Phones answered live, 24/7
Emergency Roof Repair Dothan AL Stop the water now. Fix it right after.
Water through the ceiling, a limb through the roof, shingles in the yard? A real person picks up, even at 2 a.m. We cover the damage, photograph it and quote the permanent repair in writing.
- 24/7Live phone answering
- < 2 hrsOur dispatch goal for active leaks
- 7am–7pmOffice hours, Mon–Sun
Licensed AL #30154 · Since 1991
- NowLive call, safety steps
- TonightTarp or dry-in
- This weekPermanent repair
Emergency roof repair Dothan AL homeowners get from MAC Construction starts with a live person on the phone, day or night, and a temporary cover that stops the water. Then we photograph the damage and write a binding quote for the permanent fix.
For active leaks, fallen limbs and blown-off shingles, we aim to dispatch within 2 hours. Tarping never binds you to a contract under Alabama law.
Real MAC Construction jobs in Dothan and Geneva, AL. Our emergency roof repair Dothan AL crews still work these towns today.
Five Quick Questions, Then We Roll
Every emergency roof repair Dothan AL call starts with these five questions.
- Is water coming in right now, and where?
- Is anyone hurt, or is water near lights or outlets?
- Is a tree or limb still on the roof or touching power lines?
- What’s the address and the best number to reach you?
- Can you text us photos taken from the ground?
Request emergency roof help
What to Do Before Emergency Roof Repair Dothan AL Crews Arrive
Choose what’s happening. You’ll see your next ten minutes and what our emergency roof repair Dothan AL crew does on arrival.
Call now, day or night
You, in the next 10 minutes
0 of 4 done
MAC, when we arrive
- Find where water gets in, often far from the drip.
- Tarp or dry-in once it’s safe on the roof.
- Photos, a written scope and a binding quote.
Call now, day or night
You, in the next 10 minutes
0 of 4 done
MAC, when we arrive
- Once the tree is off, cover the opening.
- Photograph broken decking and framing.
- Quote the structural and roof repair in writing.
Call now if rain is coming
You, in the next 10 minutes
0 of 4 done
MAC, when we arrive
- Dry-in bare decking before the next rain.
- Secure loose edges so wind can’t peel more.
- Photos and a binding quote to repair or replace.
Call now, and call your utility
You, in the next 10 minutes
0 of 4 done
MAC, when we arrive
- Stop the water from above.
- Show you where wiring got wet so an electrician can check it.
- Photograph the damage and quote the roof repair.
Sources: Safe Electricity and the National Weather Service.
Is It a Roof Leak Emergency, or Can It Wait Until Morning?
Not every roof problem needs a crew in the dark. A true roof leak emergency is one where water, wind or a tree is doing new damage right now. Everything else can wait for office hours.
Call right away: a roof leak emergency
- Water dripping through a ceiling or light fixture
- A tree or large limb has opened the roof
- Bare decking or sky showing where shingles blew off
- Water near wiring (call your utility or an electrician too)
Book during office hours
- An old, dry stain that isn’t growing
- A single missing shingle with a dry forecast
- Granules collecting in the gutters
- Planning a roof replacement or a routine roof repair
Not sure? Call anyway. Sometimes the honest answer on an emergency roof repair Dothan AL call is that it can wait until morning. Recurring slow drips are covered on our roof leak repair page.
What Tarping Roofs in a Tornado Actually Teaches You
About 20 years ago, a tornado hit Geneva, AL. Stephen McDuffie was up on roofs putting tarps down while it was still storming. The lesson still guides us: stop the water first, then fix the roof properly.
“I enjoy helping people with problems that can be solved.”
Stephen McDuffie, founder
This is not a claim to be the best roofer in the Wiregrass, just how we handle emergency roof repair Dothan AL calls. The video is a real MAC Construction project, not stock footage.
Stephen has roofed here since 1985 and started MAC in 1991. Read Stephen’s story.
Emergency Roof Tarping, Photos and a Binding Quote
What every emergency roof repair Dothan AL visit includes
The first visit has one goal: keep more water out and give you what you need for the next decision.
- Step 01
A live answer
A person, not voicemail, picks up 24/7 and sets a realistic arrival time.
- Step 02
Emergency roof tarping
We cover the opening with a fastened tarp or a temporary dry-in once it’s safe to be on the roof.
- Step 03
Photos and a written scope
Dated photos and a written damage list to share with your insurer.
- Step 04
Binding written quote
For the permanent repair. The quoted price is the invoiced price.
Why a 24/7 roofer and not a general handyman?
A tarp only works if it’s fastened past the damage and lapped so water runs over it. A 24/7 roofer also spots what a handyman misses: cracked decking, lifted flashing, wet insulation. That’s the difference in emergency roof repair Dothan AL homeowners notice.
For how we document wind and hail damage for claims, see storm damage roof repair.
Tarp Tonight, Permanent Repair Next: How They Differ
A tarp from any emergency roof repair Dothan AL crew buys time. It is not the finished roof, and nobody should sell it to you as one.
| Question | Temporary fix (tarp or dry-in) | Permanent fix (repair or replacement) |
|---|---|---|
| Main goal | Stop new water getting in tonight | Restore a sound, watertight roof |
| When | As soon as it’s safe to be on the roof | After the damage is documented |
| Contract | Can’t bind you to a full contract under Alabama law | Binding written quote; you decide |
| Insurance | A reasonable step to prevent further damage; keep the receipt | Your insurer decides the claim; we supply photos and a scope |
| Warranty | Temporary protection only | 5-year written workmanship warranty |
| Paying for it | Ask us the price on the phone | 0% APR offers via Enhancify for qualified buyers, subject to credit approval; terms vary. See financing. |
Big damage can turn a repair into a roof replacement. If so, the quote shows both options.
Damage Control Inside While You Wait
While you wait for emergency roof repair Dothan AL help, follow published safety and insurance guidance. Each step shows its source.
Do
- Take photos or video and list what’s damaged. AL Dept. of Insurance
- Protect your home from further damage and save receipts. Triple-I
- Use a flashlight, not a candle, if the power is out. NWS
- Call your utility to cut power at the meter if the breaker box sits in water. Safe Electricity
Don’t
- Step into a room where water may touch outlets or cords. Safe Electricity
- Touch downed power lines, or anything touching them. NWS
- Make extensive permanent repairs before the adjuster has seen the damage. Triple-I
- Pay cash up front or sign under pressure. AL Dept. of Insurance
- Stay inside if you smell gas. Leave the house right away. NWS
Sources: Alabama Department of Insurance claims guidance, Triple-I (Insurance Information Institute), National Weather Service and Safe Electricity.
Request Emergency Roof Repair Dothan AL Help
Water coming in right now? Call +1 334-726-6401; it’s faster than any form. Otherwise, send the form for emergency roof repair Dothan AL follow-up:
- 1We call or text you back to set a time.
- 2We inspect for free and photograph what we find.
- 3You get a binding written quote. No pressure to sign.
Prefer texting? Send photos to +1 334-726-6401.
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Emergency Roof Repair Dothan AL Homeowners Can Trust: 3 Alabama Rules
Storms bring out door-knockers. These three rules help you tell a local roofer from a storm chaser.
A tarp can’t trap you
The state’s alert says a contractor who provides emergency services such as tarping “cannot then use those services to bind a homeowner into a contract.”
License and bond
Residential roof work over $2,500 done directly for a homeowner requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license, backed by a $10,000 bond. MAC’s license is #30154.
HBLB licensing requirements · verify a license at hblb.alabama.gov
Your claim stays yours
A residential roofer may not negotiate with your insurer for you. We document damage with photos and a written scope you can share.
“Make temporary repairs, such as covering a hole in your roof or boarding up broken windows.”
“Take reasonable steps to protect your property from further damage.”
Alabama law also lets you cancel a residential roofing contract within five business days after your insurer denies the claim in writing. Every emergency roof repair Dothan AL job we take follows these rules. See how to verify a roofing contractor’s license in Alabama.
Your Emergency Roofer Near Me, From West County Road 70
Searched “emergency roofer near me” from Houston County? We’re close. Our trucks leave 1881 West County Road 70 every morning, and on storm nights whenever the phone rings.
Houston County gets real storms. The NWS Tallahassee tornado database lists tornadoes here from 1912 through January 2024, including a January 2, 2017 EF2 that crossed US 231 just east of the National Peanut Festival grounds.
Houston County towns
- Dothan
- Ashford
- Cottonwood
- Cowarts
- Webb
- Rehobeth
- Wicksburg
- Gordon
Nearby
- Headland
- Ozark
- Enterprise
- Geneva
See our Houston County roofing page.
When our emergency roof repair Dothan AL line answers
Each bar is one hour of the day.
Office open, 7am–7pmPhone still answered live
Every hour, a real person answers +1 334-726-6401. If a storm has hit many homes at once, we’ll say so honestly on the call.
Neighbors Who Needed Us Fast
Real Google reviews, quoted word for word.
“I called for an estimate and they came the same day. My roof was fixed within 24 hours. I highly recommend for fair...”
“These guys are very friendly and professional. I needed a small hole fixed in my roof and they were on it within a few hours. The price was very reasonable too compared to other roofing companies in the area. I definitely will be using MAC Construction again. I highly recommend these guys for your roofing needs.”
“The service and details of the work MAC did for us on our roof job was outstanding and very reasonably priced for what they had to do. This team is who I would call for any roof problem. 5+Stars!!”
“Very polite people and do everything in a timely manner!”
“A very reliable and effective team that can fix your roofing problems, definetly the best that you can call in all of Dothan and its surroundings!”
“They did a great job. Super friendly and fast. I called on Friday and had a new roof on Tuesday!!”
Verify roofing license #30154 with the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board. MAC Construction is also listed on:
Read more on our reviews page.
Roofs We’ve Put Back Together Around the Wiregrass
These jobs show the permanent repair that follows emergency roof repair Dothan AL tarps. More in the project gallery.
Emergency Roof Repair Dothan AL Questions
How fast can you get to my house for emergency roof repair in Dothan, AL?
A live person answers 24/7. For emergency roof repair Dothan AL calls with water coming in or a tree through the roof, we aim to dispatch within 2 hours. After a widespread storm, we tell you honestly when we can be there.
Should I climb up and tarp the roof myself?
Please don’t. A wet, storm-damaged roof is slick and may be weaker than it looks. Contain the water inside and call us.
Will my insurance pay for emergency roof tarping?
Often. The Alabama Department of Insurance says insurers typically reimburse temporary repairs such as covering a hole in your roof, assuming the loss was covered. Keep every receipt. Your insurer decides the claim.
Does letting you tarp my roof lock me into a contract?
No. Under Alabama law, emergency services such as tarping cannot be used to bind you into a contract. You’re free to get other quotes.
Save the Number Before the Next Storm
+1 334-726-6401Emergency roof repair Dothan AL families can reach live, 24/7. Covering the Wiregrass since 1991.
