Emergency Roof Repair in Harlingen, Texas

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 25 local roofers listed, 1 verified.

Short answer: For an active leak in Harlingen, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Harlingen: 32 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 1 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask 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. In Texas, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 15 days (Tex. Ins. Code §542.055(a)(1)), so the clock starts when you report it.

  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 Texas: No statewide roofing license; permit rules are set locally. 25 of the 25 roofers listed for Harlingen are based in town; 25 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Harlingen are based

25 roofers are listed for Harlingen. 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 Harlingen

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles25
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Harlingen, TXin town25

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

When a tropical storm strips sections of a Harlingen roof, emergency tarping within hours stops the wind-driven rain that does most of the interior damage — waiting until morning multiplies water intrusion into walls and insulation. 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.

Harlingen in numbers

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

  • #198of 209Harlingen ranks #198 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
  • #185of 209Harlingen ranks #185 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value (low end).
  • #184of 209Harlingen ranks #184 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).
  • #171of 209Harlingen ranks #171 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 8 2017 1 2019 15 2023 4 2025 2 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20178
20191
202315
20254
2026*2

30 recorded events across 4 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 15.

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. Years without a data row: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

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

When storms hit Harlingen

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 0 Mar 17 Apr 3 May 10 Jun 0 Jul 0 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 4 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar0
Apr17
May3
Jun10
Jul0
Aug0
Sep0
Oct0
Nov4
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Harlingen

  • 17 roofing companies with payroll in the county; 71% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $46,030 a year (Texas).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Harlingen storm record: Cameron County

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

  • 1904Founded
  • 39 ft (12 m)Elevation

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

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  • 181 to 1.74 in
  • 91.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 22.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 3.01 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

29 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 2, 2017 3.01 in, about the size of a teacup 8 Rio Hondo
June 4, 2023 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 7 Villa Cavazos
June 5, 2023 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 3 Monte Grande
“Measured hail report of 3.01 inches via social media. Hail broke windshield at residence with other windshields broken in neighborhood.”
National Weather Service report, April 2, 2017
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

May 9, 2026

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 4 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · May 13, 2023

It stayed on the ground for 0.45 miles and was up to 200 yards wide. The supercell spawned a quick spin-up tornado that struck the town of Laguna Heights, Texas, over a two-minute period before the circulation moved over Laguna Madre Bay and rapidly dissipated.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

89 mph · May 9, 2023

The aerostat site anemometer at the South Padre Island Coast Guard station reported a peak wind gust of 77.3 knots, or 89 mph, at 1:49AM CDT.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Cameron County includes a 89-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF1 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 Harlingen

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

That typical price is about 8.3% of the median Harlingen home value ($125,700).

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

Full Harlingen cost guide by material →

What Harlingen's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • When a Harlingen storm strips a roof, emergency tarping within hours stops the wind-driven rain that does most of the interior damage.
  • A severe Harlingen 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 Harlingen, TX

25 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 Harlingen: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Harlingen?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Harlingen, TX. 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 Harlingen?
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 Harlingen?
25 roofers are listed for Harlingen: 25 based in town and 25 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 Harlingen?
April is the worst month: 50% of the 34 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from April to November. Book the inspection before April, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Harlingen?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Harlingen measured 3.01 inches, about the size of a teacup. Hail of an inch or more fell on 9 days in the same record. The biggest day was April 2, 2017, with 8 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 Harlingen?
The Census Bureau counts 17 roofing companies with payroll in Cameron County. 70.6% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $46,030 a year (BLS).
How long does a Texas insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Texas sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge your claim within 15 days (Tex. Ins. Code §542.055(a)(1)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Texas claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/tx.
How old are the homes in Harlingen, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Harlingen was built in 1987, and 37.8% 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 1 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What should I do immediately after a tropical storm damages my Harlingen roof?
First: photograph everything before any cleanup or tarping — the damage pattern, any displaced shingles, dented metal, and water intrusion inside. This documentation anchors your insurance claim. Second: contact a contractor for emergency tarping within hours if there is active water entry — do not wait for morning. Wind-driven rain enters horizontally through any opening and can saturate insulation and framing faster than vertical rain. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Harlingen?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Harlingen 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 Texas?
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.