Blue tarp / emergency tarping
Help cover an exposed or damaged area to reduce further water entry until the roof can be properly repaired. Secure installation and follow-up matter.
Rain outside.
Water inside?
Let’s stop the leak.
Another bucket. Another ceiling stain. Another forecast you’re dreading. You don’t have to keep waiting for the rain to stop before asking for help.
SOS’s first priority is to limit further water entry and help you get your property protected. Then we’ll work through the right repair or replacement plan.
Active leaks get priority. Same-day response when weather, safe access and crew availability allow. Call to confirm timing.
Based in DeFuniak SpringsResidential & commercialFlorida licensed
01 / RESPONDA clear next step
Tell us where water is entering. We check urgency, location and safe access.
02 / PROTECTHelp limiting the damage
We explain appropriate temporary protection and the cost before approved work.
03 / RESOLVEA plan beyond the tarp
Photographs, findings and a written scope help you choose what comes next.
GET PROTECTED. THEN GET IT FIXED.
The right response for the roof you have.
You don’t need to diagnose the leak or choose a roofing system before you call. Start with what you’re seeing inside.
THE BUCKET ONLY CATCHES WHAT YOU CAN SEE.
Stop a roof leak from becoming a bigger property problem.
Water can travel beyond the visible drip, affecting insulation, ceilings, walls and belongings. A dry afternoon doesn’t mean wet materials have dried out.
Protecting the roof is one step. Interior drying and any necessary cleanup are separate needs that should be assessed promptly.
Call (850) 598-4891HAVE HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE?
Protect the property. Keep the records. Talk to your insurer.
Homeowners policies generally require reasonable steps to limit additional damage. Contact SOS about emergency protection, and notify your insurer promptly about the loss.
Eligible temporary protection or repairs may be covered after a covered loss. Payment depends on the cause, policy terms, limits, exclusions and deductible. Having insurance does not automatically make the work covered or free.
SOS documents construction conditions and the work performed. Your insurer determines coverage; SOS does not interpret policies or negotiate claim settlements. You remain responsible for your deductible and other agreed charges your insurer does not pay.
Florida DFS: emergency repairs and insuranceA useful record starts now.
- Take photos from a safe place.Capture the leak, visible damage and affected belongings. Don’t climb onto the roof to get a picture.
- Save estimates, invoices and receipts.Keep a record of temporary protection and other reasonable emergency expenses.
- Ask your insurer what they need.Confirm reporting, inspection, authorization and reimbursement requirements for your policy.
Need help planning out-of-pocket work? Review payment and financing options.
WHILE YOU WAIT FOR HELP
Stay safe inside. Leave the roof to professionals.
- Keep people away from sagging ceilings, damaged rooms and water near electrical fixtures.
- Move belongings and catch drips only if the area is safe. Don’t climb onto a wet roof or try to install a tarp during a storm.
- If there is immediate danger, leave the affected area and call 911 or the appropriate emergency service.
LOCAL PEOPLE. A DOCUMENTED PLAN.
One SOS team from the first concern to the next repair.
Based in DeFuniak Springs, SOS helps homeowners, rental owners, property managers and businesses across Northwest Florida.
Florida Certified Roofing ContractorCCC1337527Florida Certified Building ContractorCBC1267446
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Call with your property’s ZIP code.
DeFuniak Springs · Destin · Niceville · Fort Walton Beach · Miramar Beach · Santa Rosa Beach · Panama City · Panama City Beach · Crestview, plus the wider Pensacola–Tallahassee area.
Service and dispatch timing are confirmed for your location, weather and crew availability.
Find your service areaBEFORE YOU CALL
Questions that come up when the roof is leaking.
Can you get here today?
SOS prioritizes active leaks for same-day emergency response when weather, safe access and crew availability allow. Call with your address and what is happening. The team will confirm availability and the next safe step; no arrival time is guaranteed by this page.
Can you work while it is raining?
Call while the leak is happening so SOS can assess urgency and plan the response. Roof access and installation depend on lightning, wind, surface conditions and safe access. Some protection or repairs must wait until conditions are safe.
Should I choose a blue tarp or shrink wrap?
You do not need to decide before calling. SOS will assess the damage, roof shape, access and expected repair timing, then discuss tarping or a shrink-wrap option where suitable and available. Temporary protection needs monitoring and does not replace a permanent repair.
Does a leak mean I need a new roof?
Not always. A localized flashing, penetration or roof-covering problem may be repairable. Widespread damage, deteriorated materials or recurring failures may make replacement the better long-term option. SOS explains the findings and proposed scope before you approve work.
Will my homeowners insurance pay for this?
It may cover eligible emergency protection or repairs following a covered loss, but payment is not automatic. The cause of damage, policy terms, exclusions, limits and deductible matter. Contact your insurer promptly about documentation and authorization requirements. You remain responsible for agreed charges and any amounts your insurer does not pay.
Do you help commercial buildings and rental properties?
Yes. Tell SOS whether this is a home, rental, business or other commercial property, plus who can authorize work and provide access. Commercial leaks may need a different repair method and coordination around tenants or operations.
DON’T WAIT FOR ANOTHER RAINY DAY.
Let’s get a plan for your leak.
Tell us your address, where you’re seeing water and whether it is entering right now.
Emergency protection, repair scope and arrival timing are confirmed with the SOS team.