Emergency Roof Repair in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 23 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Santa Fe, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Santa Fe: 24 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? 23 of the 23 roofers listed for Santa Fe are based in town; 23 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Santa Fe are based

23 roofers are listed for Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles23
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Santa Fe, NMin town23

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

A severe Santa Fe hail event can puncture older membrane or create impact fractures that let the next rain through — if you see daylight through a vent or active dripping, emergency patching cannot wait on an insurance timeline. 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.

Santa Fe in numbers

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

  • #207of 209Santa Fe ranks #207 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).
  • #10of 209Santa Fe ranks #10 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.
  • #17of 209Santa Fe ranks #17 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value.
  • #186of 209Santa Fe ranks #186 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 2026* 7 2017 6 2018 11 2019 1 2020 14 2021 1 2023 4 2024 7 2025 2 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20177
20186
201911
20201
202114
20231
20244
20257
2026*2

53 recorded events across 8 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2021 had the most events among represented full years: 14.

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. Years without a data row: 2022. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*

When storms hit Santa Fe

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 3 Mar 0 Apr 31 May 18 Jun 17 Jul 5 Aug 2 Sep 2 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar3
Apr0
May31
Jun18
Jul17
Aug5
Sep2
Oct2
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Santa Fe

  • 26 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 161 people; 54% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $45,090 a year (Santa Fe, NM Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Santa Fe storm record: Santa Fe County

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

  • 1610Founded
  • 7,198 ft (2,194 m)Elevation

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  • 491 to 1.74 in
  • 21.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

51 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
June 26, 2017 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 3 Glorieta · $1 million damage
July 8, 2015 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 10 Canada De Los Alamos
May 22, 2021 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 7 Glorieta
“Tennis ball size produced major damage between Glorieta and Pecos. House windows and skylights were blown out. Vehicle windshields smashed and significant damage to vehicles.”
National Weather Service report, June 26, 2017
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

June 26, 2017

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

EF0 · May 9, 2017

It stayed on the ground for 1.22 miles and was up to 40 yards wide. This event is a continuation of the tornado captured by a storm chaser moving northwest of Clines Corners from Torrance County into extreme southeast Santa Fe County.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

75 mph · August 11, 2017

Outflow winds from a wet microburst north of Edgewood downed about a dozen power poles.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Santa Fe County includes a 75-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF0 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 Santa Fe

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

That typical price is about 2.3% of the median Santa Fe home value ($411,500).

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

Full Santa Fe cost guide by material →

What Santa Fe's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • A severe Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, NM

23 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 Santa Fe: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Santa Fe?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Santa Fe, NM. 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 Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe?
23 roofers are listed for Santa Fe: 23 based in town and 23 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 Santa Fe?
May is the worst month: 40% of the 78 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from May to August. Book the inspection before May, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Santa Fe?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Santa Fe measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 25 days in the same record. The biggest day was June 26, 2017, 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 Santa Fe?
The Census Bureau counts 26 roofing companies with payroll in Santa Fe County, employing about 161 people. 53.8% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $45,090 a year (BLS).
How old are the homes in Santa Fe, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Santa Fe was built in 1985, and 40.2% 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 129 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What qualifies as a roofing emergency in Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Santa Fe 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 New Mexico?
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.