Emergency roof tarpingin San Jose.
Stop the water tonight, fix the roof properly when it is dry.
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What emergency tarping covers
High Quality Roofing provides emergency roof tarping in San Jose when a storm, a fallen branch or blown-off shingles let water into the house. We cover the damaged area with a tarp secured past the damage so wind cannot lift it, stopping more water getting in. Once the roof is dry, we come back to price and make the permanent repair.
Who calls us for this
Anyone with water coming through a ceiling during a storm, a branch through the roof, or a section of shingles torn off by wind, who needs the roof covered before the next band of rain.
Signs you need emergency tarping.
Water coming through the ceiling during rain
Put a bucket under it, move what you can, and call. A tarp stops more water getting in while the storm passes.
A branch on or through the roof
Do not climb up yourself. A broken roof can be weaker than it looks, especially when it is wet.
Shingles torn off in a windstorm
A torn section lets rain straight onto the underlayment. Covering it quickly keeps a small repair from becoming a large one.
What's included
- A look at the damaged area to decide the size of tarp needed
- A heavy tarp laid over the damage and well past it on every side
- Secured so wind cannot get under it
- A plan and a price for the permanent repair
- Photos you can use for your records and insurance claim
What it costs
The estimate is free, and you get a fixed price before any work starts. What moves the price:
| Price factor |
|---|
| Size of the area to be covered |
| Roof pitch and height |
| Whether debris, such as a branch, needs clearing first |
Emergency tarping and the San Jose weather.
Winter storms in the South Bay often come in a series, a few days of heavy rain with short dry breaks between them. A tarp during the first break keeps the next band of rain out of the house and buys time for a proper repair once the roof dries.
How a tarp should be fitted
A tarp that only covers the hole will catch the wind and lift. The cover needs to run well past the damage on every side and over the ridge where possible, so water runs over it instead of under it.
How a emergency tarping job runs
- Step 1
Call or text
Tell us what you are seeing: the stain, the overflow, the missing shingles. Photos by text help.
- Step 2
Free estimate on site
We look at the roof and gutters, find the cause, and give you a price before any work starts.
- Step 3
The repair
Done safely, on the day agreed, with the mess cleaned up and the debris taken away.
- Step 4
Walk-through
We show you what was fixed. The job is not complete until you are satisfied with it.
Emergency tarping: questions
What should I do if my roof is leaking during a storm?
Catch the water with buckets, move furniture and electronics away from it, and call. Do not go on the roof yourself in the rain.
Is a tarp a permanent fix?
No. A tarp is a temporary cover to stop the water. We come back once the roof is dry to make the permanent repair.
Can you help with photos for an insurance claim?
Yes. We photograph the damage before and after tarping so you have a record for your insurer.
Often booked with emergency tarping
Free estimate · Mon–Fri 7am–6pm
Free emergency tarping estimate
Tell us what you are seeing and where the house is. Israel looks at the roof, finds the cause and gives you a price before any work starts.
(408) 628-9055Or text photos to (669) 251-9457
More ways to reach us on the contact page.