Emergency Roof Repair in Roanoke, Virginia

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 28 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Roanoke, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Roanoke: 6 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 Virginia, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 15 calendar days (14VAC5-400-50 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 Virginia: Virginia contractor license required for jobs over $1,000. 28 of the 28 roofers listed for Roanoke are based in town; 28 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Roanoke are based

28 roofers are listed for Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles28
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Roanoke, VAin town28

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

Roofing emergencies in Roanoke 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.

Roanoke in numbers

Public records for Roanoke, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #207of 209Roanoke ranks #207 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).
  • #206of 209Roanoke ranks #206 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).
  • #23of 209Roanoke ranks #23 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980.
  • #30of 209Roanoke ranks #30 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.

Roofing trade around Roanoke

  • 8 roofing companies with payroll in the county; 38% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $46,280 a year (Roanoke, VA Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Roanoke storm record: Roanoke (independent city)

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

  • 1852Founded
  • 974 ft (297 m)Elevation
  • Roanoke RiverNamed after

Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Roanoke (independent city)

2 in hail Roanoke
  • 01 to 1.74 in
  • 11.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

1 report 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
August 1, 2019 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 1 Roanoke
July 23, 2023 0.88 in, about the size of a nickel 1 Roanoke
“Large and damaging hail up to two inches in diameter fell across portions of southwest Roanoke City, including Grandin Court. Some cars were damaged by the hail.”
National Weather Service report, August 1, 2019
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

August 1, 2019

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 thunderstorm gust

63 mph · August 15, 2016

Thunderstorm winds blew several trees down on Norway Avenue, additional trees were blown down on the west side of the City of Roanoke in the Norwood Forest region, between Greenridge Road and Peters Creek Road. One tree fell on a home causing minor damage.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Roanoke includes a 63-mph thunderstorm gust. 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 Roanoke

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

That typical price is about 6.1% of the median Roanoke home value ($180,500).

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

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Roofers in Roanoke, VA

28 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 Roanoke: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Roanoke?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Roanoke, VA. 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 Roanoke?
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 Roanoke?
28 roofers are listed for Roanoke: 28 based in town and 28 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.
How big does hail get near Roanoke?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Roanoke measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. Hail of an inch or more fell on 1 days in the same record. The biggest day was August 1, 2019, with 1 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 Roanoke?
The Census Bureau counts 8 roofing companies with payroll in Roanoke (independent city). 37.5% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $46,280 a year (BLS).
How long does a Virginia insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Virginia sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge your claim notice within 15 calendar days (14VAC5-400-50 A). The full list and a date calculator are on our Virginia claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/va.
How old are the homes in Roanoke, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Roanoke was built in 1959, and 76.8% 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 98 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What qualifies as a roofing emergency in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Roanoke 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 Virginia?
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.