Emergency roof repairs in Merthyr Tydfil

What to do now

While you wait to hear back:

• Move furniture, electrics and belongings away from the leak and put a bucket under the drips
• If water is near lights, sockets or the fuse board, turn off the electricity to that area
• If a ceiling is bulging with water, keep people out of the room
• Take photos of the damage inside and out, from the ground, before anything is moved
• Do not go on the roof or up a ladder in wind or rain

Temporary first, permanent later

In bad weather the first job is to make the roof watertight, often with a tarp or a temporary patch. The full repair follows when it is dry and safe to work. You should get a written note of what was done and what still needs doing, which your insurer will want to see.

Storm damage and insurance

If a storm caused the damage, tell your insurer as soon as you can. Most policies cover sudden storm damage, but not worn-out roofs. Keep the roofer’s report and your photos. Our storm damage guide goes through what insurers usually ask for.

Further reading

Our storm damage and insurance guide explains what insurers usually cover and the evidence they ask for. For typical prices once the roof is safe, see the roof repair price guide.