Emergency Roof Repair in North Vancouver: What to Do and Who to Call

Don't go up on the roof. Wet, windy roofs are dangerous, even for experienced people. If water is near light fixtures, outlets or the electrical panel, turn off power to that area at the breaker if it's safe to do so.

If a ceiling is sagging or bulging with water, keep people and pets away from it.

• Move furniture, electronics and valuables away from the leak
• Put buckets, pots or a tarp under the drip, and towels around it
• Check the attic, if you can get in safely, to see where water is coming in
• Take photos and video of the leak and any damage, for your insurance and your roofer

Call Vancouver Roofing & Solar at (604) 338-5257 and tell us your roof is leaking right now, so we can prioritize it. We're based in North Vancouver, at 224 West Esplanade.

The first step is usually temporary protection, like tarping or sealing the opening, to stop more water getting in. A permanent repair is done once conditions are dry enough for materials to seal properly.

• Wind-lifted or missing shingles after a storm
• Failed flashing around chimneys, skylights and vents
• Branches or trees damaging the roof
• Blocked roof drains or valleys causing water to back up
• Ponding water finding a weak seam on a flat roof

Sudden damage, like a windstorm or a falling branch, is more often covered than wear and age, but it depends on your policy. Call your insurer early, keep your photos, and ask your roofer for a written report. We can document the damage to support your claim.