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Emergency Roof Repair work in Chicago metro

Home Services Emergency Roof Repair

Emergency Roof Repair in Chicago metro

Water coming in now, and somebody who will answer the phone.

When water is coming in the only question is who picks up, and 46 of the roofers listed in Chicago metro answer around the clock.

At a glance

  • Move what is under the leak before you do anything else.
  • Put a bucket down and poke a small hole in a bulging ceiling to let it drain.
  • A tarp is a stopgap. It is not a repair and it does not last the winter.
  • Do not go on a wet or icy roof for any reason.

Common questions

What does an emergency call out cost

Most roofers charge a call out fee for after hours work and credit it against the repair. Ask for the figure on the phone.

Should I go up and put a tarp on myself

No. Most serious roof injuries happen to homeowners on wet roofs. It is not worth it.

How long can a tarp stay on

Weeks, not months. Sun and wind break them down and the fasteners work loose, and every hole is a new leak.