes when hundreds of homes are damaged simultaneously, response times extend to 24-48 hours as we prioritize the most severe cases. After Hurricane Harvey, we worked around the clock but still couldn't reach everyone instantly. Best practice: Call immediately when damage occurs - the sooner you're in our queue, the faster we respond.
Will insurance cover emergency tarping costs?
Yes, almost always. Most policies cover "reasonable mitigation expenses" to prevent further damage. Emergency tarping costs ($500-1500 typically) are standard mitigation expenses. We provide detailed receipts and documentation. Keep your receipt and submit it with your insurance claim. Some policies have specific limits ($2,500-5,000) for mitigation expenses before claim approval, but tarping rarely exceeds those limits. It's money well spent even if not covered - tarping costs far less than the thousands in additional water damage you'd face without it.
How long will the tarp last?
Our professional tarps, properly installed, last 4-8 weeks under normal conditions. Houston's weather (wind, rain, UV) eventually degrades any tarp. Hardware store tarps often fail within days - they're not secured properly or are too thin. We use heavy-duty tarps with proper anchoring. During hurricane season with multiple storms, we may need to reinforce or replace tarps. We monitor tarped roofs and contact you if reinforcement is needed. Tarping is temporary protection - permanent repairs should happen within 2-3 weeks when possible to avoid tarp failure.
Can I tarp my own roof to save money?
You can, but there are serious risks: 1) Safety - getting on a damaged roof is dangerous, especially during or after storms. Falls are common. 2) Effectiveness - DIY tarps often fail in the next storm because they're not secured properly or use the wrong materials. 3) Insurance implications - if your DIY tarp fails and causes additional water damage, insurance may argue you didn't properly mitigate. 4) Hidden damage - you might not see all the damage that needs protection. Professional tarping costs $500-1500 and is usually covered by insurance - it's not worth risking safety or additional damage to save a few hundred dollars that insurance likely pays anyway.
What areas do you service for emergency tarping?
We service all of Houston metro including Sugar Land, Pearland, Katy, Missouri City, League City, Galveston, Conroe, Spring, Pasadena, Baytown, Texas City, Alvin, Deer Park, Channelview, Fresno, and Sealy. During major weather events, we prioritize based on damage severity across all areas rather than geographic zones. If you're just outside our typical service area and have severe damage, call anyway - we expand our reach during emergencies. Response times may be longer for outlying areas, but we do our best to help everyone who needs emergency protection.