Storm damage or a leak? Free roof inspections & insurance claim help. Call (737) 307-1960
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Emergency roof repair

Emergency Roof Repair in Seattle

Water coming through the ceiling, shingles torn off in a wind storm or a tree on the roof? Call us. We stop the water first, then find and fix the cause.

What to do while you wait for us

Emergency roof repair in Seattle almost always happens mid-storm, often after dark with the rain still coming. Before we arrive, a few things inside the house make a big difference.

What to do while you wait for us
  • Get towels, buckets and pans under the drip, and pull rugs, furniture and electronics out of the wet area
  • Water near a light fixture or outlet? Switch that room off at the breaker panel
  • A ceiling sagging with water can be drained on purpose: a small hole at its lowest point lets it empty into a bucket instead of coming down all at once
  • Photograph the stain, the water and anything ruined before you clean up, so your insurer sees what happened
  • Don’t climb up. Rain-soaked moss is slick as ice, and in a windstorm limbs can still be coming down

Then call (737) 307-1960 and say the words “active leak” so we know it can’t wait.

When to call

Common roof emergencies around Seattle

Wind storm damage

Shingles and ridge caps torn off in a winter storm, leaving the deck open to rain.

Fallen trees and limbs

Branches or whole trees through the shingles or decking, common under tall firs and maples.

Leaks in heavy rain

Water dripping from light fixtures or a sagging ceiling during an atmospheric river.

Ice dams

In the occasional cold snap, ice at the eaves pushes meltwater back under the shingles.

Temporary protection

Stop the water first

Call (737) 307-1960Say it’s an active leak and you go to the front of the line.
Step by step

How emergency roof repair works

In a Seattle storm the order matters: keep the rain out tonight, repair the roof properly once it’s safe.

01 / 04
01

Call us

Describe where the water is and how fast it’s coming.

02

Cover the opening

A tarp or temporary seal goes over the damaged spot.

03

Photograph everything

Pictures of the roof and the inside damage, ready for your insurer.

04

Repair the source

The permanent fix once the weather allows, or a straight answer if the roof needs more.

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FAQs

Emergency roof repair questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most. Don’t see yours? Give us a call.

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Will my insurance cover emergency roof repair?

Usually, when a windstorm or falling tree caused it: the emergency cover-up is part of the same claim. Hang on to the photos and any receipts. How our insurance help works.

Do you handle emergencies outside Seattle?

Yes. Emergency calls come to us from all over the region, from Bellingham and Everett down to Tacoma and Olympia, and across the Eastside. See all our service areas.

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Whether it’s a stubborn leak, storm damage and an insurance claim, or a brand-new roof, The Ranier Roof Doctor is here to help. Tell us about your project and we’ll call you back to schedule a free estimate.

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