When is a roofing issue considered a roofing emergency? As a general rule, any roofing issue that allows a large amount of water to infiltrate your home is considered a roofing emergency. Roofing issues such as these need to be repaired as soon as possible. Otherwise, the damage could easily affect other parts of your home and complicate emergency repairs in the process. The sooner major leaks are fixed, the lower the risk moisture damage will affect other parts of your home. 

Aside from major leaks, what are the roofing issues that usually require emergency repairs? 

• Missing shingles – Missing shingles aren’t usually considered a roofing emergency unless several of them were dislodged. If missing shingles aren’t immediately replaced, water can infiltrate your roof and cause additional roofing issues, such as mold. 
• Storm damage – As a general rule, you should have your roof inspected at least twice a year and after a storm or extreme weather event. That’s because no matter how durable your roof is, it’s likely to have suffered some form of damage during the storm. What if you didn’t find any leaks in your ceiling or roof? It would still be a good idea to schedule a roof inspection. After all, it usually takes time for the warning signs of storm damage to appear. And by the time they do emerge, it’s already too late to mitigate roof damage. 

What to Expect During Emergency Roof Repairs 

Your roofer will go to your home as soon as the weather clears up. Upon arriving, they’ll cover holes in your roof with a tarp to prevent your interior from getting frenched. After conducting preliminary roof inspections, they will come back in the next few days to conduct more comprehensive inspections. 

A Crown Roofing & Construction is a family-owned construction company that offers a wide range of professional exterior services, including roofing and emergency repair services. To request a quote, call us at (904) 267-1019 or fill out this form.