Emergency Roof Repair in Jacksonville, Florida

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

Short answer: For an active leak in Jacksonville, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Jacksonville: 107 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 13 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 Florida, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 7 calendar days (Fla. Stat. §627.70131(1)(a)), 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 Florida: Florida Certified or Registered Roofing Contractor license required. 13 of the 13 roofers listed for Jacksonville are based in town; 13 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Jacksonville are based

13 roofers are listed for Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles13
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Jacksonville, FLin town13

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

Jacksonville in numbers

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

  • #13of 212Jacksonville ranks #13 of the 212 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
  • #186of 213Jacksonville ranks #186 of the 213 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* 17 2017 4 2018 5 2019 12 2020 3 2021 4 2022 4 2023 2 2024 2 2025 0 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
201717
20184
20195
202012
20213
20224
20234
20242
20252
2026*0

53 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 5.9 per represented full year. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 17.

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 Jacksonville

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 6 Jan 2 Feb 3 Mar 10 Apr 24 May 9 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug 1 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 1 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan6
Feb2
Mar3
Apr10
May24
Jun9
Jul13
Aug13
Sep1
Oct0
Nov0
Dec1

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

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

Roofing trade around Jacksonville

  • 104 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 1,255 people; 43% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $47,520 a year (Jacksonville, FL Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Jacksonville storm record: Duval County

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

  • 1791Founded
  • 36 ft (11 m)Elevation
  • Andrew JacksonNamed after

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

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  • 391 to 1.74 in
  • 81.75 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.

48 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 31, 2017 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 11 Jacksonville Beach
August 4, 2020 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 9 Herlong Arpt
July 12, 2016 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 6 Arlington
“Golfball size hail was reported along Emerson Street in Jacksonville.”
National Weather Service report, July 12, 2016
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

August 4, 2020

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 · June 6, 2016

It stayed on the ground for 3.89 miles and was up to 180 yards wide. The tornado touched down near Normandy Blvd and Blair Road around 3:25 pm local time. Damage in this area was minor EF0 damage with some fencing blown down and trees damaged. From there to Interstate 10, EF1 damage was observed.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

81 mph · November 17, 2014

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Duval County includes a 81-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 Jacksonville

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

That typical price is about 4.0% of the median Jacksonville home value ($266,100).

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

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What Jacksonville's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • When a Jacksonville storm strips a roof, emergency tarping within hours stops the wind-driven rain that does most of the interior damage.
  • After tornado-force wind in Jacksonville, treat any exposed decking as urgent — overnight rain into an open roof multiplies the loss tenfold.

Roofers in Jacksonville, FL

13 listed. 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 Jacksonville: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Jacksonville?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Jacksonville, FL. 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 Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville?
13 roofers are listed for Jacksonville: 13 based in town and 13 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 Jacksonville?
May is the worst month: 29% of the 82 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. 98% of reports fall from January to August; the other 2 come in September (1), December (1). The hail record does not say when crews are free, so ask each roofer for its current start date.
How big does hail get near Jacksonville?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Jacksonville measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 22 days in the same record. The biggest day was May 31, 2017, with 11 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 Jacksonville?
The Census Bureau counts 104 roofing companies with payroll in Duval County, employing about 1,255 people. 43.3% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $47,520 a year (BLS).
How long does a Florida insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Florida sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge any communication about your claim within 7 calendar days (Fla. Stat. §627.70131(1)(a)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Florida claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/fl.
How old are the homes in Jacksonville, and does it matter for the roof?
In the city of Jacksonville, the median home was built in 1986, and 40.6% 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.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in Florida?
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.