Roof tarping after storm damage in Holmes Beach

Why Holmes Beach roofs need a fast tarp

Roofs in Holmes Beach 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.

Storm calls in Holmes Beach mix wind-driven rain through windows and roofs with high water from canals, bays, or rivers. Board-up comes first, then extraction and structural drying.

Stay safe

• If a ceiling is sagging with water, stay out from under it.
• Take photos from the yard and of every leak inside.
• Report the damage and keep the claim number handy.

Documentation for your insurer

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.

What the Census says about Holmes Beach housing

Holmes Beach's median age is roughly 65. If a relative or property manager is handling things for you, we send them the same documentation. 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. Location: roughly 9 miles west of Bradenton in Manatee County. The median home in Holmes Beach was built around 1975 (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.

From the roof to the rooms below

1. Cover the damaged area with a heavy tarp that extends past the damage.
2. Fasten and weight the tarp so it holds in wind.
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. Give you photos and a written record to hand your roofer and your insurer.

Also in Holmes Beach

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