Emergency tarping, water stopped fast.
When a tree limb or storm opens up your roof, the first job is stopping water from getting in another minute. We tarp and follow through with the repair across the DFW Metro.
Absolute Professional Roofing Contractors LLC provides emergency tarping and follow-up repair for roofs that have been opened up by a storm or a fallen limb across the DFW Metro. We're licensed under Texas contractor license 80001716 and have worked across the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2009. When water is actively getting into a home, the first job is stopping it, not scheduling a full repair three steps down the line. We tarp the damaged section to keep the house dry, then come back to do the permanent repair once the roof and the situation have settled.
Did a limb or storm damage just open a hole straight through your roof?
That kind of impact damage can punch through shingles, underlayment, and even crack the decking underneath, and it needs to be covered right away, not just noted for later. Even when the shingles nearby look mostly intact, the decking and rafters below the impact point need a look, because a cracked board will sag and keep leaking long after the visible hole is patched. A tarp buys time to inspect the structure properly instead of rushing a permanent fix on a roof that's still soaked. Once the area is dry, the real repair, which may include replacing decking, underlayment, and shingles together, can be done right.
Warning signs to watch for
An active drip or steady water flow inside during a storm
This means the entry point on the roof is a direct, open path, whether from a lifted shingle, torn flashing, or impact damage. Getting a bucket or towel under it and moving belongings clear is the first move while the tarp gets set.
A visible hole or torn section from a fallen limb
A falling limb can break through shingles, underlayment, and the decking itself, even if it doesn't look like much from the ground. That's a sign the framing underneath needs to be checked from the attic side, not just covered from the top.
Missing or torn shingles across a wide area after high winds
Widespread wind damage is different from a single missing shingle and often means multiple seal failures happened at once. It's worth a full inspection and documentation in case it applies to an insurance claim.
A ceiling that's staining fast, within hours of a storm rather than over weeks
A fast-developing stain usually means an open, direct path for water rather than a slow seep. That's the kind of damage that calls for a tarp immediately rather than waiting on a scheduled repair.
What is causing the problem
Impact damage from a falling limb or debris
A direct hit can break through multiple layers of the roof at once, and the damage to the decking and framing underneath isn't always obvious from a quick look. That's why the attic side gets checked before anything is called finished.
Widespread wind damage from a storm
High winds can lift and tear shingles across several slopes in one event, which is a different scale of problem than isolated wear. This kind of damage is often eligible for an insurance claim.
An existing weak point that finally gave way in a storm
Sometimes the storm just finishes off a spot that was already aging or previously repaired poorly. Once the emergency is handled, that history matters for planning the permanent fix.
Decking that's already compromised beneath the damaged shingles
If water has been getting in below the visible damage for a while, the decking itself may need to be replaced along with the shingles. That turns an emergency tarp job into a more involved repair once it's inspected.
What to expect during the visit
We get the damaged area tarped first to stop water from getting further into the home, and inside, we'll help you get a bucket or towel under any active drip and move belongings clear if it's safe to do so. From there we inspect the decking and framing from the attic side to see what's really underneath the visible damage. Once the roof has dried out and we've confirmed the full extent of it, we remove the damaged section and replace decking, underlayment, and shingles as needed, and we document everything along the way in case it's useful for an insurance claim.
Related services you may need
If the damage came from a storm and there's more affected area than the emergency spot, Storm & Hail Restoration can walk the whole roof and handle the insurance side of it. If the repair uncovers rotted or soft decking beyond the immediate impact area, that becomes part of the broader Roof Repair. And if the roof turns out to be too far gone in general, it may be worth talking about Roof Replacement.
The cost of waiting
An open hole in the roof doesn't wait for a convenient repair date. Every hour of rain that gets through soaks insulation, drips into ceilings and walls, and softens decking that would otherwise have just needed a patch. What starts as a single damaged section can spread into rot and structural repair if the tarp doesn't go on right away.
How fast do I need to get a tarp on a damaged roof?
As soon as possible, since an open section of roof lets water in with every rain that follows. Getting a tarp down stops the immediate damage and buys time to plan the permanent repair without the situation getting worse in the meantime.
Is a tarp a permanent fix for storm or impact damage?
No, a tarp is a temporary measure meant to keep water out until the roof can dry and be properly inspected. The permanent repair, which may involve replacing decking, underlayment, and shingles, still needs to happen after the emergency is handled.
What affects the cost of emergency tarping and follow-up repair?
The size of the damaged area, whether the decking and framing underneath were also affected, and how much of the roof needs shingles replaced all play into the scope. A single impact point costs far less to repair than damage that's spread across the roof or reached the structural decking.
If a storm or a fallen limb has opened up your roof, give us a call and we'll get it covered. We handle emergency tarping and the full follow-up repair across the DFW Metro.
- Storm damage, leaks, flashing failures, or missing shingles. We restore your roof quickly and correctly.