Tarps & active leaks · Southwest Florida
Emergency roof repair and tarping
When a storm tears off shingles or tiles, or water is coming through the ceiling, the first job is to stop more water from getting in. FarFan Contractors installs professional roof tarps and makes emergency repairs on homes in Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota counties, other areas on request. Call (239) 224-2949.
Safety first
Before anything else
- If anyone is hurt or in danger, call 911.
- Stay off the roof. A wet, damaged roof is slippery and can give way.
- Stay away from downed power lines and anything electrical that is wet.
- Keep out of rooms where the ceiling is sagging or soaked.
- Move furniture and valuables away from the leak and catch drips with buckets.
- If it's safe, take photos of the damage from the ground and inside.
Is it an emergency
When to call right away
- Water is coming through a ceiling, a light fixture, or a wall
- A section of shingles, tiles, or metal has torn off
- A tree or large limb is on the roof
- You can see daylight through the deck from the attic
An old stain that isn't growing usually isn't an emergency, but it still needs a look soon. See roof repair.
Tarping
What a professional roof tarp looks like
A tarp is a temporary cover that keeps rain out until the roof can be repaired or replaced. A good one is not a loose sheet held down with bricks or sandbags.
- A heavy-duty tarp sized to cover the damage with room to spare
- Run over the ridge where possible, so water can't get under the top edge
- Held down with wood battens fastened through to the roof framing with cap nails or screws
- Edges secured so the wind can't get under it
A tarp buys time. It is not a repair. Once it's safe to work on the roof, we inspect it and recommend the permanent fix: a repair, or a new roof if the damage calls for it.
During storm season, see our storm response page.
How we work
Our process, step by step
01
Call
Call (239) 224-2949 or send the form. Tell us what happened and where water is getting in.
02
Make it safe
A professional tarp or temporary repair to stop more water from getting in.
03
Inspect
A full look at the roof once it's safe to work on, including the decking and flashing.
04
Repair or replace
The permanent fix: a repair, or a new shingle, tile, or metal roof. Permits pulled when required.
Questions we hear first
If water is coming in now, or part of the roof is missing, yes. Call. If it's an old stain that isn't growing, it can wait for a scheduled look, but don't let it go long.
From our jobs
Recent work
Water coming in? Call or send this.
We work across Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota counties, other areas on request. See Cape Coral roofing · Fort Myers roofing · North Port roofing.
Get a Free Roof Evaluation
Tell us the address and what happened. For water coming in now, calling (239) 224-2949 is fastest.
Get a Free Roof Evaluation
We inspect first. If replacement is the better option, we will tell you honestly.