Emergency Roof Repair in Spokane, Washington

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 30 local roofers listed, 17 verified.

Short answer: For an active leak in Spokane, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Spokane: 14 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 17 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask 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 Washington, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 10 working days (WAC 284-30-360(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 Washington: Washington Contractor Registration required. 30 of the 30 roofers listed for Spokane are based in town; 30 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Spokane are based

30 roofers are listed for Spokane. 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 Spokane

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

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Spokane, WAin town30

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

Roofing emergencies in Spokane 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.

Spokane in numbers

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

  • #201of 209Spokane ranks #201 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).
  • #196of 209Spokane ranks #196 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).
  • #15of 209Spokane ranks #15 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.
  • #189of 209Spokane ranks #189 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).

When storms hit Spokane

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 0 Mar 0 Apr 0 May 2 Jun 3 Jul 3 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar0
Apr0
May0
Jun2
Jul3
Aug3
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Spokane

  • 78 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 678 people; 64% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $58,720 a year (Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Spokane storm record: Spokane County

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

  • 1871Founded
  • 1,844 ft (562 m)Elevation

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

1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.5 in hail Spokane
  • 31 to 1.74 in
  • 01.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 1.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

3 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
August 11, 2022 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 1 Latah
August 12, 2022 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 1 Plaza
August 24, 2022 1.25 in, about the size of a half dollar 1 Wayside
“A strong thunderstorm dropped hail ranging from half an inch to 2.75. Most hail reports ranged from 0.75 to 1.5. It damaged at least 15000 acres of crops, broke windows and damaged siding of homes in Liberty Lake, and dented numerous vehicles.”
National Weather Service report, August 11, 2022
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

August 11, 2022

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 6, 2022

It stayed on the ground for 2.14 miles and was up to 250 yards wide. Tornado generated a discontinuous line of damage first observed near the intersection of E. A second area of more significant damage was observed along 6th Avenue that included roof damage and many trees uprooted or snapped at the base. The third and longest track of damage began near E.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

70 mph · July 23, 2014

A wet microburst brought sustained winds of 35 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph across Spokane County. The winds descended near Cheney and peaked while passing through Airway Heights, Northwestern Spokane, and Deer Park.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Spokane County includes a 70-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 Spokane

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

That typical price is about 3.6% of the median Spokane home value ($326,200).

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

Full Spokane cost guide by material →

Roofers in Spokane, WA

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 Spokane: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Spokane?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Spokane, WA. 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 Spokane?
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 Spokane?
30 roofers are listed for Spokane: 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 Spokane?
July is the worst month: 38% of the 8 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from June to August. Book the inspection before June, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Spokane?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Spokane measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 4 days in the same record. The biggest day was August 11, 2022, 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 Spokane?
The Census Bureau counts 78 roofing companies with payroll in Spokane County, employing about 678 people. 64.1% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $58,720 a year (BLS).
How long does a Washington insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Washington sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge receipt of your claim notice (individual policy) within 10 working days (WAC 284-30-360(1)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Washington claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/wa.
How old are the homes in Spokane, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Spokane was built in 1961, and 68.6% 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 114 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What qualifies as a roofing emergency in Spokane?
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 Spokane?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Spokane 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 Washington?
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.