If water is coming through your ceiling right now, call (843) 938-8828. We answer around the clock, send a crew to tarp or dry-in the damaged area as soon as it's safe, document everything for your insurance company, and schedule the permanent repair or replacement once the weather clears.
This service is part of our roof repair in Charleston, SC. Homeowners who need it often ask about hurricane and storm damage repair, roof leak detection or roof coatings and resurfacing at the same time, so we price and plan them together.
What counts as a roofing emergency
- Water actively dripping through ceilings, light fixtures or walls
- A tree or large limb on the roof
- Sections of shingles or metal panels torn off by wind
- Exposed decking after a storm
- A sagging ceiling holding water
What to do while you wait
- Stay off the roof and away from sagging ceilings.
- Turn off power to any wet light fixtures or outlets at the breaker.
- Move furniture, electronics and rugs out of the drip zone and set out buckets.
- Take photos and video of the damage inside and outside for your insurance claim.
- Keep receipts for anything you spend to prevent further damage.
Tarping now, a real fix next
Emergency tarping is a temporary dry-in: heavy-duty tarp, battened and fastened so it holds through the next rain. Once conditions allow, we inspect the deck, write up the permanent repair or replacement, and coordinate with your adjuster if the damage is storm-related. During hurricane season, from June 1 through November 30, demand spikes fast after a named storm, so calling early matters.
Areas we serve
Emergency Roof Repair is available for homes in Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, James Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Daniel Island, Johns Island, Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms and Hanahan.
Frequently asked questions
Do you really answer at night and on weekends?
Yes. The emergency line at (843) 938-8828 is answered 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Will my insurance pay for emergency tarping?
Most homeowner policies cover reasonable steps to prevent further damage after a covered event. Keep the invoice and photos, and check your own policy for specifics.
How fast can someone get here?
We dispatch as quickly as weather and safety allow, often the same day. After a major storm, calls are handled in order of severity, with active interior leaks first.
Is it safe to stay in the house?
If a ceiling is sagging, a tree has penetrated the structure, or wiring is wet, stay out of that area and call 911 if there's any immediate danger.
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