Emergency Roof Repair in Houston, Texas

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 25 local roofers listed, 19 verified.

Short answer: For an active leak in Houston, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Houston: 83 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 19 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 Houston are based in town; 25 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Houston are based

25 roofers are listed for Houston. 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 Houston

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

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Houston, TXin town25

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

When a tropical storm strips sections of a Houston 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.

Houston in numbers

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

  • #24of 209Houston ranks #24 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more.
  • #182of 209Houston ranks #182 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
  • #31of 209Houston ranks #31 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 7 2017 2 2018 17 2019 23 2020 13 2021 28 2023 28 2024 8 2025 7 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20177
20182
201917
202023
202113
202328
202428
20258
2026*7

133 recorded events across 8 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 28.

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: 2022. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

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

Costliest storm day on record

May 16, 2024

19 reports that day (17 wind, 2 tornado); reported property damage $72,550,000; county FIPS 48201, 2014–June 2026

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

When storms hit Houston

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 8 Jan 1 Feb 28 Mar 49 Apr 44 May 25 Jun 3 Jul 5 Aug 0 Sep 1 Oct 0 Nov 5 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan8
Feb1
Mar28
Apr49
May44
Jun25
Jul3
Aug5
Sep0
Oct1
Nov0
Dec5

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

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

Roofing trade around Houston

  • 301 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 2,649 people; 66% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $45,500 a year (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Houston storm record: Harris County

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

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  • 43 ft (13 m)Elevation
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  • 1021 to 1.74 in
  • 351.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

138 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 19, 2015 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 8 Korville
May 9, 2019 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 12 Hermossey
January 8, 2016 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 4 Bellaire
“Baseball sized hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 249 and Boudreaux Road south of Tomball.”
National Weather Service report, April 19, 2015
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

August 18, 2025

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 14 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF3 · January 24, 2023

It stayed on the ground for 23.3 miles and was up to 1000 yards wide. This EF3 tornado touched down near El Franco Lee Park east of Brookside Village. The path of damage extended east northeast, then northeast from there, across portions of Southeast Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park and Baytown.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

104 mph · May 16, 2024

Large transmission lines were downed by strong thunderstorm winds as the derecho moved through the area.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Harris County includes a 104-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF3 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 Houston

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

That typical price is about 4.1% of the median Houston home value ($253,400).

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

Full Houston cost guide by material →

What Houston's climate means for emergency roof repair

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

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Houston?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Houston, 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 Houston?
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 Houston?
25 roofers are listed for Houston: 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 Houston?
April is the worst month: 29% of the 169 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from January to December. Book the inspection before January, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Houston?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Houston measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 46 days in the same record. The biggest day was April 19, 2015, 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 Houston?
The Census Bureau counts 301 roofing companies with payroll in Harris County, employing about 2,649 people. 66.1% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $45,500 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 Houston, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Houston was built in 1981, and 48.3% 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 10 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What should I do immediately after a tropical storm damages my Houston 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 Houston?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Houston 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.