Emergency Roof Repair in Bossier City, Louisiana

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 13 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Bossier City, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Bossier City: 77 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 Louisiana: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors license required. 13 of the 16 roofers listed for Bossier City are based in town; 16 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Bossier City are based

16 roofers are listed for Bossier City. 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 Bossier City

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles16
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Bossier City, LAin town13
Shreveport, LA13

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

After tornado-force wind near Bossier City, exposed decking is a true emergency: even a few hours of rain into an open roof multiplies damage tenfold, and structural fasteners need a professional eye before temporary coverings go on. 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.

Bossier City in numbers

Public records for Bossier City and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #18of 209Bossier City ranks #18 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record.
  • #33of 209Bossier City ranks #33 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
  • #42of 209Bossier City ranks #42 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
  • #160of 209Bossier City ranks #160 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 7 2017 3 2018 4 2019 19 2020 5 2021 1 2022 15 2023 8 2024 10 2025 8 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20177
20183
20194
202019
20215
20221
202315
20248
202510
2026*8

80 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 8.0 per represented full year. 2020 had the most events among represented full years: 19.

2026 covers only January to June: NOAA's file ends there, so it is not counted as the worst year or in the yearly average.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*

When storms hit Bossier City

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 2 Jan 8 Feb 14 Mar 40 Apr 14 May 9 Jun 0 Jul 0 Aug 4 Sep 1 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan2
Feb8
Mar14
Apr40
May14
Jun9
Jul0
Aug0
Sep4
Oct1
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Bossier City

  • 8 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 59 people; 62% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $48,540 a year (Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Bossier City storm record: Bossier Parish

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

  • 1907Founded
  • 174 ft (53 m)Elevation

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  • 591 to 1.74 in
  • 161.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 42.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 4 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

79 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
April 24, 2020 4 in, about the size of a grapefruit 18 Vanceville
February 11, 2024 3 in, about the size of a teacup 8 Ferguson
April 19, 2015 2.25 in, about the size of a hen egg 3 Benton
“A picture was posted to social media of softball size hail that fell in the Legacy subdivision in North Bossier City.”
National Weather Service report, April 24, 2020
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

May 1, 2025

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 7 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF2 · July 8, 2024

It stayed on the ground for 49.96 miles and was up to 800 yards wide. This is a continuation of the Northern Red River Parish EF-2 tornado.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

105 mph · January 11, 2020

A damage survey confirmed that a confined area of straight line winds caused scattered property and tree damage just south of Benton. A number of light poles and business signs were broken and bent as a result of the high winds.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Bossier Parish includes a 105-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF2 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 Bossier City

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

That typical price is about 5.1% of the median Bossier City home value ($192,300).

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

Full Bossier City cost guide by material →

What Bossier City's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • After tornado-force wind in Bossier City, treat any exposed decking as urgent — overnight rain into an open roof multiplies the loss tenfold.
  • A severe Bossier City hail event can puncture a roof outright; if you see daylight or active dripping, emergency patching can't wait on an insurance timeline.

Roofers in Bossier City, LA

16 listed (3 based in nearby towns). 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 Bossier City: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Bossier City?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Bossier City, LA. 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.
Will insurance pay for storm-related emergency roof repair in Bossier City?
Coverage, deductibles and reporting deadlines depend on your policy and circumstances. Document damage safely, contact your insurer promptly and ask for a written repair scope. This directory cannot determine coverage.
How fast can a roofer reach Bossier City?
16 roofers are listed for Bossier City: 13 based in town and 16 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 Bossier City?
April is the worst month: 43% of the 92 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from February to September. Book the inspection before February, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Bossier City?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Bossier City measured 4 inches, about the size of a grapefruit. Hail of an inch or more fell on 28 days in the same record. The biggest day was April 24, 2020, with 18 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 Bossier City?
The Census Bureau counts 8 roofing companies with payroll in Bossier Parish, employing about 59 people. 62.5% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $48,540 a year (BLS).
How long does a Louisiana insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Louisiana sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must start adjusting the loss after you report it within 14 days (La. R.S. 22:1892(A)(3)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Louisiana claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/la.
How old are the homes in Bossier City, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Bossier City was built in 1979, and 51.4% 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 29 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
Is tornado roof damage covered by insurance in Bossier City?
Yes, tornado and wind damage is covered under the dwelling portion of standard homeowner policies in Bossier City. Document with photos before any cleanup, file promptly, and request a contractor who can meet your adjuster on-site — tornado damage to decking fasteners and structural connections is often undercounted in an adjuster's surface assessment. Some Bossier City-area insurers apply a separate wind-and-hail deductible rather than your standard deductible — check your declarations page before assuming what you will pay out of pocket.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Bossier City?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Bossier City 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 Louisiana?
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.