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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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Storm and weather damage on a Minnesota roof

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.

Scenario

When do you need emergency tarping?

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

Process

How Modex installs emergency tarps

Four-step process from call to documentation.

Storm and weather damage on a Minnesota roof
Malarkey Emerald Pro certification

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.

Storm and weather damage on a Minnesota roof
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.

Storm and weather damage on a Minnesota roof
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.

Storm and weather damage on a Minnesota roof
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

to $1,500 installed

Heavy-duty poly tarp

Batten and screw anchors

Insurance documentation included

Insurance-covered

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.

Storm and weather damage on a Minnesota roof

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.

Storm and weather damage on a Minnesota roof

Questions

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

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.

Storm and weather damage on a Minnesota roof

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.

Storm and weather damage on a Minnesota roof

Serving the entire Twin Cities area

Based in Eden Prairie, working across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding metro. Find your city below — and if it isn't listed, call us. If you're in the metro, we'll come take a look.

East metro

  • Cottage Grove
  • Inver Grove Heights
  • Mahtomedi
  • Mendota Heights
  • St. Paul
  • Stillwater
  • White Bear Lake
  • Woodbury

North metro

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