Oldsmar, Pinellas County
Oldsmar emergency roof tarps
Roof open in Oldsmar? Call Aftermath at (239) 688-2880. We tarp the damaged area, fasten it for wind, and dry the rooms below.
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Roofs and storms in Oldsmar
Fallen oaks and palms are a common reason for a tarp in Oldsmar. After the limb is off the roof, we cover the hole, secure the edges against wind, and extract water that came through.
Storm calls in Oldsmar 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.
Know your Oldsmar property
The median home in Oldsmar was built around 1987 (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 Oldsmar at about 14,877 residents. Location: roughly 20 miles north of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County.
Stay safe
- Stay off the roof. Wet and damaged roofs are dangerous.
- Put buckets under drips and move belongings away from leaks.
- Take photos from the yard and of every leak inside.
Documentation for your insurer
Most policies expect you to prevent further damage after a loss, and an emergency tarp does exactly that. We document the tarp and the damage for your insurer. You keep the claim.
Our tarping process
- Photograph the roof damage before it is covered, for your insurer.
- Lay a heavy-duty tarp well past the edges of the damaged section.
- Fasten and weight the tarp so it holds in wind.
- Close broken openings with metal panels while we are there.
- Extract water that came in and set drying equipment in the rooms below.
Related services for Oldsmar
- Water damage in Oldsmar: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
- Mold remediation in Oldsmar: containment, HEPA filtration, and removal under Florida license MRSR4195.
- Fire and smoke in Oldsmar: board-up, soot and odor cleanup, and drying of firefighting water.
- Storm damage in Oldsmar: board-up, extraction, and drying after wind and flood.
- Commercial restoration in Oldsmar: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
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Emergency roof tarping near Oldsmar
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Water, mold, fire, or storm damage. We document the loss for your insurance claim. You keep the claim.
24/7 · Licensed & insured · FL mold license MRSR4195 · ★ 5.0 on Google (21 reviews)
Standing water or an active scene? Call (239) 688-2880 now. We answer 24/7. By sending, you agree we may call or text this number about this loss.
Common questions
Emergency roof tarping questions in Oldsmar
What roof damage do you tarp in Oldsmar?
Fallen oaks and palms are a common reason for a tarp in Oldsmar. After the limb is off the roof, we cover the hole, secure the edges against wind, and extract water that came through. We cover the damaged area, fasten the tarp to hold in wind, and dry any water that came inside. Call (239) 688-2880, 24/7.
Does insurance pay for emergency tarping?
Many policies treat emergency tarping as reasonable work to prevent further damage, but coverage depends on your policy. We document the work for your insurer.
How long can a roof tarp stay on?
A tarp is temporary. It is meant to keep water out until a licensed roofer can repair the roof. After a big storm that can take a while, so we fasten it to hold through wind and rain.
Can you tarp a roof during a storm?
No one should be on a roof in high wind or lightning. We tarp as soon as conditions are safe, and in the meantime we can help with water inside.
Do you tarp commercial roofs in Oldsmar?
Yes. We tarp and board up commercial buildings in Oldsmar and dry any water that came inside. Call (239) 688-2880.