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Emergency Roof Repair in Kerrville, TX
Emergency Roof Repair Near Me
Call (830) 792-4070. If water is coming through a ceiling right now, that is the fastest thing you can do. We provide emergency roof repair across Kerrville and Kerr County, and we can usually be on site the same day.
What we do first is stop the water. That means tarping or dry-sealing the opening so it stops reaching insulation, drywall, wiring and framing — because the damage from three days of water getting in usually costs more than the roof repair itself. Permanent repair comes after, once the roof is dry and we can see what we are working with.
We serve Kerrville, Fredericksburg and Comfort, plus Ingram, Center Point, Hunt and Harper. As a roofing contractor based in Kerrville with our office at 317 Sidney Baker Street, a call-out is a drive rather than a dispatch from San Antonio — which is the whole point when the roof is open.
Kerr County sits inside the county warning area of the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio forecast office. Most emergency calls here follow hail or high wind, and both tend to arrive fast and leave a lot of roofs open at once — which is why response time matters more than it does for planned work.
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We take a customized approach to every property, beginning with a detailed inspection.
What Counts as a Roofing Emergency?
Call immediately if any of these apply:
- Water is actively coming through a ceiling or wall. Every hour it continues, more insulation and drywall is written off.
- You can see daylight through the roof deck from inside the attic.
- A tree limb or debris has struck the roof. Even without an obvious hole, impact damage opens seams you cannot see from the ground.
- Shingles or metal panels have been lifted or peeled back by wind, leaving the underlayment exposed.
- A section of roof is sagging — that is usually saturated decking, and it is a structural issue rather than a roofing one.
- Ceiling drywall is bulging or stained and spreading. Water has already been in the structure for a while.
If it can wait until morning, it probably can — a single missing shingle in dry weather is a repair, not an emergency, and we would rather tell you that than charge you for a call-out. If you are not sure, phone and describe it, or book a free inspection for the next working day.
Our Emergency Roof Repair Process
1. We get there
Call and describe what is happening. We dispatch from Kerrville, usually the same day, and faster if water is actively coming in.
2. We stop the water
Emergency tarping or dry-sealing over the opening. This is the step that protects your insulation, drywall and framing while we prepare the permanent repair, and on a Hill Country roof it can be the difference between a repair and a replacement.
3. We find out what actually happened
A full inspection of shingles, flashing, underlayment, decking and gutters — because the visible hole is often not the only opening. Where the leak path is not obvious we use thermal imaging and moisture detection rather than opening ceilings to guess.
4. We document it for your insurer
Photographs, measurements and a written scope you can submit with a claim. We can be on site during the adjuster’s inspection so nothing gets missed. See storm damage repair for how insurance claims work in more detail.
5. We repair it properly
Permanent roof repair using materials matched to your existing roof. If the damage is beyond repair we will tell you, and walk you through roof replacement options in asphalt shingle or metal.
Why Choose Total Foundation & Roofing
- Based in Kerrville, not dispatched to it. Our office is on Sidney Baker Street. On an emergency call the drive time is the service — a crew coming from San Antonio is ninety minutes behind us.
- Eighteen years in the Texas Hill Country. Owner Daniel Sowell has worked on Hill Country roofs since 2008, which means we have been through the storms that produce these calls.
- Same-day tarping. We carry tarping materials on the truck so the opening gets covered on the first visit, not on a return trip.
- Insurance documentation as standard. Photographs, measurements and a written scope for your claim, and we can be on site when the adjuster inspects.
- Licensed and insured, in-house crews. No subcontracted labor on your roof, including on emergency call-outs.
- Roofing and foundation under one company. We also handle foundation repair and concrete work — relevant here because a roof that has been leaking for weeks can saturate the soil around a slab.
- See the work. Read our customer reviews or browse the project gallery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my roof damage in Kerrville qualifies as an emergency?
If you notice active leaks, missing shingles after a storm, or sagging areas in your roof deck, it likely qualifies as an emergency. In Kerrville, strong winds and hailstorms can cause significant roof damage that should be addressed immediately to avoid further structural problems or water intrusion.
How fast can you get here?
We aim to provide same-day emergency service across Kerrville and the surrounding Texas Hill Country region. Our local presence allows us to respond fast, especially during storm season when timing is critical to prevent worsening damage.
What should I do while waiting for emergency roof repair?
Move what you can out of the way and contain the water. Put buckets or bins under active drips, move furniture and anything electrical clear, and lift rugs. If water is pooling in a ceiling and the drywall is bulging, a small hole at the low point lets it drain in one place rather than bringing the whole ceiling down — do that only if you can reach it safely from a step ladder.
Photograph everything before you move it. Wide shots and close-ups, with the time and date, because your insurer will want to see the damage as it was.
Do not go on the roof. Wet roofing is the single most common way homeowners get hurt after a storm, and a tarp fitted badly can channel water further into the structure than the original opening did.
Will my homeowners insurance cover emergency roof repair?
Most insurance policies in Texas cover sudden storm damage, including wind, hail, or fallen branches. We help Kerrville-area homeowners and nearby Texas Hill Country cities providing detailed damage reports, repair estimates, and photos to assist with your insurance claim.
Can a roof leak cause foundation problems if not fixed quickly?
It can, over time. A roof leak that goes unaddressed puts water into the ground around the structure, and Kerr County’s caliche and clay soils move with moisture. Sustained saturation on one side of a house is the mechanism that produces uneven movement, and that is a foundation problem rather than a roofing one.
It is not an overnight risk — weeks and months rather than days. But it is a reason not to live with a slow leak. We handle both, so if a roof leak has already caused movement we can assess foundation repair at the same visit rather than sending you to a second contractor.
What roofing materials are best for emergency replacement in Kerrville and Texas Hill Country?
We commonly use durable asphalt shingles and metal roofing systems that are designed to withstand Kerrville Texas storms, heat, and hail. We’ll recommend options that fit your home and budget while improving storm resistance.
