When Water Is Coming In Right Now
Emergency Roof Tarping in Spanish Fork
When a big section of roof is damaged and more weather is on the way, a patch will not cut it. A properly installed tarp covers the damaged area and keeps rain and snow out until a full repair can be made.
Call (801) 426-8831 for emergency roof tarping anywhere in Spanish Fork.
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About this service
When You Need a Roof Tarp
- ✓ Wind has torn off a patch of shingles or ridge cap
- ✓ A tree limb has broken through the roof
- ✓ Hail has cracked tiles or punctured a roof surface
- ✓ The leak is too large for a temporary seal
- ✓ Snow or rain is forecast and the permanent repair cannot happen yet
- ✓ You are waiting on an insurance adjuster before repairs begin
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Why a Proper Tarp Matters
A tarp tossed over a roof and weighed down with a few bricks can do more harm than good. Wind gets under it, it flaps against the shingles, and water runs right underneath. In Spanish Fork, where canyon wind can gust hard with little warning, a loose tarp often ends up in the neighbor's yard.
A well installed tarp:
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Runs over the ridge when possible, so water cannot get under the top edge
Is held down with wood strips fastened along the edges, not loose weights
Is pulled tight to stop flapping and wind lift
Directs water off the roof instead of into the damaged area
How it works
How We Tarp a Roof
We look at the damage from the ground and the attic, and make sure the roof is safe to walk on.
Loose debris, broken shingles and branches are removed so nothing tears the tarp.
We use a heavy duty tarp sized to cover the damage with plenty of overlap.
The edges are fastened with wood strips so wind cannot lift it, and it is tucked over the ridge when the roof shape allows.
We go back into the attic to confirm water is no longer getting in.
You get photos of the damage before and after the tarp goes on, which helps with your insurance claim.
STEP 01Check safety
We look at the damage from the ground and the attic, and make sure the roof is safe to walk on.
Emergency Roof Tarping
How Long Does a Tarp Last?
A tarp is a short term fix. A good installation can hold for weeks and sometimes a few months, but strong sun and wind in Spanish Fork wear tarps down faster than many people expect. Snow sitting on a tarp also adds weight and stress.
The goal is to protect your home until the real repair can be done. We plan that permanent fix with you so the tarp does not stay up longer than needed.
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Emergency Roof Tarping
Tarping and Insurance
Most homeowners insurance policies expect you to take reasonable steps to prevent further damage after a storm. Tarping is one of those steps. Keep the receipt and photos. Many insurers include the cost of emergency tarping as part of a covered storm claim, but your policy decides what is paid.
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After the Tarp: Permanent Repair
Once the weather clears, the damaged area needs proper repair. That may include new decking, underlayment, shingles, flashing or ridge cap depending on what broke. Learn more about storm and hail damage repair and emergency roof leak repair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have a question? Call and ask. We will give you a straight answer.
(801) 426-8831 →We do not recommend it. Climbing a damaged roof in bad weather is dangerous, and a poorly secured tarp often fails in the first strong wind. If you must protect the inside, focus on buckets, towels and moving belongings.
When fastened along the edges with wood strips and placed over already damaged areas, the effect on good shingles is minimal. A flapping, loose tarp causes much more harm.
If it is safe to access, yes. We may need to clear snow from the damaged area first. In heavy snow or ice, safety comes first, and we will tell you what can be done.
As soon as the weather allows and materials are ready. For many repairs that is within days. Insurance approvals can sometimes add time.
Yes. Flat and low slope roofs need a different method because water does not run off as fast, but they can be covered and protected as well.
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Phone(801) 426-8831
HoursCall any day for current availability. Active leaks are handled first.
Service areaSpanish Fork, Utah only