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Emergency Roof TarpingBased in Haslet, TX
A tarp over storm damage, available 24/7, to keep water out of a home or business until the repair can be done.
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What this job involves on a North Texas roof.
The Fort Worth area is no stranger to severe weather. After a storm tears shingles off or drops a limb through the decking, a home or business is left open to the next rain while it waits for proper repair. Once water gets past the shingles and siding and the wood underneath is exposed, it works its way into the insulation, the drywall and the framing, and the damage from the leak can outgrow the damage from the storm.
Water infiltration causes a world of problems in the parts of a building that are normally kept dry: stained and sagging drywall, soaked insulation that no longer insulates, mold, and wood rot in the decking and rafters. None of it waits for the insurance adjuster.
What a job includes
- Emergency tarping available 24/7
- Homes and businesses
- A tarp secured over the damaged area and past the ridge
- Follow-up roof inspection
- Help with the insurance claim for the repair
How It Works
Free inspection
We get on the roof and look for damage and whether it is storm-related, so you can file a timely claim with your insurance company.
Scope and price
On an insurance job, the work is done at the price your insurance company approves for the scope. On a job you are paying for yourself, the inspection and the quote are free and carry no obligation.
The work
The crew tears off the old roof down to the decking, installs the new roof system and cleans up the property before leaving.
Change orders and the check
If more damage turns up once the roof is open, your project manager takes it to the adjuster as a change order, and walks you through the insurance check when your mortgage company is on it.
The Difference
The details that decide how long it lasts.
An emergency tarp is the stop-gap. A tarp that holds covers the damaged area with room to spare and runs up and over the ridge, so rain running down the slope goes over it instead of under it, and it is fastened down with boards along its edges. Weighting a tarp with bricks or tying it to the gutters is how tarps end up in the neighbor's yard after the next gust.
Power House is available 24/7 for emergency tarping and ready to mobilize quickly, whether it is your home or your business that has been damaged. Call (817) 720-6465, or send the form and say that the roof is open.
A tarp matters for the insurance claim as well. Most homeowners policies expect you to take reasonable steps to prevent further damage once a storm has hit, and the cost of doing so is often covered as part of the claim. Keep the record of what the tarping cost, and take photos of the damage from the ground before the tarp goes on if it is safe to do so.
Once the building is dry, the next steps are a full inspection, the claim if there is one, and the repair or replacement. Straight-line winds that take a chimney or a section of decking often mean the tarp is the first part of a larger job, and the same insurance claim can cover all of it.
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Emergency Tarping, answered.
How long can a tarp stay on a roof?
A well-secured tarp is a temporary fix meant to last weeks, sometimes a few months while a claim is worked through. Sun breaks the fabric down over time, so it should be checked after storms and replaced if it tears or lifts.
Does insurance pay for emergency tarping?
Often, yes. Most homeowners policies cover reasonable costs to protect the property from further damage after a covered loss. Keep the record of the cost with your claim.
What should I do while I wait for the tarp?
Put buckets and towels under the leaks, move furniture and electronics out of the way, and switch off power to any circuit where water is coming through a fixture. Stay off the roof, especially in the dark or while it is still wet.
Can a roof be tarped during the storm?
Not while lightning or high winds make the roof unsafe. Tarping goes on as soon as the weather allows someone to work on the roof safely, and until then the job is protecting what is inside.
A tree fell on my roof. Who do I call first?
A tree service first if a tree or large limb is still on the roof, because it has to come off before the opening can be covered. Then call us to tarp the damage, and call your insurance company to report it.
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Power House Roofing & Construction, LLC 12512 Willow Springs Rd Ste 100, Haslet, TX 76052 (817) 720-6465 · sales@