A tree limb through the roof or a leak spreading across the ceiling during a storm can’t wait for a scheduled appointment. Khabar Nonstop provides emergency roofing response across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Warren, MI — licensed & insured, with same-day tarping available.
What Counts as a Roofing Emergency
Active leaks during a storm, a tree limb or debris puncturing the roof deck, shingles torn off exposing the underlayment, and structural sagging after heavy snow load all qualify as emergencies. If water is actively entering your home, treat it as urgent — call rather than wait for a convenient time.
Our Emergency Response Process
We tarp the exposed area first to stop further water intrusion, then schedule the permanent repair or, if the damage is extensive, a full assessment for replacement. Tarping is a temporary fix, not the final solution — but it buys time and prevents interior damage from spreading.
For storm-related emergencies, we document the damage with photos immediately, which helps if you later need to file an insurance claim through our storm damage service.
Why Speed Matters
Water that sits on exposed decking for even a day can start soaking into insulation and drywall, turning a roof problem into a ceiling and interior repair as well. Michigan winters add another risk — an open roof section during freezing temperatures can lead to ice forming inside the structure.
What to Do While You Wait
If it’s safe to do so, place a bucket or container under an active interior leak and move furniture or electronics out of the way. Do not go onto the roof yourself, especially during or right after a storm — wet, damaged roofing is a serious fall hazard.
If you can safely access the attic, a tarp or plastic sheeting over insulation near the leak point can reduce water spread until our crew arrives. Otherwise, focus on protecting what’s inside the home and let us handle the roof itself.
Emergency vs. Standard Scheduling
Not every roof issue is an emergency. A slow, contained stain that isn’t actively growing can usually wait for a standard inspection appointment within a couple of days. Active water intrusion, structural sagging, or storm-exposed decking should be treated as urgent and called in right away.
When you call, tell us clearly what you’re seeing — active dripping, a visible hole, or just a new stain — so we can prioritize dispatch correctly. Misjudging urgency in either direction either delays help you actually need or ties up a crew that could be responding to someone with water actively entering their home.
After the Emergency Is Handled
Once the immediate risk is under control, we schedule the permanent fix and walk you through next steps — whether that’s a straightforward repair, an insurance claim for storm damage, or in severe cases a conversation about full replacement. You’re never left with just a tarp and no plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you respond to an emergency?
Most emergency tarping calls in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Warren are handled same-day.
Is emergency tarping a permanent fix?
No, tarping is temporary. It stops water intrusion until a permanent repair or replacement can be scheduled.
Do you work at night or on weekends for emergencies?
Yes, emergency calls are prioritized outside normal business hours when the situation requires it.
Is it safe to go on my roof after a storm?
No, we strongly advise against it. Wet or storm-damaged roofing is a serious fall hazard — let our crew assess it safely.
Will emergency tarping damage my roof further?
No, tarping is installed carefully to protect the exposed area without adding stress to the surrounding roofing.
Dealing with an active leak right now? Contact us immediately or call for the fastest response.