Minimize damage while emergency service is on the way.
April 17, 2026 • Houston Roofing
Your roof is leaking. Water is coming in. If you are reading this in that situation, call us immediately at (713) 527-2719 for same-day emergency response. Below is what to do in the minutes and hours before we arrive.
Emergency service: Call (713) 527-2719 now. Available same-day for Houston-area active leaks.
Move furniture, electronics, and valuables out of the affected area. Cover anything you cannot move with plastic sheeting or tarps. Water damage to furniture and electronics often costs more than the roof repair itself.
Place buckets, pots, or trash cans under active drips. Line them with towels to reduce splash. If water is running down walls or through ceiling fixtures, put down additional towels and containers to limit spread.
If a section of ceiling is sagging or bulging, carefully puncture the lowest point with a screwdriver into a bucket. This controlled release prevents a much larger collapse of water-logged drywall.
If water is running near electrical fixtures (light fixtures, outlets, ceiling fans), turn off the breaker for that area at the main panel. Water and electricity together are dangerous.
Photograph everything — the source of the leak (if visible), the interior damage, containers catching water, affected items. These photos matter for insurance claims. Video is even better where you can show active dripping.
Wet roofs are dangerous. Houston homeowner attempts at DIY roof repair during rain cause serious injuries every year. Call a professional — we have proper safety equipment, insurance, and techniques to work on wet roofs safely.
Call (713) 527-2719 and describe what you are seeing. A crew will be dispatched same-day whenever possible. For active severe leaks, we prioritize response and typically arrive within a few hours.
When we arrive, we will:
Temporary weatherproofing usually holds for days to weeks. Permanent repair is scheduled when weather cooperates and proper materials are on-site. Most emergency-followed-by-permanent repair cycles are completed within a week.
If the leak is caused by storm damage that warrants an insurance claim, we coordinate directly with your insurance company. See our storm damage repair page for claim process details.
Once the roof is weatherproofed, address interior damage separately. Wet drywall, ceiling tiles, and insulation often need replacement. Active water exposure lasting more than 48 hours can lead to mold growth — if significant interior water intrusion occurred, engage a water mitigation company to dry the area properly.
For non-emergency roof repair (slow leaks, known damage that is not actively dripping), see our roof repair page. For any emergency, call now at (713) 527-2719.