When a storm opens your roof, the damage does not stop when the rain does. Tarping stops the water on the day it happens — before a breached roof turns into wet insulation, stained ceilings, and a much larger insurance claim.
2-Hour Response Time Guarantee: if we don't arrive within 2 hours of your call, your emergency tarping is free. Call (918) 734-4444.
What an emergency tarp actually does
A tarp is the first step of a storm claim, not the repair. It stops the water, contains the damage, and holds the roof until permanent repairs can be scheduled. Our crews deploy 2-hour emergency tarping across 22 cities in the Tulsa metro with 2-hour dispatch, industrial-grade tarping, water containment, and full insurance documentation.
How we secure a tarp
- Industrial-grade 10-mil tarp, sized to cover the breach and run well past it.
- 2×4 batten systems over the field of the tarp to stop wind lift.
- 1×2 furring strips (at least 8) sandwiching the tarp edges, so fasteners don't tear through.
- Secured with roofing nails — not staples.
When you need one
Active leaks, missing shingles, a tree impact, or any hail breach that has opened the roof deck. If water is already inside, tarping comes first and the interior assessment follows — the goal on day 0–2 is to stop the bleeding.
If you have to do it yourself first
Only if it is safe to get on the roof. Do not go up in wind, lightning, or on a wet deck.
- Cover the area with a heavy-duty tarp extending at least 4 feet past the damage in all directions.
- Tarp any visible holes from inside the attic if it is accessible.
- Secure tarp edges with 1×2 furring strips and roofing nails.
Documentation for your claim
Most Oklahoma homeowners policies cover storm damage caused by hail and wind. The key is having proper forensic documentation before the adjuster arrives — photographs, moisture readings, and a written scope of the work that was actually required. Every tarp we set is documented that way.
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Roof Tarping FAQs
How fast can you tarp my roof in Tulsa?
We deploy within 2 hours in the Tulsa metro. If we don't arrive within 2 hours of your call, your emergency tarping is free.
What do you use to hold the tarp down?
An industrial-grade 10-mil tarp, fastened with 1×2 furring strips and roofing nails so the edges don't tear, with 2×4 battens across the field to stop wind lift.
Is tarping covered by my insurance?
Most Oklahoma homeowners policies cover storm damage caused by hail and wind. Whether emergency tarping itself is reimbursed depends on your policy — the documentation we produce is what your adjuster needs either way.
How long can a tarp stay on my roof?
A tarp is a temporary measure that stops water entry until permanent repairs can be scheduled. It is not a repair, and the roof still needs a proper fix.