Storm Damage & Emergency Roof Tarping Northern Rivers
Storm damage to roofs in the Northern Rivers usually means wind-lifted or dented sheets, cracked or dislodged tiles, hail bruising, or a fallen limb. The first priority is a make-safe tarp to stop water getting in, then a photo-documented report to support your insurance claim, then permanent repairs. We handle all three — fast tarp-ups, insurer-ready reports, and proper repairs that hold up to the next storm.
Why this matters on the Northern Rivers coast
The Northern Rivers cops some of the most intense weather on the east coast — east-coast lows, ex-tropical systems and hail storms can lift sheets, crack tiles and drive rain sideways past seals that hold up in ordinary rain. The first 24 hours after a storm matter most: every extra day a damaged roof sits open is another day water gets into the ceiling, insulation and wiring, which turns a small repair into a much bigger one.
Our storm process is built around that urgency. We make-safe first with a heavy-duty tarp, then photograph every bit of damage for your insurer, then carry out proper repairs once the weather clears and your claim is sorted. Because we use the same coastal-grade materials on storm work as on every other job, the repair holds up to the next event — not just the next shower.
Signs you need this
- Visible missing, lifted or dented sheets after a storm
- Cracked, dislodged or piles of broken tiles on the ground
- A tree limb or debris on the roof
- New leaks appearing straight after wind, hail or heavy rain
- Dents or impact marks visible on Colorbond from hail
- Ceiling damage or water entry following a weather event
What we do, step by step
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Make-safe first: we install a heavy-duty tarp over the damaged area, secured against follow-up wind.
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We inspect the roof and ceiling space, photographing all storm, hail and impact damage.
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We produce an insurer-ready report with an itemised scope of works and cost estimate.
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Once your insurer has signed off (if claiming), we carry out permanent repairs — sheet or tile replacement, re-screws, flashing and ridge repairs.
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We check the whole roof for storm-loosened fixings that may fail in the next event.
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You receive a before/after photo report and a written workmanship warranty.
What's included
- Emergency tarp-up to make-safe the same or next day, weather permitting
- Full roof and ceiling-space inspection with photos of all damage
- Insurer-ready report with itemised scope of works and cost estimate
- Permanent repairs — sheet/tile replacement, re-screws, flashing and ridge repairs
- Whole-roof check for storm-loosened fixings that may fail next time
- Before/after photo report and written workmanship warranty
Materials we use — and why they suit coastal homes
We use heavy-duty UV-rated tarps for make-safes, Class 4 coastal screws for re-fixing, and colour-matched replacement sheets or tiles. Storm repairs get the same coastal-grade materials as any other job — we don't use cheaper fixings just because it's an emergency.
How much does it cost?
emergency tarping from $500 — permanent repairs quoted after inspection
Tarping is a flat make-safe fee. Permanent repair cost depends on the extent of damage and whether you're claiming on insurance. We provide an itemised quote for your insurer before any permanent work starts. Our minimum call-out is $300. Every price is confirmed on site before we start.
Repair, restore or replace?
Minor storm damage (a few sheets or tiles) is repaired like-for-like. If a storm has torn off a large section or the roof was already failing, a section replacement or full re-screw may be better value — and your insurer may contribute. We'll photograph everything and give you an honest, claim-friendly recommendation.
Before & after
