Water coming through the ceiling? Call us 24/7, day or night. We get the damaged area covered as fast as we can to stop more water getting in, then inspect the roof and give you a written quote for the permanent fix.
Available 24/7 for roof emergencies, including weekends and holidays.
Is It an Emergency?
Some roof problems can wait a few days. These can’t. If you see any of them, call us right away.
01
Dripping, a spreading stain or water running down a wall means the roof is open somewhere. Every rain makes the damage inside worse.
02
Even if it looks small, a fallen limb can crack decking and break the seal around it. Don’t try to pull it off yourself.
03
Bare decking or underlayment showing means the next downpour goes straight into the house.
04
A ceiling that bulges or sags is holding water. Keep people out of the room and away from the area below it.
05
Lightning can blow holes in shingles and scorch the deck, and the damage is often hard to see from the ground.
06
Water and electricity are a dangerous mix. Stay clear and shut off power to that area at the breaker only if you can do it safely.
60%
Share of Tampa Bay’s yearly rain that falls June through September
100 Days
Average days a year with lightning in the Tampa area
91 mph
Peak gust at Tampa International Airport during Hurricane Milton
$3,000
Or 1% of dwelling coverage: a common limit on emergency repairs without insurer approval
The First Hour
A few quick steps protect your family, your home and your insurance claim.
01
Keep people and pets out of wet rooms. Never climb onto a wet or damaged roof.
02
Stay away from water near lights or outlets. Turn off the breaker only if it’s safe to reach.
03
Put buckets and towels under drips. Move furniture, rugs and electronics out of the way.
04
Take dated photos of the ceiling, the roof from the ground and any debris before anything is moved.
05
Report the damage and write down the claim number. Ask what they need from you.
06
We cover the damaged area to stop more water getting in and document the roof for your claim.
Need Help With Your Roof?
We’ll inspect your roof and give you a written quote. No obligation.
Local Risks
Most emergency calls here come from the same few causes. Knowing them helps you spot trouble early.
About 60% of our yearly rain falls June through September, often in sudden afternoon storms. A small opening becomes an indoor leak within minutes.
UF/IFAS lists laurel oaks and water oaks, both common around Tampa Bay, among the trees least able to stand up to strong wind.
Tampa averages lightning on about 100 days a year. A strike can punch through shingles and scorch the deck below.
Roofs nearing the end of their life often fail in the first big storm of the season, with shingles lifting all at once.
After Hurricane Milton, around 500,000 county customers lost power and roofers were booked for weeks. A tarp keeps the house dry while you wait.
Emergency Tarping
A tarp is a temporary cover that keeps water out until the roof can be properly repaired. We spread a heavy-duty tarp over the damaged area, run it over the ridge where possible, and fasten it with boards so wind can’t get under it. Tarps held down with bricks or sandbags often blow off in the next storm.
A tarp is a short-term fix, not a repair. The sooner the permanent work is done, the less chance of water finding its way underneath.
Typical tarp job (national average)
About $450
Common range
$150–$3,300
After-hours or rush service
Often 50%–100% more
What changes the price
Roof size, pitch, height and damage
Cost ranges from HomeAdvisor’s national roof tarping data. We’ll give you a price before we start.
Insurance
Most Florida homeowner policies expect you to take reasonable steps to stop further damage, like tarping a roof or drying out a room. Many policies, including Citizens, limit how much you can spend on these emergency measures before you need your insurer’s approval. Check your policy for the limit, and if you need more work than it covers, ask your insurer first.
Keep every receipt and photo. You generally have 1 year from the date of loss to report a new claim. For more on storm claims and deductibles, see our storm damage roofing page.
We don’t interpret your policy or negotiate your claim. For that, talk to your insurer or agent.
Next Steps
Emergency work buys you time. Here’s how it leads to a roof you don’t have to worry about.
Tarping, sealing an opening or covering a broken section. The goal is to keep the inside of your home dry today.
Replacing shingles, decking, flashing or underlayment so the roof is watertight again. Florida’s building code lets emergency work start right away, with the permit application filed the next business day. Learn more about roof repair in Brandon.
How It Works
Fast help first, straight answers after.
01
Tell us what’s happening and where the water is coming in.
02
We tarp or seal the damaged area to stop more water getting in.
03
We check the roof and attic and photograph all damage.
04
A clear quote for the permanent repair, before any work starts.
05
We fix the roof properly so the tarp can come off.
FAQ
Quick answers for Brandon homeowners dealing with a roof emergency.
Yes. Roof emergencies don’t wait for business hours, so neither do we. Call any time, day or night, including weekends. If there’s a fire, a downed power line or anyone is hurt, call 911 first.
The size of the damaged area, how steep the roof is and whether we come out after hours. You get the price before we climb up, and many insurance policies cover tarping as an emergency step.
Often, yes, as a reasonable step to prevent further damage. Many Florida policies limit emergency measures to $3,000 or 1% of dwelling coverage without approval. Keep the receipt and photos.
No. Wet, damaged roofs are slippery and may not hold your weight. Stay inside, catch the water and let us handle the roof.
A properly fastened tarp is meant to hold until the permanent repair is done, not for months. Sun and wind wear it down, so schedule the repair as soon as you can.
Florida’s building code lets emergency work start right away, with the permit application filed the next business day. Brandon permits go through Hillsborough County, and we handle it.
Get everyone out of that part of the house, stay away from any downed lines, and call us. Don’t try to remove the tree yourself.
All Brandon ZIP codes, including 33508, 33509, 33510 and 33511, plus Valrico, Seffner, Riverview, FishHawk, Lithia, Dover, Mango and Gibsonton.
A few things that help us work faster:
Need Help With Your Roof?
We’ll inspect your roof and give you a written quote. No obligation.
