Emergency Roof Tarp Installation Services Cost

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2 min readFeb 3, 2020

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The national average cost to tarp a roof on an emergency basis usually falls within the range of $200–$1,000. That being said, if the damage to your roof was caused by some sort of natural disaster your insurance company will likely cover the expenses.

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What Factors Go Into the Roof Tarping Pricing?

Roof tarping prices are generally standardized by insurance companies, and they are determined based on the following primary circumstances:

  1. The typical hourly rates for roof repair companies in your local area. Hourly wages vary greatly based on the area you’re in, and a good way to get an idea of this is to look at the average cost of living in your area compared to the national average.
  2. How large of a hole needs to have a temporary roof cover (tarp) put over it.
  3. How convenient it is to access your roof. For instance, if the damage is to a building with multiple stories, it will generally be more expensive to tarp it due to being harder to get to.
  4. If you need after hours and/or immediate services vs if you are able to wait a little while. If you need a contractor to come out on an emergency basis late at night, it will generally cost you “time and a half” for the job. This is common practice for pretty much any 24 hour emergency service, mainly because of the inconvenience factor and because they need to pay their workers more after-hours.
  5. What initially created the damage. If there is a tree that fell on your house and caused your roof to get damaged, that will obviously cost you extra to get removed before the temporary roof covering process can begin.
  6. The cost of the materials used for the job.

Does Insurance Pay for the Roof Tapring Costs?

It is hard to tell you for sure without knowing what your particular insurance policy is and the specific cause of the damage, but we can tell you that it is likely covered in most cases. This is because sudden disasters like hurricanes are common causes of roof damage, and these are typically covered by insurance companies. After discussing your project needs with a local roofing professional, we recommend calling your insurance company to see if your particular project will be paid for.

Emergency Roof Tarp Installation Services Cost/Prices Conclusion

We hope that this article gave you a general idea of how much it costs to tarp a roof. Even though roof tarping services can be out of the budget of many people, it is usually paid for by insurance and it is often a mandatory task.

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