When to Call a Roofer for Emergency Service

August 17, 2022
Does every roofing problem warrant a call to an emergency roofing service? That's a question that many homeowners ask. About 16% of homeowners surveyed in 2020 reported that they had a new roof installed, according to HomeAdvisor, some of which were “emergency installations”. While most roofing situations should be addressed as soon as possible, it does not mean that every roofing problem is an emergency. Here are times when a roofing problem is an emergency.

There Is a Leak Indoors

If you have an obvious leak that is causing damage in your attic and working its way down into other areas of your house, you do have an emergency situation on your hands and you need to call for an emergency roofing service. Water damage is nothing to play with. Not only can water damage cause substantial damage to your home, but it also creates a breeding ground for mold and mildew which can cause respiratory problems. Calling for an emergency roof service can help to control the water damage and keep yourself and your family safe.

You Find Parts of Your Roof in the Yard

After a storm, you may find what seems to be roofing materials in your yard. This could be broken bits of your roofing materials or full shingles that have blown off the roof. If you do find these in your yard, you may have an emergency roofing problem. Calling a roofing service to come and inspect your roof ASAP can help to minimize damage and minimize costs to repair the damage.

The Damage Is Obvious

An emergency roofing problem can be defined as an “acute” problem that arises suddenly. Anytime you notice that your roof is in disrepair and not protecting your home as it should, it can be considered an emergency. In all cases, the sooner you call for emergency roofing service, the better off you will be. Acting quickly will save you money, protect your home from damage, and, of course, put the problem to rest so you can feel at ease.


There are two things that are always true about any roof damage. It will not get better on its own and it will always get worse. If your roof needs attention, call us at Rodriguez Roofing today.

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