Who do I call for emergency roof repair in Fargo?

Dodd Roofing and Exteriors at (701) 831-0710. Emergency tarping and repair across Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Horace, in storm season and winter.

Is an ice dam leak an emergency?

If meltwater is actively running into walls or ceilings, yes. Emergency ice dam relief stops the intrusion, then the attic gets fixed so it does not repeat.

Will insurance cover emergency roof damage?

Storm caused emergencies usually become claims. Day one photos and professional documentation carry the claim, which is part of the emergency response.

Emergency Roof Repair in Fargo: Who to Call and What Happens First

Caleb Cook
Aug 10
2 min read

If your roof is leaking right now or tonight’s storm just tore it open, call Dodd Roofing and Exteriors at (701) 831-0710. We handle emergency roof repair and tarping across Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Horace, and the first job is always to stop the water tonight and plan the real fix in daylight.

What counts as a roofing emergency in the FM metro

Active leaks into the home, wind stripped sections down to underlayment or bare deck, hail that opened penetrations, structural damage from limbs or debris, and in winter, ice dam leaks actively running into walls or ceilings. If water is moving into the house, it is an emergency, whatever the season.

What to do in the first hour

Contain the water, move what you can, and relieve any ceiling bulge with a small drain hole so it empties where you choose. Photograph everything before anyone touches it, because most Fargo roof emergencies become hail or wind claims and day one photos carry the claim. Do not climb on the roof, especially in wind or ice. Our storm claim guide covers what happens next.

What we do when we arrive

Professional tarping over the open section, temporary sealing, and full photo documentation of the damage. In winter that can include emergency ice dam relief to stop meltwater intrusion. Our Fargo storm damage page explains how we take an emergency from containment through the insurance claim to the finished roof.

After the tarp

Once the weather passes we scope the permanent repair or replacement, meet your adjuster on the roof, and schedule the work on insurance timelines. Read our guides to roof repair in Fargo and preventing ice dams for the longer game.