Quick answer
Emergency Roof Repair in Kent from Tartan Builders Inc., a GAF Master Elite contractor working Portage County from our Wadsworth office, about 35 min away.
- Call (877) 521-7171 and say it is an emergency. It changes the priority.
- We tarp or temporarily seal the roof to stop water getting in.
- Damage is photographed before anything is covered, for the insurance claim.
- Permanent repair or replacement is scheduled once the house is dry.
Emergency Roof Repair For Kent Homes
When a tree comes through the roof or wind strips a slope during a storm, the first job is stopping water getting into the house. In Kent we tarp or temporarily seal the roof the same day wherever we can reach you, and we photograph everything before it is covered.
Emergency calls in Kent are handled from our Wadsworth office, about 35 min away. After a big storm the whole region calls at once, so call early and tell us water is coming in.
Do These Things First
- Get people and pets away from sagging ceilings
- Move valuables and electronics away from the water
- Put buckets down and puncture a bulging ceiling stain to drain it in a controlled way
- Take photos and video of the damage inside and out
- Call us, then call your insurance company to open a claim
Local Factors In Kent
Storms
As for storm damage around Kent, ice damming is close to a regional default, and the damage that costs the most is rarely the damage you can see from the driveway.
Weather
Roof life in Kent is shaped by one thing more than any other: the lake adds snow load and drags the freeze-thaw season out, which is why a shingle rated for thirty years rarely gets there in this county.
What You Should Not Do
- Do not climb onto a wet or storm-damaged roof
- Do not sign anything with a crew that knocked on your door after the storm
- Do not let anyone throw away damaged materials before they are photographed
- Do not wait for the adjuster before stopping active water. Insurers expect you to prevent further damage.
Cost Of Emergency Roof Repair In Kent
Emergency tarping is a small, separate charge and is normally part of a covered storm claim. The permanent repair is quoted once the roof can be inspected properly.
| County | Portage County, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Served from | Wadsworth office, 1197 High Street |
| Drive time | About 35 min from Wadsworth |
| Permits | City of Kent or Portage County, depending on the parcel. We pull it. |
| Nearest towns | Stow (4 mi), Cuyahoga Falls (7 mi), Hudson (7 mi) |
| Response | Inspections within a few days; emergencies the same day where we can |
| Inspection cost | Free, with a written photo report |
Want the full picture? Read our complete guide to storm damage in Ohio, or see all roofing services in Kent.
