Roofing Guide · Updated November 2026
When a storm or a fallen limb opens your roof, the first job is to keep water out. A properly secured tarp protects ceilings, insulation and belongings until the permanent repair can be done.
Call (610) 831-3192A heavy-duty tarp is laid over the damage and well past it, run over the ridge where possible, and fastened with wood battens so wind can't get under it. Loose tarps held with bricks blow off and can do more damage.
Wet, icy or storm-damaged roofs are dangerous. Falls from roofs cause serious injuries every winter. Call a crew with harnesses and the right equipment.
Most policies expect you to prevent further damage, and emergency tarping is often reimbursed as part of the claim. Keep the invoice and photos. See our insurance claim guide.
A well-secured tarp can protect a roof for weeks, but it is temporary. Plan the permanent repair as soon as possible, because UV and wind wear tarps down.
It depends on the size of the damage, roof pitch and time of day. You'll get the price before work starts.
Done properly with battens, any fastener holes are in areas being repaired anyway or are sealed during the repair.
Free inspection and written quote from a local Montgomery County roofer. Emergency tarping and leak calls answered 7 days a week.