Dallas summers hit 100 degrees and the heat makes asphalt shingles expand and crack along the seams. When a storm hits we roll out 10-mil reinforced polyethylene tarps and strap them to the rafters so they stay put through the next wind. Cheap crews use thin plastic that rips in the first gust and lets water back in under the decking.
Most houses in Oak Lawn and East Dallas still have 20-year shingles that are now 25 years old. The nails back out in the heat and a single missing shingle turns into a steady drip inside the attic. We cut the tarp to overlap the damaged area by at least four feet on every side and seal the edges with butyl tape so water cannot sneak under during the mild winter rains.
Dallas code lets us do emergency tarping without a permit, but the city still wants the tarp down within 30 days and a full repair permitted after that. We document the job with photos and leave the tarp only as long as needed. If you wait on a cheap fix the water soaks the insulation and you end up replacing ceilings in addition to the roof.
Call 24/7 at our Sharp Street shop. We keep tarps and straps on the trucks so we can reach Downtown Dallas or Lake Highlands the same afternoon a leak starts.
Emergency Roof Tarping Services We Offer
✓Same Day Emergency Roof Tarping
Crew reaches your house within hours and lays heavy tarp over active leaks before the next rain.
✓Hail Damage Roof Tarping
We cover hail-punctured sections with reinforced tarp so water stays out until full inspection.
✓Commercial Flat Roof Tarping
Large rolls and ballast weights seal leaking EPDM or TPO roofs on retail and office buildings.
✓Storm Follow Up Tarping Bishop Arts
After high winds we re-secure or replace tarps on older homes in the Bishop Arts District.
✓Night or Weekend Roof Tarping
24/7 crews handle leaks that start after hours with lights and battery tools.
Emergency Roof Tarping Cost in Dallas, TX
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency roof tarping small leak | $450–$750 | Single-story homes with easy ladder access cost less. |
| Emergency roof tarping large section | $800–$1,400 | Two-story homes or multiple damaged areas push the upper end. |
| Commercial roof tarping flat section | $1,200–$2,200 | Size of the roof and need for ballast or extra crew add cost. |
| Night or weekend emergency tarping | $650–$1,100 | After-hours work adds a small premium for crew time. |
| Free estimate for full roof repair after tarping | Free | We measure and quote the permanent fix once the tarp is up. |
Ranges are typical for Dallas, TX and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Call and describe the leak
You tell us the address and where water is coming in. We pull the right size tarp and head out.
- 2
Arrive and walk the roof
We check the damage, mark safe attachment points, and confirm the tarp will cover everything.
- 3
Secure the tarp
We roll out the material, overlap edges, strap to rafters, and seal seams with butyl tape. Job takes 1-3 hours.
- 4
Check from inside
We go in the attic to verify no more drips and leave a photo report for your records.
Pricing
Most jobs run by roof size and how many stories we climb.