Emergency Roof Repair in Lafayette, Louisiana

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Short answer: For an active leak in Lafayette, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Lafayette: 25 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. 30 of the 30 roofers listed for Lafayette are based in town; 30 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Lafayette are based

30 roofers are listed for Lafayette. 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 Lafayette

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

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Lafayette, LAin town30

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

When a tropical storm strips sections of a Lafayette 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.

Lafayette in numbers

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

  • #6of 209Lafayette ranks #6 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
  • #187of 209Lafayette ranks #187 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).
  • #183of 209Lafayette ranks #183 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
  • #181of 209Lafayette ranks #181 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025 6 2017 1 2019 3 2020 1 2022 3 2024 3 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025
20176
20191
20203
20221
20243
20253

17 recorded events across 6 years represented in the data. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 6.

Years without a data row: 2018, 2021, 2023. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2025

When storms hit Lafayette

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 3 Mar 5 Apr 8 May 2 Jun 1 Jul 0 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar3
Apr5
May8
Jun2
Jul1
Aug0
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Lafayette

  • 20 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 155 people; 65% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $47,890 a year (Lafayette, LA Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Lafayette storm record: Lafayette Parish

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

  • 1821Founded
  • 36 ft (11 m)Elevation
  • Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de LafayetteNamed after

Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Lafayette Parish

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.5 in hail1.75 in hail1.75 in hail1.75 in hail Lafayette
  • 111 to 1.74 in
  • 31.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 1.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

14 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 5, 2020 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 3 Duson
May 1, 2016 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 2 Ossun
July 6, 2025 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 1 Scott
“Golf ball to quarter size hail was reported west of Lafayette.”
National Weather Service report, July 6, 2025
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

July 6, 2025

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 3 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF2 · April 14, 2018

It stayed on the ground for 4.13 miles and was up to 650 yards wide. This tornado touched down between University Ave. The tornado damaged several businesses |east of I-49 and continued ENE for several miles, crossing Hwy 1252 |several times and downing multiple trees and branches.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

100 mph · January 11, 2020

One business lost its roof. At least 15 homes had roof damage. Winds were estimated at 75 to 100 mph. The path of the wind damage was 5 miles long and 2400 yards wide.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Lafayette Parish includes a 100-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 Lafayette

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

That typical price is about 3.9% of the median Lafayette home value ($251,300).

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

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What Lafayette's climate means for emergency roof repair

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

Roofers in Lafayette, LA

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 Lafayette: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Lafayette?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Lafayette, 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 Lafayette?
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 Lafayette?
30 roofers are listed for Lafayette: 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 Lafayette?
May is the worst month: 42% of the 19 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to July. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Lafayette?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Lafayette measured 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 7 days in the same record. The biggest day was May 5, 2020, with 3 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 Lafayette?
The Census Bureau counts 20 roofing companies with payroll in Lafayette Parish, employing about 155 people. 65% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $47,890 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 Lafayette, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Lafayette was built in 1981, and 47.4% 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 8 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What should I do immediately after a tropical storm damages my Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Lafayette 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.