Hail just hammered the neighborhood, or a windstorm peeled back part of your roof, and now water is coming through the ceiling. You need emergency roof repair in Denver, and you need it from someone who’ll actually show up and do it right, not the first truck that knocks on your door. On top of the mess, you’re worried about what this will cost and whether your insurance will help.

Take a breath. This is fixable, and the first steps are simpler than they feel right now.
APC Roofing is a GAF Certified roofing contractor, licensed and insured. We handle urgent roof repairs in Denver: stopping active leaks, covering storm damage and then making the permanent repair. Inspections and estimates are free. Call 720-902-6940 and tell us what you’re seeing, or browse our roof repair services in Denver.
What to do right now
Before anything else, keep everyone safe. If a ceiling is sagging with water, keep people and pets out of that room. If water is near light fixtures or outlets, turn off power to that area at the breaker if you can do it safely.
Then limit the damage inside:
- Move furniture, electronics and rugs away from the leak.
- Put down buckets and towels to catch the water.
- If you can get into the attic safely, look for wet wood or insulation with a flashlight.
- Take photos of the damage inside and of anything you can see on the roof from the ground.
Please don’t climb onto the roof, especially when it’s wet, icy or still storming. A slip from a roof is far worse than a leak. Leave the roof to a crew with the right gear.
What counts as a roofing emergency
Some roof problems can wait a few days for an appointment. These usually can’t:
- Water actively dripping or running into the house
- A section of shingles or roofing torn off by wind
- A hole from a fallen tree limb or large hail
- Flashing ripped loose around a chimney or wall
- A ceiling that’s sagging or bulging with water
If you’re not sure, call and describe it. You’ll get an honest read on whether it needs immediate attention or can wait for a regular inspection.
Why Denver roofs take emergency damage
The Front Range is hard on roofs. Hail season brings storms that can bruise and crack shingles, dent metal, punch through skylights and vents, and strip the granules that protect shingles from the sun. Strong winds that come down off the mountains can lift shingles and tear loose ridge caps and flashing.
Winter adds its own trouble. Heavy, wet spring snow weighs on the roof. Freeze and thaw cycles work water into small cracks and widen them. Ice can build up at the roof edge and back melting snow up under the shingles. And at Denver’s altitude, the sun is intense, so shingles and sealants age faster than many homeowners expect.
Temporary protection, then a permanent repair
An emergency repair usually happens in two stages.
First, stop the water. That might mean a tarp over the damaged area, secured over the ridge and fastened to boards so wind can’t get under it. It might mean sealing a lifted flashing or covering a hole in the deck. A tarp done badly can blow off or funnel water into the house, so this step matters.
Then, fix it properly. Once the weather clears, the damaged area gets a real repair: replacing torn or bruised shingles, rebuilding flashing, swapping out soft decking. A tarp is a short-term fix. Left up for months, it can trap moisture and damage the shingles underneath.
Sometimes the storm damage is widespread enough that a new roof makes more sense than patching. You’ll see photos and get a straight answer either way. See our roof replacement in Denver page if it comes to that.
Hail damage and your insurance
Hail and wind damage is often covered by homeowners insurance. A roofer can inspect the whole roof, photograph and measure the damage, and give you a written estimate. If you decide to file a claim, you file it yourself and you pay your own deductible. APC Roofing provides the documentation and the estimate and works with your adjuster so everyone is working from the same facts.
Be careful with anyone who offers to cover your deductible or asks you to sign over your claim at the door. For more on hail specifically, see our hail damage roof repair in Denver page, or read about insurance roof claims.
How it works with APC Roofing
- Call and book your free inspection. Call 720-902-6940 or request a free online estimate, and describe what’s happening inside and out.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. You’ll see photos of the damage and get a written plan for the temporary cover and the permanent repair.
- Get your roof repaired and your property cleaned up. The crew makes the repair, hauls off the debris and cleans up the yard.
For bigger repairs, financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
Questions about emergency roof repair in Denver
Should I tarp my roof myself?
It’s safer not to. Wet roofs are slippery, and a tarp that isn’t secured over the ridge and fastened down can blow off or send water where you don’t want it. Focus on protecting the inside of the house and call a roofer for the roof.
Will insurance pay for emergency roof repair?
Storm damage from hail or wind is often covered, while wear and age usually aren’t. Your policy decides. You file the claim and pay your deductible, and a roofer can document the damage for you and your adjuster.
How do I know if hail damaged my roof?
From the ground, look for dented gutters, downspouts and vents, granules collecting at downspout outlets, and cracked or missing shingles. Hail damage on shingles is often hard to see without getting on the roof, which is why an inspection helps.
Is a tarp a permanent fix?
No. It’s meant to keep water out for a short time until the real repair can be made.
A dry house and a plan you can trust
A roof that’s leaking after a storm won’t get better on its own. Water spreads into the insulation, drywall and framing, and the repair grows with it. Getting the roof covered quickly and fixed properly keeps the damage small.
Soon the storm is just a story. The roof is sound, the house is dry, there’s no surprise bill, and you made the call with clear information in hand. Call 720-902-6940 to book your free inspection, or start with our free online estimate.
























