Temporary protection
Protect the exposed area when conditions permit. Attachment must account for the surrounding roof and avoid creating new openings or trapping water.

Water coming in needs prompt attention to safety and protection. Call and tell us the property location and where the leak is appearing.
Keep people away from a ceiling that is sagging or shedding material. Avoid wet light fixtures, outlets and electrical equipment. Stay off the roof, especially during rain, wind or when the surface is damaged.
Temporary protection is intended to reduce exposure until the roof can be assessed and permanently corrected. Its suitability depends on access, weather and the condition of the roof; a tarp or temporary patch is not a replacement for rebuilding the failed assembly.

An urgent leak can begin at a damaged slope, a failed flashing joint or an opening around a vent. The permanent work follows the entry path, even when temporary protection covers a larger area.
Protect the exposed area when conditions permit. Attachment must account for the surrounding roof and avoid creating new openings or trapping water.
Restore sound covering, flashings and underlying support. If surrounding material is too deteriorated to reconnect, a wider scope is required.
Say water is entering now and identify the property and affected inside space. Do not enter an unsafe area to collect photos.
Weather, slope, height and damage determine what protection work is appropriate. Arrival and work timing must be confirmed directly.
The entry point and exposed conditions determine the lasting work after temporary protection.
Urgent protection and permanent repair are separate work items. Height, access, roof size and the extent of the opening affect each. Hidden decking and water-damaged layers also change the permanent scope.
If the roof is commercially occupied, tell us about tenants, equipment and affected stock or work areas. That context helps establish the operating needs around roof access.
After temporary protection, roof leak repair addresses the lasting entry path.


Tell us where the property is and what you've noticed. A free roof inspection helps establish the next useful step for your urgent roof repair.