Emergency roof tarping in San Anselmo, CA
When a storm opens a roof, a professional tarp limits water damage until a permanent repair can be made in dry weather. Here's what that looks like in San Anselmo, what to do, and how to get connected with an independent, licensed local provider.
Emergency roof tarping in San Anselmo: what we see
San Anselmo's big oaks drop limbs onto older roofs, and chimneys and complex rooflines can be damaged in storms. Many homes are close together, which affects access.
The local picture
Access and slope. Steepness and access determine how and when a crew can safely tarp. San Anselmo spans the narrow Ross Valley floor with the creek through downtown, and wooded hillsides on both sides.
Conditions vary a lot from street to street in San Anselmo, so a provider should assess your specific home.
What to do right now
- Get people out of rooms under damaged or sagging ceilings.
- Catch water inside, and move belongings away.
- Photograph the damage from the ground and inside.
- Don't climb on the roof yourself.
- Call for tarping and notify your insurer.
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San Anselmo checklist
- Have large limbs over the roof evaluated by an arborist before winter.
- Keep tarps, buckets and plastic sheeting inside for emergencies.
- Save a roofer's number before storm season.
- Have big trees near the house evaluated.
- Know your roof type to describe it when you call.
How a provider handles it
A crew secures a heavy tarp over the damaged area, anchored so it sheds water and resists wind, and documents the damage for your insurer. A permanent repair follows when weather allows. For the full picture, read our complete guide and the deep dive on roof leak detection. We also have a storm-season article on emergency roof tarping: what to expect.
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Frequently asked questions
Will insurance pay for tarping?
Emergency measures to prevent further damage are often covered as part of a claim, subject to your policy.
How long can a tarp stay on?
Tarps are temporary. Plan the permanent repair as soon as weather and scheduling allow.
Is tarping covered by insurance?
Reasonable emergency measures are often covered as part of a claim, subject to your policy.