Emergency Roofing
When a windstorm strips shingles, a tree comes through your roof, or you wake up to water pouring down a wall, you need a roofer who actually answers the phone. Island Roofers provides 24/7 emergency roof tarping and stabilization across Vancouver Island, then returns to complete a permanent repair on your schedule.
A roof system, not just a product.
- 24/7 emergency response
- Heavy-duty tarping and board-up
- Insurance-friendly photo documentation
- Direct billing to most insurers on approved claims
We work with your insurer
We provide the photos, measurements and scope of loss your adjuster needs, and can coordinate directly with most major Canadian insurance carriers.
How a emergency roofing project actually runs.
- 1
Call our 24/7 line
A real person answers — not a voicemail — and dispatches our nearest on-call crew.
- 2
Stabilize
We install heavy-duty reinforced tarps, board-ups and temporary flashing to stop further water entry and protect your interior.
- 3
Document
We photograph all damage with date stamps and a written scope of loss your insurance adjuster can act on immediately.
- 4
Permanent repair
Once materials arrive and your insurer approves the scope, we return to complete a proper, warrantied repair.
Vancouver Island homeowners choose us for emergency roofing.
Locally owned, manufacturer-certified, and fully insured — the right combination for a roof you can actually rely on.
- 24/7 phone answered by a real person
- Heavy-duty reinforced tarping — not blue poly
- Direct billing to most Canadian insurers on approved claims
- Insurance scope, photos and measurements included
- Same crew handles emergency tarp and permanent repair
Emergency Roofing questions, answered.
What counts as a roofing emergency?+
Active interior leaks, missing or lifted shingles after a windstorm, tree impacts, broken skylights, ice dams pouring water inside, and any roof damage that is letting weather into your home.
How fast can you tarp my roof?+
In the Central and South Island, our 24/7 crew typically arrives within 2 – 6 hours of your call. In more remote communities we coordinate with our nearest partner crew and aim for same-day response.
Will insurance cover my emergency repair?+
In most cases, yes — sudden damage from wind, hail, tree impact or fire is typically covered under a standard Canadian homeowner policy. We provide the photo documentation and scope of loss your adjuster needs.
How much does an emergency tarp cost?+
Emergency tarping in the Greater Victoria, Nanaimo and Comox Valley areas typically runs $450 – $1,200 depending on roof size and access. This cost is usually claimable on your insurance.
Do you bill insurance directly?+
Yes — on approved claims we bill most major Canadian insurance carriers directly, so you only pay your deductible.
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