Emergency Roof Repair in Boise, Idaho

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 30 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Boise, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Boise: 22 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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The first half hour of a roof emergency

Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    Make the room safe

    Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Catch the water, do not chase it

    Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.

  3. Minutes 15 to 25

    Photograph it and write down the time

    Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both.

  4. Minutes 25 to 30

    Call, and ask four things

    Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For Idaho: Idaho contractor registration through the state; confirm current rules before signing. 30 of the 30 roofers listed for Boise are based in town; 30 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Boise are based

30 roofers are listed for Boise. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.

By distance from Boise

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles30
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Boise, IDin town30

Miles are straight-line from the town centre to Boise's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.

Roofing emergencies in Boise most often follow severe thunderstorms: a large branch on the roof, an active interior leak, or sections of shingles blown free all warrant same-day contractor contact to prevent compounding water damage. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.

Boise in numbers

Public records for Boise, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #201of 209Boise ranks #201 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).
  • #9of 209Boise ranks #9 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value.
  • #196of 209Boise ranks #196 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record (low end).
  • #194of 209Boise ranks #194 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).

Costliest storm day on record

May 21, 2023

7 reports that day (7 wind); reported property damage $0; county FIPS 16001, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

When storms hit Boise

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 1 Mar 3 Apr 1 May 2 Jun 0 Jul 0 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar1
Apr3
May1
Jun2
Jul0
Aug0
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

Most hail reports come in April; the season runs March to June. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Boise

  • 87 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 630 people; 66% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $60,100 a year (Boise City, ID Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Boise storm record: Ada County

What the National Weather Service logged in Ada County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 1863Founded
  • 2,703 ft (824 m)Elevation
  • City of TreesNickname

Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Ada County

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1.25 in hail1.5 in hail Boise
  • 61 to 1.74 in
  • 01.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 1.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

6 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
May 26, 2015 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 1 Star
June 5, 2022 1.25 in, about the size of a half dollar 2 Kuna
April 3, 2024 1 in, about the size of a quarter 3 Boise Strawberry Gle
“Largest hail 1.5 inches and smallest about a penny at the intersection of Floating Feather Road and Pollard Lane.”
National Weather Service report, May 26, 2015
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Strongest tornado

EF0 · May 26, 2023

It stayed on the ground for 0.95 miles and was up to 3 yards wide.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

81 mph · September 5, 2019

Extensive damage to the high school campus was surveyed by NWS employees including trees knocked down onto houses in the vicinity. The peak thunderstorm wind was estimated at 80 MPH.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Ada County includes a 81-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF0 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

What it costs in Boise

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Boise labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 2.5% of the median Boise home value ($456,000).

Source: Census ACS (Boise City city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Boise cost guide by material →

Roofers in Boise, ID

30 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Emergency Roof Repair in Boise: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Boise?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Boise, ID. This is a general roofing directory; confirm emergency roof repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Should I repair or fully re-roof in Boise?
Ask a roofer to document the damage and compare a written repair scope with a replacement estimate. Roof condition, remaining life, materials and the extent of damage affect the decision. Confirm any inspection fee before booking.
How fast can a roofer reach Boise?
30 roofers are listed for Boise: 30 based in town and 30 within 25 miles of the city centre. None of them has told us it runs an emergency crew, and our roster holds no response times, so we cannot promise an arrival time. Call first, ask when a crew can be on site and what the tarp fee is, then send the request so a second roofer is lined up.
When is hail season in Boise?
April is the worst month: 43% of the 7 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to June. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Boise?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Boise measured 1.5 inches, about the size of a ping-pong ball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 4 days in the same record. The biggest day was May 26, 2015, with 1 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
How many roofing companies work around Boise?
The Census Bureau counts 87 roofing companies with payroll in Ada County, employing about 630 people. 65.5% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $60,100 a year (BLS).
How long does an Idaho insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Idaho sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must pay the amount justly due; if not paid within 30 days after proof of loss, the insurer owes attorney fees in a later lawsuit or arbitration within 30 days (Idaho Code §41-1839(1)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Idaho claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/id.
How old are the homes in Boise, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Boise was built in 1985, and 42.6% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost. The area sees about 106 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What qualifies as a roofing emergency in Boise?
True roofing emergencies involve active water entering living spaces — especially near electrical — large sections of missing shingles or membrane after a storm, visible structural damage such as sagging decking, a fallen tree or large branch on the roof, or any situation where interior damage is actively worsening. When in doubt, call: water damage compounds rapidly and repairs that cost hundreds of dollars addressed same-day can cost thousands if left overnight into framing and insulation.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Boise?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Boise properties, depending on roof size and accessibility. Permanent emergency repairs — patching damaged sections, replacing blown-off shingles — cost $500 to $3,000 for typical scopes. After-hours and weekend emergency calls typically add a dispatch fee on top of material and labor. If the damage is storm-related, document it before work begins: most homeowner policies cover emergency storm repairs, and the documentation anchors your claim.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in Idaho?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.