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Help Is Here When You Need It Most

If you're in Fredonia, WI, you know our weather can change in a heartbeat. One moment it's a sunny summer afternoon, the next, a line of severe thunderstorms is rolling in off Lake Michigan, bringing hail and strong winds. We saw this just last spring, when a surprise hail storm pelted neighborhoods like Stonefield and Newberg, leaving many homeowners with sudden roof leaks and damaged shingles. In those moments, you don't have time to search endlessly. You need a local expert who can come fast. That's what we're here for at Fredonia Emergency Roofing. We provide the immediate, expert response you need to stop damage and protect your home.

What Exactly Is Emergency Roofing?

It's a common question: what makes a roof problem an "emergency"? An emergency roof repair isn't a full roof replacement. It's the critical first step to stabilize your home and prevent further damage. Think of it like first aid for your roof. The goal is to make your home safe and dry until a permanent repair can be scheduled. This usually means using heavy-duty tarps to seal off leaks, securing loose or missing shingles, and clearing debris that could cause more harm.

A real roofing emergency means water is actively coming into your home, or there's a serious threat that it will. This includes things like a large section of missing shingles after a windstorm, a tree limb piercing the roof, or sudden leaks that are ruining ceilings and walls. A few cracked shingles or minor wear? That's important, but it can typically wait for normal business hours. The line is simple: if water is coming in now, or if the damage lets weather straight into your attic, it's an emergency. For residents in areas like downtown Fredonia or the newer builds near River Hills, catching these problems fast is key to protecting your investment.

Fredonia's Climate and Your Roof

Our roofs in Ozaukee County face a unique set of challenges each year. Our humid summers can bake asphalt shingles, making them brittle. Our harsh winters bring heavy snow loads and the dreaded ice dam. Ice dams form when heat escapes from your attic, melts the snow on your roof, and the water refreezes at the cold eaves. This ice ridge can force water back up under your shingles, leading to leaks inside walls. You'll often see this issue on older colonial homes in neighborhoods like Newburg, where attic insulation might not be up to modern standards.

The most common roof here in Fredonia is the asphalt shingle roof. It's affordable and does a good job, but our weather can shorten its life. We also see beautiful historic slate roofs on some of the century-old homes and sturdy metal roofs on farms and newer constructions. No matter the material, our freeze-thaw cycles and storm seasons test them all. Knowing these local risks helps us spot trouble faster when we arrive for an emergency call.

Understanding the Costs of Emergency Help

We believe in clear, upfront communication, especially in a stressful situation. Emergency services do come with different costs than a scheduled repair, and we want you to know why.

• Emergency Call-Out / Dispatch Fee: This is a fee to mobilize our team immediately, often outside of normal 9-to-5 hours. It covers getting our trucks loaded and our trained crew to your home as fast as possible. In the Fredonia area, this fee typically ranges from $150 to $300, depending on the time of day.
• Tarping Costs: Tarping is our most common emergency fix. We use commercial-grade, waterproof tarps and secure them properly so they won't blow away. The cost depends on the size of the area we need to cover. You can generally expect between $200 and $600 for professional emergency tarping. Doing it yourself with a flimsy tarp from the hardware store often leads to more damage.
• After-Hours Premium: If we're called out at night, on a weekend, or on a holiday, there is an additional premium for the crew's time. This is standard in the industry.
• Insurance: Here's the good news: most emergency roof repairs caused by sudden events like storms or fallen trees are covered by homeowners insurance. We can help you document the damage with photos and detailed notes for your claim. Often, the cost of temporary tarping to prevent further damage is also reimbursable. We work with many local adjusters and can guide you through the process.

When to Call Us Immediately vs. When to Wait

Not every roofing issue requires a 2 a.m. phone call. Use this guide to help triage the problem.

Call for Emergency Dispatch Right Now If:

• You can see daylight through your roof in the attic.
• Water is actively dripping or pouring into your living spaces.
• A large section of shingles (more than a 3-foot area) is missing or torn off.
• A tree branch or other object has punctured the roof deck.
• Your ceiling is sagging from water weight—this is a serious structural warning sign.

It's Okay to Schedule a Normal Appointment If:

• You see a few cracked or curled shingles.
• There's a small, isolated leak in the attic that's only dripping into a bucket during heavy rain.
• Granules are collecting in your gutters (a sign of normal aging).
• Flashing around the chimney looks rusty or loose.

Your Safety Checklist While You Wait for Our Crew

Your safety is the absolute most important thing. Here is what to do—and what NOT to do—from the moment you discover damage until we arrive.

DO:

1. Move valuables and furniture. Get items away from the leak and cover what you can't move with plastic sheeting or towels.
2. Place buckets and pots to catch dripping water. Empty them often so they don't overflow.
3. Turn off electricity to the affected area if water is near light fixtures, outlets, or switches. Safety first.
4. Take pictures and videos of the damage, both inside and out (from a safe distance on the ground). This helps with insurance and our assessment.
5. Call your insurance company to start a claim. They will likely send an adjuster, but we can do the temporary repair first.

DO NOT:

1. DO NOT climb onto your roof. A damaged or wet roof is extremely slippery and unstable. You risk a severe fall and causing more damage.
2. DO NOT try to tarp it yourself unless you are experienced and have proper safety gear. It's dangerous and often done incorrectly.
3. DO NOT ignore sagging ceilings. This can signal trapped water that weighs hundreds of pounds. Poke a small hole in the sag to relieve the water pressure, but stay clear of the area.
4. DO NOT delay calling. In roofing, a small leak becomes a big, expensive problem very quickly.

Local Fredonia Rules and the Full Repair Process

Once the emergency is stabilized, the next step is the permanent repair or replacement. For most major repairs or full replacements in Fredonia, you will need a building permit from the Village. This ensures the work meets state and local building codes for wind uplift, snow load, and materials. The good news is that as a licensed local contractor, Fredonia Emergency Roofing handles this permit process for you. After the work is complete, a village inspector will come out to ensure everything is up to code before signing off. This process protects you and your home's value.

In some cases of severe storm damage or if you suspect structural issues (like cracked rafters), your insurance company or the Village may require a report from a structural engineer. We have trusted local partners we can recommend if this rare step is needed.

You're Not Alone After the Storm

Dealing with a damaged roof is stressful, but you don't have to handle it alone. Whether it's a midnight leak in your Cedar Grove home or hail damage to your business in downtown Fredonia, our team is on standby to respond. We promise clear communication, expert temporary fixes, and honest guidance for the permanent solution.

Don't wait for the damage to get worse. For immediate help from a local team that knows Fredonia's homes and weather, call Fredonia Emergency Roofing now at (888) 509-1520. We aim to be on the road to you within 60 to 90 minutes, day or night, to secure your home and give you peace of mind.

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