Tarping and board-up
Tarps and board-up that hold until the rebuild
A tarp is a temporary roof. We photograph the damage first, cover the opening, and write down what we did so your claim has a record.
We fasten the tarp over the roof deck and lap it so water runs off instead of pooling. Broken windows and doors get plywood cut to fit. Every cover is photographed before and after and listed on its own line of the estimate.
A tarp is not a repair. It is meant to last until the rebuild, and sun and wind wear it down, so tell us if a corner lifts.
What's included
Photos before and after
Tarp fastened to the roof and lapped to shed water
Plywood cut to fit windows and doors
A written line for the cover, separate from the rebuild
A list of what to keep for the adjuster
What changes the cost
No figures here: they depend on your roof and the hour you call.
Size and pitch
A larger or steeper roof takes more material and more people.
Tile or shingle
Tile needs more care to cover without breaking more of it.
How many openings
Each window, door or hole is cut, fitted and fastened.
The hour you call
If an after-hours call carries a charge, we tell you before the crew leaves the yard.
How it goes
How a tarp job goes
- 01
Step 1: You call or text photos
Tell us where the water is coming in and the year the house was built.
- 02
Step 2: The crew comes
We look at the roof from the ground first, then go up if it is safe.
- 03
Step 3: We cover and photograph
Photos before, during and after, from several sides.
- 04
Step 4: You get the record
A short written list of what we covered, to send with your claim.
Permits and rules
A tarp or board-up is emergency work and usually needs no permit. The rebuild does, and we pull it.
In a storm warning, crews can be booked up. We tell you when we can be there, and if it is not today we tell you what to do in the meantime.
Questions
Common questions
How long does a tarp last?
It is meant to hold until the roof is repaired, which is usually weeks, not months. Sun and wind wear it down.
Should I tarp it myself?
Please don't climb on a wet or damaged roof. Photograph from the ground and call us.
Do you board up at night?
The tarp line is answered day and night. If an after-hours job carries a charge, we say so before we start.
Water coming in?
Call the tarp line. If you can, text photos of the roof and the inside.