Emergency Roof Repair in Montgomery, Alabama

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 29 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Montgomery, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Montgomery: 32 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 Alabama, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 15 days (Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-125-.06(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 Alabama: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board licenses roofers; check the license before signing a contract over $10,000. 29 of the 29 roofers listed for Montgomery are based in town; 29 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Montgomery are based

29 roofers are listed for Montgomery. 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 Montgomery

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles29
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Montgomery, ALin town29

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

After tornado-force wind near Montgomery, exposed decking is a true emergency: even a few hours of rain into an open roof multiplies damage tenfold, and structural fasteners need a professional eye before temporary coverings go on. 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.

Montgomery in numbers

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

  • #176of 209Montgomery ranks #176 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value (low end).
  • #161of 209Montgomery ranks #161 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).
  • #158of 209Montgomery ranks #158 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).
  • #52of 209Montgomery ranks #52 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2020 to 2026* 1 2020 1 2021 2 2022 5 2023 2 2024 1 2025 4 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2020 to 2026*
20201
20211
20222
20235
20242
20251
2026*4

16 recorded events across 6 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 2.0 per represented full year. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 5.

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 2020–2026*

Costliest storm day on record

May 6, 2026

9 reports that day (5 wind, 4 hail); reported property damage $0; county FIPS 01101, 2014–June 2026

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

When storms hit Montgomery

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 1 Jan 0 Feb 2 Mar 4 Apr 7 May 2 Jun 0 Jul 0 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan1
Feb0
Mar2
Apr4
May7
Jun2
Jul0
Aug0
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Montgomery

  • 11 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 119 people; 27% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $45,670 a year (Alabama).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Montgomery storm record: Montgomery County

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

  • 1817Founded
  • 240 ft (73 m)Elevation
  • Richard MontgomeryNamed after

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

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  • 91 to 1.74 in
  • 31.75 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.

13 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 6, 2026 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 4 Waugh
April 24, 2021 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 1 Pike Road
June 13, 2023 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 1 Dublin
“Baseball-size hail was reported along Interstate 85 at Exit 10 by a trained spotter.”
National Weather Service report, May 6, 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

May 6, 2026

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 · November 30, 2022

It stayed on the ground for 6.79 miles and was up to 650 yards wide. National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Montgomery County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 120 mph.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

71 mph · January 25, 2026

Trained spotter measured 71 mph wind gust using a home weather station with an anemometer 7 feet AGL in the Ridgefield/Vaughn Meadows area near Vaughan Rd and Perry Hill Rd.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Montgomery County includes a 71-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 Montgomery

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

That typical price is about 6.3% of the median Montgomery home value ($148,500).

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

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What Montgomery's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • After tornado-force wind in Montgomery, treat any exposed decking as urgent — overnight rain into an open roof multiplies the loss tenfold.
  • A severe Montgomery 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 Montgomery, AL

29 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 Montgomery: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Montgomery?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Montgomery, AL. 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 Montgomery?
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 Montgomery?
29 roofers are listed for Montgomery: 29 based in town and 29 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 Montgomery?
May is the worst month: 44% of the 16 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from January to June. Book the inspection before January, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Montgomery?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Montgomery measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 10 days in the same record. The biggest day was May 6, 2026, with 4 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 Montgomery?
The Census Bureau counts 11 roofing companies with payroll in Montgomery County, employing about 119 people. 27.3% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $45,670 a year (BLS).
How long does an Alabama insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Alabama sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge receipt of your claim within 15 days (Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-125-.06(1)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Alabama claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/al.
How old are the homes in Montgomery, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Montgomery was built in 1977, and 55.5% 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 31 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
Is tornado roof damage covered by insurance in Montgomery?
Yes, tornado and wind damage is covered under the dwelling portion of standard homeowner policies in Montgomery. Document with photos before any cleanup, file promptly, and request a contractor who can meet your adjuster on-site — tornado damage to decking fasteners and structural connections is often undercounted in an adjuster's surface assessment. Some Montgomery-area insurers apply a separate wind-and-hail deductible rather than your standard deductible — check your declarations page before assuming what you will pay out of pocket.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Montgomery?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Montgomery 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 Alabama?
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.