Roof tarping after storm damage in East Lake

Roof damage in East Lake

Roofs in East Lake take hurricane and thunderstorm wind. Lifted shingles, cracked tiles, and fallen limbs open the attic to rain; we cover the damage, fasten the tarp, and dry what already got wet.

Hurricane wind and summer thunderstorms reach every street in East Lake. We board up broken openings, tarp damaged roofs, extract water, and dry the structure. Roof repairs go to a licensed roofer.

Know your East Lake property

Location: roughly 25 miles north of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County. The median home in East Lake was built around 1990 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey); roofs on homes of that age have often been replaced or patched at least once, and older decking can be weaker under a tarp. The Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey puts East Lake at about 33,629 residents. About 20% of units are in buildings with 10 or more units, so flat and low-slope roofs on larger buildings need a different cover than a house.

Before the tarp goes on

• Stay off the roof. Wet and damaged roofs are dangerous.
• Put buckets under drips and move belongings away from leaks.
• Keep everyone away from bulging or sagging ceilings.

From the roof to the rooms below

1. Cover the damaged area with a heavy tarp that extends past the damage.
2. Secure the tarp with battens and fasteners so it stays put in the next blow.
3. Close broken openings with metal panels while we are there.
4. Extract water that came in and set drying equipment in the rooms below.
5. Leave you a record of what was covered and why.

Working with your insurer in East Lake

We document the roof damage before and after the tarp goes on, and any water damage inside. Coverage depends on your policy. We are not a public adjuster.

More help in East Lake

• Water damage in East Lake: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
• Mold remediation in East Lake: containment, HEPA filtration, and removal under Florida license MRSR4195.
• Fire and smoke in East Lake: board-up, soot and odor cleanup, and drying of firefighting water.
• Storm damage in East Lake: board-up, extraction, and drying after wind and flood.
• Commercial restoration in East Lake: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
• All services in East Lake

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