Emergency Tarping
Emergency Tarping | Storm Damage Restoration | Roofing | Sevierville
When fierce East Tennessee weather tears through Sevierville, every minute counts. HEP’s emergency tarping roofing crew arrives fast—day or night—to seal exposed decking, stop leaks, and protect everything under your roof. Armed with industrial-grade tarps and decades of local know-how, we provide dependable storm damage restoration on the spot, keeping your home safe until permanent repairs are complete.
While your insurance adjuster schedules inspections and materials are ordered, our certified technicians stay on‐site, reinforcing damaged rafters, documenting losses, and updating you at every step. Trust the hometown team that answers the phone 24/7, treats you like a neighbor, and won’t leave until your Sevierville home is secure—trust HEP to put confidence back over your head.
FAQs
What should I do immediately after a storm damages my roof in Sevierville?
First, make sure everyone is safe and stay clear of any downed power lines or unstable structures. Then call our 24/7 emergency line. While you wait for our technicians, take photos or video of the damage from a safe distance—these images are helpful for insurance claims. Avoid climbing on the roof yourself; wet, wind-damaged shingles and loose debris make it extremely dangerous.
How quickly can your team install an emergency roof tarp?
Because storms in Sevierville often strike without warning, we keep on-call crews available day and night. In most cases we arrive within 1–2 hours of your call, weather and road conditions permitting. A standard single-family home can usually be tarped and secured in 60–90 minutes once we’re on site.
Why is emergency tarping necessary, and what does the service include?
A professionally installed tarp seals the damaged area to prevent additional water intrusion, mold growth, and structural decay until permanent repairs can be made. Our service includes a full damage inspection, removal of loose shingles or branches, installation of commercial-grade 6- to 8-millimeter polyethylene sheeting, sandbag or batten anchoring, and photo documentation for your insurance file.
Will the temporary tarp stay in place during heavy rain or high winds?
Yes. We use hurricane-rated tarp material and fasten it to the roof deck and structural members, not just the shingles. The edges are overlapped and weighed or battened to resist wind uplift. While no temporary solution is indestructible, our tarps are designed to withstand wind gusts up to 70 mph and remain watertight for several weeks.
Do you work with insurance companies, and can you help file a claim?
Absolutely. We document the damage with time-stamped photos, measurements, and a written assessment that meets most carrier requirements. We can meet your adjuster on site, provide an Xactimate estimate, and bill your insurance company directly for the emergency service so you’re not caught in the middle.
How much does emergency tarping cost, and will it affect the price of my full roof replacement?
For a typical Sevierville residence, emergency tarping ranges from $350 to $750, depending on roof pitch, height, and extent of damage. If you proceed with us for permanent repairs or a full replacement, we credit a portion—or sometimes the entire cost—of the tarp service toward the final invoice. Most insurers treat tarping as a covered mitigation expense, meaning it usually applies toward, not in addition to, your overall claim.