Emergency Tarp
Emergency Tarp | Roof Repair | Roofing | Clinton
When fierce winds or unexpected hail leave your Clinton home exposed, HEP’s emergency tarp roofing crew arrives fast—often within hours—to seal out rain, debris, and pests. Our heavy-duty tarps are custom-fitted to your roofline, anchored securely, and installed with safety-first precision, buying you precious time and preventing costlier damage while you plan a full roof repair.
Day or night, our certified technicians bring ladder-mounted lighting, industrial tarps, and leak-tracking tools so the job is done right the first time. From the moment you call, you’ll get clear updates, honest estimates, and the friendly service Central Tennessee has trusted for decades—because protecting your family’s home is more than business to us; it’s hometown pride.
FAQs
What situations in Clinton require an emergency tarp for my roof?
Emergency tarping is recommended any time your roof sustains sudden damage that exposes the interior of your home to rain, wind, or pests. Typical triggers include wind-blown shingles during summer storms, fallen tree limbs, hail impacts that create holes, and fire damage after the flames are extinguished. A professionally installed tarp stops further water intrusion, prevents structural deterioration, and buys time until a full repair or replacement can be completed.
How fast can your crew arrive at my Clinton property after I call?
Because roof leaks escalate quickly, we maintain a 24/7 on-call team dedicated to the Clinton area. In most cases we can be on site within 1–2 hours of your call, even on weekends or holidays. Our trucks are pre-loaded with tarps, roof-top safety gear, and temporary structural supports so work can begin immediately once we complete a rapid inspection and photograph the damage for insurance documentation.
What kind of tarp and installation method do you use?
We use commercial-grade, UV-resistant polyethylene or PVC tarps that range from 10-20 mil thickness and are rated for at least 6 months of continuous outdoor exposure. After measuring the damaged section, we extend the tarp 3–4 feet past the ridge and eaves to ensure complete coverage, then secure the edges with 1×3 furring strips screwed into sound decking. Where nailing isn’t possible, we employ adhesive anchor boards or weighted sandbag systems to avoid additional penetrations. All seams are overlapped and taped with butyl roof tape to create a watertight barrier.
How long will the emergency tarp last, and is it fully waterproof?
A correctly installed tarp is 100 % waterproof and can typically protect your home for 60–90 days. Many of our heavy-duty tarps stay intact for as long as six months if unavoidable delays—such as insurance approvals, contractor scheduling, or winter weather—push the permanent repair out. However, we recommend scheduling the permanent fix within 30 days and letting us inspect the tarp after every major storm to be safe.
Will my homeowners insurance cover the cost of emergency tarping?
Most standard homeowners policies treat emergency tarping as a loss-mitigation expense, which means they reimburse it separately from the roof repair itself. We provide a detailed invoice, damage photos, and a written statement describing why temporary protection was necessary. Simply submit this package to your adjuster, and in the vast majority of claims the cost is covered with little or no deductible impact. We can also meet the adjuster onsite to ensure all damage is documented.
What does the overall emergency roof repair process look like and how much will it cost?
1) Call us anytime—day or night. 2) We arrive, perform a safety assessment, and photograph the damage. 3) We install the tarp to stop active leaks. 4) Within 24 hours you receive a written estimate for permanent repair or replacement. Labor, materials, and travel for a typical residential tarp installation in Clinton range from $350–$850 depending on roof height, pitch, and damage size. Larger commercial roofs or situations requiring structural shoring can be higher. We never charge a service call fee if you proceed with the final repair through our company.