Storm damage in a college town
Columbia has a lot of rental houses near the University of Missouri campus, and many of the owners do not live in town. When a storm tears shingles off a rental on a Saturday night, the tenant notices the leak and the landlord hears about it hours later. We work with both: we can talk to the tenant about access and send the photos to the owner.
Central Missouri storms come with hail, strong straight-line winds and the occasional tornado warning. Older neighborhoods like East Campus and Old Southwest have tall trees close to the roofline, so limb damage is the most common reason we get called out here.
Where we tarp around Columbia
Columbia, Ashland, Hallsville, Centralia, Rocheport, Harrisburg and the rest of Boone County, plus nearby Fulton and Mexico.
Before the crew arrives
- If you are a tenant, call your landlord, then call us. We can start the visit while they get back to you.
- Keep everyone out of rooms where the ceiling is sagging or wet.
- Take photos of the damage and the date. Landlords and insurers will both ask.
- Call (573) 343-8993 with the address, who can let us in, and where water is coming in.
Columbia emergency tarping questions
Can a tenant request an emergency tarp?
Yes, and it is often the fastest way to protect the house. We will confirm with the owner before any work beyond the temporary cover.
Do you tarp commercial buildings in Columbia?
Yes. We temporarily cover storm openings on shingle and low-slope commercial roofs.
Do you answer at night in Columbia?
Calls to (573) 343-8993 are answered 24/7.
Can you send damage photos to an out-of-town owner?
Yes. We photograph the roof before and after the tarp so owners and adjusters can see the damage without driving in.