Emergency Roof Repair
Emergency roof repair after storms and sudden damage
When a storm or a falling limb opens your roof, the first job is keeping water out. We put temporary protection in place, document the damage, then make the permanent repair.
Prefer to talk? Call (314) 222-9529
Spring storms here can do a lot of damage in a short time. On May 26, 2024, storms produced 10 tornadoes across the Greater St. Louis region, damaging winds up to 81 mph and hail up to 2.75 inches in St. Peters, according to NOAA’s Storm Events Database.
We respond to storm damage and other urgent roof problems. We will not promise an arrival time we cannot keep, because after a widespread storm every roofer is busy at once. What you do in the first hours matters, so here is what we recommend.
When it is an emergency
Water coming in
Active dripping, a bulging ceiling or water near light fixtures. Keep people clear of a sagging ceiling, and shut off power to that area if you can do it safely.
A tree or limb on the roof
Stay out of the rooms below it and leave the removal to a tree service.
Shingles or decking torn away
Open decking or a hole in the roof will take on water with the next rain.
Flashing or a chimney pulled loose
Gaps at walls and chimneys can send water into the wall framing, where it will not show right away.
Storm damage with more rain coming
A few missing shingles become urgent when the forecast turns wet. Temporary cover now protects the decking and ceilings below.
How it works
How an emergency repair goes
- 01
Call us
Tell us what happened, where water is getting in and whether anyone is at risk.
- 02
Temporary protection
We cover the damaged area, usually with a secured tarp, to keep water out until a permanent repair can be made.
- 03
Photos and notes
We document the damage with photos, which you will want if you file a claim.
- 04
Permanent repair
After your insurer has seen the damage, or once you decide no claim is involved, we make the permanent repair or plan a replacement.
- 05
Cleanup and final inspection
We clean up after the work and finish with a final inspection.
Options
Who to call, and when
911 or your utility
For downed power lines, a gas smell or anyone hurt. Missouri’s insurance department says to leave the house if there are safety issues and wait for local authorities to say it is safe.
A tree service
For a large tree resting on the house. Let them plan the removal before the roof is covered.
Your insurance company
As soon as you can, through your agent or the company’s claims number.
Us
For the roof itself: temporary protection, photos and the permanent repair.
What to do before help arrives
Dry out what you can. The EPA notes that in most cases mold will not grow if wet materials are dried within 24 to 48 hours of a leak.
- Move valuables and electronics away from the water, and catch drips with buckets and towels.
- Take photos and video of the damage inside and out, from the ground.
- Jot down when the storm hit and what you noticed while it is still fresh.
- Stay off the roof. A wet, damaged roof is no place to be, especially in wind.
- Keep receipts for anything you buy to protect the house, because your insurer will ask for them.
Temporary now, permanent after the adjuster
Missouri’s Department of Commerce and Insurance advises making temporary repairs to prevent further damage, such as covering a hole in the roof with a tarp, and holding off on permanent repairs until your insurer has inspected. Permanent work done first could put the claim at risk.
That is why an emergency visit is about protection and documentation. The permanent fix follows once the claim, if there is one, is underway.
Free inspection
We look, photograph what we find and walk you through it. No obligation, no pressure.
Get a free inspectionor call (314) 222-9529
Filing an insurance claim?
We help you start the claim, meet your adjuster at the property and go over the insurance scope with you line by line.
Fixed on the spot
I had a leak in my roof and called a couple different roofing companies to check it out. None of them could figure out where it was coming from, they just told me I’d need a whole new roof. Then I called Correll Roofing Company. Curtis came out…
Knowledgeable, polite, and responsive
I contacted Correll Roofing about some shingles that I lost off of my roof during this last round of high winds that we experienced. Jon responded to my inquiry quickly, came out to my home and replaced the missing shingles in a very timely manner.…
Reassured me and walked me through the process
I had the pleasure of working with Devin Stinson and am currently getting my roof replaced. I had waited almost too long to do it as I am a first time homeowner. The process was a little scary but Devin reassured me and walked me through the process…
FAQ
Emergency Roof Repair: questions
Ask us anything at (314) 222-9529.
How fast can you get here?
We do not promise arrival times. Call as soon as you can and tell us what is happening, and protect the inside of the house in the meantime.
Should I put a tarp up myself?
Only if you can reach the damage without climbing onto a wet or damaged roof. For most people, protecting the inside and making the call is the better move.
Will insurance pay for the emergency work?
Policies differ, so ask your agent. The state’s guidance is to keep receipts for temporary repairs so you can be reimbursed, and our photos help show why the work was needed.
If my claim is denied, do I still pay for the temporary cover?
Missouri’s roofing claim law lets you cancel a contract that depends on your insurance claim within five business days after your insurer says in writing that the claim is not covered, but a contractor can still be paid the reasonable value of emergency work you acknowledged in writing as necessary. Ask how temporary work is priced before it starts.
What if water is near the electrical panel or fixtures?
Treat it as a safety problem first. If you cannot shut off power to the area safely, leave it alone and call the utility or 911, then call us about the roof.
Guides
Read before you decide.
After a hail or wind storm
A calm checklist for the first two days after hail or high wind. Stay safe, check from the ground, document the storm date, protect the house, call your insurer and sign nothing at the door.
Read the guide
Missouri roof insurance claims
From the first photos to the final check, here is how a Missouri storm claim usually unfolds, what actual cash value and recoverable depreciation mean, and what state law says about roofing contracts.
Read the guide
Choosing a roofer after a storm
After a big storm, the knocks on the door start fast. Here is how to check a roofer’s address, insurance and references, how deposits should work, and the Missouri rules that protect you.
Read the guideRelated services
Often done together.
Storm and Hail Damage Repair
Hail and wind damage found, photographed and repaired, with help through your insurance claim from first call to final check.
Learn moreRoof Repair
Roof leaks, missing shingles, flashing failures and wind damage traced to the source and repaired, with photos along the way.
Learn moreFree Roof Inspections
A free, no-obligation inspection of your roof and exterior, documented with photos and explained to you in plain terms.
Learn moreRoof Replacement
Full roof replacement in asphalt shingles, metal or slate, from a free photo inspection to tear-off, install and final check.
Learn moreEmergency Roof Repair across St. Charles County and Greater St. Louis
Roofing With Integrity
Emergency Roof Repair, starting with a free look.
No obligation and no pressure. We look over the roof and exterior, photograph what we find and walk you through it. If you have storm damage, we help with the insurance claim from the first call.
- Call(314) 222-9529
- Emailoffice@correllroofingco.com
- Based in O’Fallon1048 Rondale Ct., O’Fallon, MO 63368
- Storm Events Database, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
- Resources for Severe Weather Victims, Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance
- Post-Disaster Claims Guide, Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance
- A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Section 407.725, Revised Statutes of Missouri