Emergency Roof Repair — Sonoma County

Active leak right now? Tree on the roof? Wind tore off shingles? Call (707) 232-8622. We aim for same-day or next-morning emergency response anywhere in Sonoma County.

When to Call Immediately

• Water actively dripping from a ceiling, light fixture, or HVAC vent
• Visible missing shingles or panels after a wind event
• Tree limb or whole tree fallen across the roof
• Visible hole, sag, or daylight through the deck
• Wildfire ember damage — burn marks, melted vents, charred shingles
• Roof flashing torn back during a storm
• Skylight cracked or shattered

What to Do Before We Arrive

1. Get everyone clear of any active water entry — falling debris and electrical risk are real.
2. Move belongings out of the leak path; cover with plastic if you can do it safely from indoors.
3. Place buckets or pots under drips. Don't catch electrical fixtures — turn off the breaker first.
4. Photograph everything from a safe vantage. Your insurance carrier will want documentation.
5. Do NOT climb the roof yourself. Falls from residential roofs are a leading source of homeowner ER visits.
6. If a tree or structural damage is involved, evacuate the affected room.

Our Emergency Process

1. Phone intake — describe the situation, location, severity. We dispatch immediately.
2. On-site assessment within hours when possible.
3. Stabilization — tarp, plywood, temporary patch — to stop active damage.
4. Written assessment and full repair plan within 24–48 hours.
5. Insurance documentation if a covered event is involved (we coordinate with your adjuster).
6. Permanent repair scheduled within days, weather permitting.

Common Sonoma County Emergencies

After 15+ years working roofs across the county, the same handful of emergencies show up year after year.

Atmospheric river leaks

Three to five inches of rain in 24 hours overwhelms aging flashings and underlayment that handle normal storms fine. We see a wave of leak calls every winter from older roofs that survived the November rains and finally gave up in February.

Wind damage from Diablo events

60+ mph offshore wind events in the fall lift shingles, tear ridge cap, and occasionally peel back full sections — especially on roofs with lifted seal strips from age or improper nailing.

Fallen oak and eucalyptus limbs

West County, Russian River corridor, and shaded canopy lots throughout Sebastopol, Forestville, and Occidental. Heavy limbs come down in saturated winter soil with strong wind. We coordinate with tree services to safely clear before tarping.

Wildfire ember damage

Sometimes invisible until next winter's first rain. After any major wildfire event in Sonoma County, we recommend a free post-fire inspection — embers can melt vents and damage flashing without leaving obvious signs from the ground.

Pricing

Emergency tarping typically runs $300–$700 depending on roof access and area covered. Permanent repairs are quoted separately based on damage scope. We don't add 'emergency premium' surcharges to the underlying repair work — fair pricing applies whether you call us at 9 a.m. on a Tuesday or 7 a.m. after a storm.

Frequently Asked Questions