Emergency Roof Tarping & Board-Up in St. Petersburg, FL
Storm damage can leave your roof, windows, or doors exposed to rain and further property damage. St Pete Restoration helps property owners in St. Petersburg, FL, address storm-related damage and secure vulnerable openings.
Temporary roof tarping and board-up can help limit additional water intrusion while you arrange the necessary permanent repairs.
Emergency Action Checklist
Before the Crew Arrives
What to do in the first hours after wind opens your roof, a window or a door.
Stay off the roof
Wet shingles are slick and storm-damaged decking may not hold your weight. Watch for downed power lines near the house and stay out of rooms where the ceiling is sagging.
Photograph before anything is covered
Once a tarp or plywood goes up, the damage underneath is hidden. Take wide and close-up photos of the roof from the ground, broken glass, and every ceiling stain inside.
Contain the water inside
Put buckets under active drips, move furniture and electronics out of wet rooms, and lay towels along the floor. If a ceiling is bulging with water, keep everyone out of that room.
Cover first, repair later and keep every receipt
What St. Pete Restoration Does in an Emergency
We photograph the damage, clear the roof, and install a tarp secured with wood battens over the opening. Broken windows and doors get cut-to-fit plywood. Before we leave, we check the attic and ceilings under the damaged area and start extraction and drying if water got in. When the property is secure, our licensed crew can handle the permitted permanent repair as part of Built with Love.
Roof Tarping & Debris Clearing
Removing limbs and loose material, then securing heavy-duty tarps with battens sized past the damaged area.
Window & Door Board-Up
Cut-to-fit plywood fastened over broken glass, sliders and damaged entry doors to stop rain and secure the property.
Interior Water Check & Extraction
Checking the attic, insulation and ceilings below the opening, and starting water damage restoration when needed.
Documentation Package
Dated before-and-after photos, a written description of the temporary work and an itemized invoice for your records.
Policy & Claim Guidance
Reasonable Emergency Measures
Many Florida homeowners policies include a section called “Reasonable Emergency Measures.” It covers steps taken to protect the house from further damage after a loss, like tarping a roof or boarding a window. Citizens Property Insurance added this language to its policies in 2016, and policyholders are expected to take these steps.
Under Citizens policies, emergency measures are capped at the greater of $3,000 or 1 percent of the dwelling (Coverage A) limit unless the insurer approves a higher amount in advance. Private insurers write their own versions, so read that section of your policy or call your agent.
Citizens policyholders
The emergency measures cap is written into the policy. Going above it requires Citizens’ approval before the work is done.
Private insurer policyholders
Limits and approval steps vary by company and policy form. Your agent or insurer can confirm what applies to you.
What we hand you after an emergency visit
Dated before-and-after photos, a written description of the temporary work, and an itemized invoice. Questions about what your policy covers go to your insurer, your agent or a licensed public adjuster.
What Happens After Storm Damage?
Storm damage may allow water to enter your attic, ceilings, walls, and other areas of your property. Addressing visible openings and identifying signs of water intrusion can help you determine what needs attention next.
Depending on the damage, additional water damage restoration or storm damage repair may be necessary.
Explore our Water Damage Restoration in St. Petersburg services or learn more about Storm Damage Repair
Storm damage? Secure your home now
Call St. Pete Restoration for emergency roof tarping and board-up in St. Petersburg.
Direct 24/7 Phone Dispatch
Immediate response for active storm leaks, roof tarping, and emergency ceiling extractions across Pinellas County: