Licensed and Insured · FL Roofing Contractor CCC1330547
★ · 290 Google Reviews · Locally Owned, Land O’ Lakes FL
24/7 Storm Response · (813) 661-7663
Every minute matters after a storm. Water moves fast, soaking insulation, damaging ceilings, and turning a manageable problem into a costly one.
You can get ahead of it with quick action. Rescue Roofing of Tampa keeps crews on 24/7 standby, ready to tarp your roof before the damage spreads.
✔ A professional crew at your door in hours
✔ Heavy-duty tarps that hold against wind, rain, and hail
✔ Complete photo documentation for your insurance
✔ No storm chasers, no unreliable contractors
We’ve protected Florida homes for 4 generations, and we’re ready to protect yours.
Don’t wait. Stop the leak now, protect your home, and sleep dry tonight.
A few things shape the cost: the size of the damaged area, how steep or complex your roof is, and how safely our crew can access it after a storm. We never quote a flat rate over the phone because every situation is different, and we would rather give you an honest number after seeing it than a guess that changes later.
We are a customer service company that happens to do roofing, and that means transparency comes first. Schedule your free inspection and we will walk you through every factor before any work begins.
Most tarping jobs are completed in a few hours once our crew is on-site. The timeline depends on the size of the damaged area, roof pitch, and how safely we can work given post-storm conditions. We do not rush in a way that puts our crew or your home at risk, but we move with real urgency because every hour of open exposure is another hour your home is vulnerable.
Call us at (813) 661-7663 and we will get someone out to you as quickly as conditions safely allow.
In most cases, yes. Emergency tarping to prevent further damage is generally considered a covered mitigation expense under standard homeowner's insurance policies. We document the damage with photos before and after the tarp goes on, which gives your adjuster exactly what they need to process the claim accurately. We are not a public adjuster and cannot make any guarantees about your specific policy, but we can make sure your documentation is thorough.
Start with a free inspection and we will help you understand what we are seeing on your roof.
We use commercial-grade tarps designed to hold up through additional rain and wind, not the lightweight plastic sheeting you find at a hardware store. The material, thickness, and how the tarp is secured all matter. A tarp that peels back in the next storm does nothing for you, so we take the installation seriously, including how it is anchored to avoid causing new damage to your roof deck or gutters.
If you want to see exactly what we use and how we work, call (813) 661-7663 and we are happy to walk you through it.
Absolutely. We work with homeowners, family members, property managers, and insurance representatives all the time. If you have an elderly parent in the Tampa Bay area whose roof took storm damage and you are trying to help from a distance, we will treat them the same way we would want someone to treat our own family. We document everything and communicate clearly so no one is left guessing about what was done or why.
Reach out at free inspection and we will coordinate however works best for your situation.
Avoid mold, collapse, and chaos.
Click below for emergency tarping now before it’s too late.
Here’s what most people don’t realize after a storm: the damage doesn’t wait. Water runs down rafters, seeps behind drywall, and soaks insulation fast. Before long, you’re not just fixing shingles, you’re dealing with ceilings, flooring, and possibly mold.
In Florida’s humidity, twenty-four hours of moisture is about all mold needs to take hold. A simple leak can turn into a serious health hazard that costs far more to clean up than the original roof damage.
The smart move is to tarp quickly and stop the clock.
A tarp is simple, but it does real work. It’s not decoration, it’s protection.
A properly installed roof tarp seals off every opening where water can get in. Lumber anchors hold it tight, heavy-duty plastic keeps rain out, and a solid seal keeps wind from lifting it when the next storm rolls through.
You’re not fixing the roof yet. You’re buying time.
A good tarp buys days, sometimes weeks. Long enough to reach your adjuster and schedule permanent repairs without watching the damage grow.
You can try. Plenty of homeowners do.
They grab a blue tarp from the hardware store, climb a ladder, and start stapling. The problem is it rarely holds. Florida sun breaks down thin tarps fast, wind tears them loose, and water finds its way under them.
There’s also the safety side. A wet roof is slick, and storms leave broken tiles, nails, and soft spots that don’t announce themselves before giving way.
Every roofer has heard stories of homeowners who tried to cover it quick and ended up in the ER.
Professional tarping is about precision, not pride. It’s knowing where to fasten, how to seal, and how to make sure the tarp helps instead of causing more problems.
Our licensed and insured roofers document the work too, which means your insurance company has proof you did everything right.
That’s something a $50 hardware store tarp can’t give you.
No tarp lasts forever. A solid, professionally installed tarp holds for a few weeks, sometimes a couple of months if the weather cooperates. The goal isn’t permanence, it’s protection. You’re keeping the house dry long enough to fix it right.
A quality tarp installed correctly can save you from far bigger losses down the road.
Storm damage doesn’t sit still. It gets worse quietly inside walls and under shingles, where you can’t see it. By the time you spot another drip, the damage has already grown.
A tarp won’t undo the storm. But it stops the storm from winning.
If your roof is leaking, sagging, or missing shingles, make the call now. Our crew will bring the right gear, handle the risk, and lock down your roof before the next round of weather arrives.
Rescue Roofing provides same-day and next-day tarping service throughout:
Hillsborough County: Tampa, Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, Apollo Beach, Sun City Center, Lithia, Plant City.
Pasco County: Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Zephyrhills, Dade City, Odessa, San Antonio.
Pinellas County: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs.
Polk County: Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale, Bartow, Haines City.
Our crews cover the entire Tampa Bay region during hurricane season and major weather events.
Most homeowners’ insurance policies cover emergency tarping as part of storm damage mitigation. Rescue Roofing documents your roof’s condition before and after tarp installation to support your claim. Acting fast often protects your eligibility for full coverage.
A tarp installed tonight can save thousands in repairs tomorrow. Whether the storm just passed or the ceiling is already dripping, help is one call away.
Call 813.661.ROOF for 24/7 emergency roof tarping in Tampa Bay.
