Some roofing problems can wait a few weeks for a scheduled appointment. An active leak cannot. Water inside your home moves fast — into insulation, into drywall, into framing — and every hour it goes unaddressed extends the damage and the repair cost.
AMPCo Construction provides emergency roof repair and tarping services across Western Montana. If your roof is actively leaking or has sustained storm damage that’s left it open to the elements, call us now at (406) 310-1077.
What Counts as a Roofing Emergency
Not every roofing problem is an emergency — but these situations are:
- Active water intrusion — water entering the home through the roof during or after rain or snowmelt
- Large sections of missing shingles after a wind or hail event, leaving decking exposed
- A fallen tree or large branch that has penetrated or structurally compromised the roof
- Visible daylight through the attic — any opening between the exterior and your living space
- Ceiling collapse or severe interior water staining that appeared suddenly
If you’re experiencing any of these, stop trying to manage it with buckets and towels. The roof needs to be secured against further water entry as quickly as possible.
What AMPCo Does in an Emergency Response
Immediate Tarping and Securing
The first priority in any emergency roof response is stopping the water. Before any permanent repair can be assessed or completed, we secure the damaged area with heavy-duty tarp material, properly weighted and fastened to prevent wind from lifting it. A properly installed tarp buys the time needed to assess the full scope of damage and complete a permanent repair without rushing.
Tarping also creates the documentation your insurance company needs to see — evidence that you took reasonable steps to prevent further damage after the event, which is a standard requirement in most Montana homeowner’s policies.
Damage Assessment
Once the roof is secured, we complete a full damage assessment. Emergency situations often involve damage that’s worse than what’s visible from the exterior — compromised decking, soaked insulation, or structural issues that only become apparent once the surface damage is cleared. We document everything thoroughly, both for the repair scope and for your insurance claim.
Permanent Repair or Replacement
After the emergency is stabilized, we work with you on the permanent solution. Depending on the extent of damage and the age and condition of the roof, that may be a targeted repair or a full replacement. We’ll give you a straight assessment of which makes sense — and a written estimate before any permanent work begins.
Emergency Roof Repair and Your Insurance
Most emergency roof situations — storm damage, wind damage, impact from falling objects — are covered events under standard Montana homeowner’s policies. A few things to know:
- Document before you cover. Take photos and video of the damage before we tarp it. Your adjuster needs to see the original condition.
- Emergency tarping is a covered expense under most policies as a reasonable mitigation measure. Save all receipts.
- File promptly. Call your insurance company as soon as the immediate emergency is addressed. Waiting to file can complicate the claim.
- Don’t authorize permanent repairs before your claim is approved — except for the emergency work needed to stop active water intrusion.
AMPCo has extensive experience working through the insurance process with Western Montana homeowners. We can help you document the damage, understand what your policy covers, and make sure your claim reflects the full scope of what happened.
What to Do Right Now if Your Roof Is Leaking
- Move valuables and electronics away from the affected area
- Place buckets to contain active drips — but don’t puncture the ceiling to release water unless it’s bulging dangerously
- Take photos and video of all visible damage — interior and exterior
- Call AMPCo at (406) 310-1077 — we’ll get someone out to you
- Then call your insurance company to open a claim
Emergency Roofing Service Across Western Montana
AMPCo Construction responds to emergency roofing situations throughout Western Montana — Butte, Anaconda, Hamilton, Dillon, Stevensville, Deer Lodge, Missoula, and surrounding communities.
When your roof can’t wait, we don’t make you wait. Call (406) 310-1077 or reach out online and describe the situation. We’ll get back to you immediately.