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Need emergency roof tarping in Minneapolis?

After a storm exposes your Minneapolis roof — missing shingles, fallen tree damage, ice-dam blowout — emergency tarping protects the deck and interior from further water damage until permanent repair. Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) provides emergency tarping in the Minneapolis metro within 24-48 hours during storm season. Insurance carriers typically cover tarping cost as part of the storm loss. 952-206-6339.

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Mitigation

Install

Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) dispatches crews within hours to install heavy-duty tarps over storm-damaged roofs, preventing water intrusion while you file your insurance claim. We document the damage for your carrier and handle mitigation costs as reimbursable expenses.

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Scenario

When do you need emergency tarping?

Three situations demand immediate tarp installation to prevent cascading water damage.

Leak

Active leak entering your home

Water is actively entering the home through a roof failure during or after a storm. Tarp immediately to prevent ceiling, drywall, insulation, and structural damage. Every hour of exposure increases repair costs.

Leak

Active leak entering your home

Water is actively entering the home through a roof failure during or after a storm. Tarp immediately to prevent ceiling, drywall, insulation, and structural damage. Every hour of exposure increases repair costs.

Leak

Active leak entering your home

Water is actively entering the home through a roof failure during or after a storm. Tarp immediately to prevent ceiling, drywall, insulation, and structural damage. Every hour of exposure increases repair costs.

Process

How Modex installs emergency tarps

Four-step process from call to documentation.

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Step 1: Call 952-206-6339

We dispatch a crew within hours of your call, typically same-day during business hours and next-morning for overnight events.

Malarkey Emerald Pro certification

Step 2: On-site assessment

Our crew identifies the damage area, documents with photography for your insurance, and selects tarp size and tie-down points.

Malarkey Emerald Pro certification

Step 3: Tarp installation

Heavy-duty poly tarp is anchored to the roof deck with battens and screws, not just weighted down. Designed to hold through the next storm.

Malarkey Emerald Pro certification

Step 4: Damage documentation

We provide a photo packet for your insurance claim, log the tarp installation cost as mitigation, and discuss next steps for permanent repair or replacement.

Cost

Typical pricing

Depends on damage area and roof pitch

Same-day response

$500

to $1,500 installed

Heavy-duty poly tarp

Batten and screw anchors

Insurance documentation included

Insurance-covered

$750

to $1,500 typical

Same-day or next-morning dispatch

Photo documentation for claim

Direct insurance billing available

Holds 30 to 90 days

Temporary mitigation only

Scope

What emergency tarping does not do

Tarping is temporary mitigation. We don't perform permanent roof repair under tarp conditions—it's unsafe and ineffective. Plan for permanent repair or replacement within 30 to 90 days before the tarp degrades.

Active leak or storm damage? Call 952-206-6339 now or submit below.

We respond within hours during business hours and next morning for overnight events. Provide your name, phone, and a brief description of the damage.

By submitting this form, you agree to be contacted about your emergency tarping request.

Questions

Common questions about emergency roof tarping, costs, and insurance coverage.

How fast can you respond?

We dispatch crews within hours of your call during business hours, typically same-day. For overnight or weekend emergencies, we respond first thing the next morning. Call 952-206-6339 immediately if water is actively entering your home.

What does emergency tarping cost?

Emergency tarping typically runs $500 to $1,500 depending on the damage area, roof pitch, and crew time. Larger damage zones or steep pitches cost more. We provide an estimate before installation and document the cost for your insurance claim.

Will my insurance cover the tarp?

Most insurance carriers cover emergency tarping as a reasonable mitigation step to prevent further water damage. Save your receipt—it's reimbursable under your claim. We can also bill your insurance directly when you authorize us to do so.

How long does a tarp last?

A properly installed heavy-duty tarp typically holds for 30 to 90 days before UV exposure and weather begin to degrade it. Plan for permanent roof repair or replacement within that window. Tarping is temporary mitigation, not a permanent solution.

Can I tarp the roof myself?

DIY tarping is dangerous and often ineffective. Roofs are steep, slippery, and unstable after storm damage. Improper anchoring can fail in the next wind event, leaving your home exposed. Professional installation with battens and screws ensures the tarp holds through additional weather.

Need more help?

Contact Modex directly for emergency tarping or to discuss permanent repair options.

Contact

Storm damage? We're here 24 hours.

Call 952-206-6339 now for same-day emergency tarping or submit your details for a rapid response.

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Company

About Modern Exterior Systems

Women-owned roofing, siding, and window contractor serving the Twin Cities.

Certified

Licensed and insured in Minnesota

Modex is a women-owned contractor licensed in Minnesota (BC762305), insured, and certified by CertainTeed, Malarkey, Atlas, LP SmartSide, and James Hardie. We're an NRCA member with an A+ BBB rating. Emergency tarping is one of many storm-damage services we provide.

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