Emergency Roof Repair in Marietta, Georgia

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Short answer: For an active leak in Marietta, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Marietta: 46 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. In Georgia, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 15 days (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-2-52-.03(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 Georgia: Georgia residential contractor license may apply to jobs over $2,500 (State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors). 30 of the 30 roofers listed for Marietta are based in town; 30 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Marietta are based

30 roofers are listed for Marietta. 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 Marietta

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

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Marietta, GAin town30

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

Roofing emergencies in Marietta most often follow severe thunderstorms: a large branch on the roof, an active interior leak, or sections of shingles blown free all warrant same-day contractor contact to prevent compounding water damage. 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.

Marietta in numbers

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

  • #21of 209Marietta ranks #21 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value.
  • #169of 209Marietta ranks #169 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record (low end).
  • #169of 209Marietta ranks #169 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980 (low end).
  • #47of 209Marietta ranks #47 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2018 to 2025 1 2018 3 2020 1 2021 2 2022 7 2023 3 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2018 to 2025
20181
20203
20211
20222
20237
20253

17 recorded events across 6 years represented in the data. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 7.

Years without a data row: 2019, 2024. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2018–2025

When storms hit Marietta

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 1 Mar 6 Apr 1 May 6 Jun 1 Jul 3 Aug 7 Sep 1 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar1
Apr6
May1
Jun6
Jul1
Aug3
Sep7
Oct1
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Marietta

  • 66 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 379 people; 68% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $49,100 a year (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Marietta storm record: Cobb County

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

  • 1834Founded
  • 1,129 ft (344 m)Elevation

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

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  • 211 to 1.74 in
  • 11.75 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.

22 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
September 12, 2023 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 5 Due West
August 5, 2022 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 1 Sandy Plains
April 20, 2015 1.25 in, about the size of a half dollar 4 Elizabeth
“Quarter to ping-pong sized hail reported near intersection of East Piedmont Rd near Sandy Plains Rd.”
National Weather Service report, August 5, 2022
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

September 12, 2023

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 1 day in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · January 12, 2023

It stayed on the ground for 1.46 miles and was up to 150 yards wide. As a line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved through the west Atlanta metropolitan area and into southwest Cobb county, a brief tornado spun up near the intersection of Oak Ridge Rd and Oak Ridge Pkwy SW, which is about a half-mile to the north of I-20.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

81 mph · July 14, 2015

The most significant damage included approximately 60 trees snapped or up-rooted along Stilesboro Road and multiple trees downed in the Gordon Combs Road and Fallwood Drive areas.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Cobb 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 Marietta

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

That typical price is about 2.5% of the median Marietta home value ($401,100).

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

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Roofers in Marietta, GA

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 Marietta: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Marietta?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Marietta, GA. 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 Marietta?
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 Marietta?
30 roofers are listed for Marietta: 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 Marietta?
September is the worst month: 27% of the 26 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to October. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Marietta?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Marietta measured 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 13 days in the same record. The biggest day was September 12, 2023, with 5 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 Marietta?
The Census Bureau counts 66 roofing companies with payroll in Cobb County, employing about 379 people. 68.2% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $49,100 a year (BLS).
How long does a Georgia insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Georgia sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge receipt of your claim within 15 days (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-2-52-.03(1)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Georgia claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/ga.
How old are the homes in Marietta, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Marietta was built in 1986, and 35.5% 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 49 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What qualifies as a roofing emergency in Marietta?
True roofing emergencies involve active water entering living spaces — especially near electrical — large sections of missing shingles or membrane after a storm, visible structural damage such as sagging decking, a fallen tree or large branch on the roof, or any situation where interior damage is actively worsening. When in doubt, call: water damage compounds rapidly and repairs that cost hundreds of dollars addressed same-day can cost thousands if left overnight into framing and insulation.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Marietta?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Marietta 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 Georgia?
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.