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Emergency Roofing Help is Here in Craftsbury, Vermont

When the weather turns wild in Craftsbury, your roof takes the first hit. Heavy snow piles up in our long winters. Summer storms can bring hail and high winds off the Green Mountains. You might wake up to a new leak over your bed or find shingles in your yard after a windy night. That is when you need help fast. Craftsbury Emergency Roofing is your local, 24/7 team. We are here to protect your home when a roofing emergency strikes. If you have water coming in, call (888) 509-1520 now for immediate dispatch.

What is Emergency Roof Repair?

Emergency roof repair is not a full roof replacement. It is the first, urgent step to stop more damage. Think of it like putting a bandage on a cut. The main goal is to stabilize your roof. We make it safe and dry until we can do a permanent fix. This often means putting a heavy-duty tarp over damaged areas. It might mean nailing down loose shingles or clearing a clogged gutter that is causing an ice dam to back up water. We secure your home so the rain, snow, or wind cannot make the problem worse overnight or over the weekend.

What Counts as a Real Roofing Emergency?

Not every roof issue needs a 2 a.m. phone call. Here is how to tell if you have a true emergency in Craftsbury.

Call us right away at (888) 509-1520 if you see:

• Active water leaking inside your home, especially if it is near wiring or dripping onto your floor.
• A large section of roof is missing after a storm, like over a bedroom or living room.
• A tree or large branch has fallen onto your roof and punctured it.
• Your roof is sagging or looks like it might cave in. This is very serious.
• Major storm damage with many broken or missing shingles, letting the weather in.

It is probably safe to wait for normal business hours for things like:

• A few curled or cracked shingles, but no leak.
• Minor granule loss from aging asphalt shingles.
• A small, isolated leak in an unfinished attic that you can catch in a bucket.

After the heavy hail that hit Craftsbury last spring, many homes in the Center Village and around Craftsbury Common had sudden leaks. Those were real emergencies. We were there to help.

How Craftsbury's Climate Wears on Your Roof

Our Vermont climate is tough on roofs. Understanding this helps you see why problems happen.

• Winter Ice Dams: This is a big issue here. Snow melts on a warm roof, then refreezes at the cold eaves. This ice dam blocks more melting snow, which can then seep under shingles and into your home. Many of the older farmhouses and capes around Mill Village and North Craftsbury battle this every year.
• Heavy Snow Loads: The weight of deep, wet snow can strain roof framing over time. Metal roofs, common on newer builds in areas like East Craftsbury, handle this snow shed very well.
• Summer Storms: Thunderstorms can bring wind gusts that lift shingles and hail that bruises or cracks them.
• Moisture & Mold: Our humidity can let moss grow on north-facing roof slopes. Trapped moisture can rot wood decks on older roofs.

Most Craftsbury homes have asphalt shingle roofs. They are cost-effective but last 15-25 years here. We also see beautiful, long-lasting metal roofs and some historic wood shingle roofs that need special care.

What Does Emergency Roofing Cost in Craftsbury?

We believe in clear, upfront pricing, even in an emergency. Costs depend on the job size, time, and materials.

• Emergency Call-Out / Service Fee: For a true after-hours, weekend, or holiday dispatch, there is a premium for getting our crew to you fast. This fee covers the immediate mobilization of our team and truck. Think of it as peace-of-mind insurance to stop thousands of dollars in water damage.
• Emergency Roof Tarping Cost: Tarping is our most common emergency service. The cost is usually based on the size of the area (per square foot) and how hard it is to reach. A simple, low-pitch tarp job costs less than tarping a steep, multi-story roof. The tarp itself is a heavy, professional-grade material, not a hardware store plastic sheet.
• How Insurance Can Help: Most emergency roof repairs from sudden storm damage are covered by homeowners insurance. We can help guide you. We document all the damage with photos for your claim. Often, the cost of emergency tarping to prevent further loss is reimbursable. We work directly with many adjusters in the Craftsbury area.

The best way to know the cost is to have us look. We will give you a clear estimate before we start any work.

When to Call a Pro vs. When to Wait

Let's make the decision simple. If water is coming into your living space, call a pro. Now. If the damage is outside and seems minor, it might be okay to wait until morning. When in doubt, call us. We would rather talk you through it and decide it can wait than have you wait on a problem that gets much worse. Our team is based locally, so our response times in Craftsbury and nearby towns are typically within 60 to 120 minutes.

Your Safety-First Checklist While You Wait

Your safety is the most important thing. Here is what to do and what NOT to do while you wait for our crew.

DO:

• Move furniture, rugs, and electronics away from the leak.
• Place buckets or bins to catch dripping water.
• Mop up standing water to prevent slips and floor damage.
• Take pictures of the damage inside and out (from the ground!).
• Call your insurance company to start a claim if it is storm-related.

DO NOT:

• Do not climb onto a damaged or wet roof. It is extremely dangerous. The surface is slippery, and the structure may be weak.
• Do not try to patch the roof yourself. Improper fixes can cause more damage.
• Do not touch sagging ceilings. They could collapse.
• Do not ignore the problem, hoping it will stop. It usually gets worse.

Craftsbury Rules for Roof Repairs and Replacements

For permanent repairs or a full roof replacement, Craftsbury and Orleans County have rules. Most major work needs a building permit. This ensures the work meets Vermont building codes for snow load and wind resistance. If you are just replacing shingles with similar ones, you might not need one. But if you are changing the roof structure or material (like from shingles to metal), you likely will. We handle all permit paperwork for our clients. After the work, a town inspector will check to make sure everything is sound and up to code. For severe structural damage, a structural engineer's report might be needed before repairs can start.

You Do Not Have to Face a Roof Crisis Alone

A damaged roof in a Craftsbury storm is stressful. But you have a local expert ready to respond day or night. Craftsbury Emergency Roofing knows these neighborhoods, these weather patterns, and these old Vermont homes. We stabilize the situation quickly, help you navigate insurance, and plan the right permanent fix for your house and budget. Do not let a leak ruin your home's interior or your peace of mind.

For immediate, professional help with emergency roofing in Craftsbury, VT, call Craftsbury Emergency Roofing at (888) 509-1520. We are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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