NJ HIC #13VH09585700 44 Banta Ave, Pompton Plains, NJ Call (973) 460-8271 for a roof or chimney estimate
Capital T re-roofing a Tudor-style house, ladder up at the front
Emergency roof repair · North Jersey

Emergency roof repair in North Jersey

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  • Tarping to stop the water fast
  • Photos for your insurance claim
  • NJ HIC #13VH09585700
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NJ LICENSEDCONTRACTOR HIC

NJ Licensed Home Improvement Contractor, HIC #13VH09585700.

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CAPITAL TNEW JERSEY

America’s Reliable Trusted Roofer Since 2017.

LOCAL ROOFER FAMILY OWNED

A local, family-owned roofer based at Pompton Plains. Serving all New Jersey.

“I called Capital T for an emergency roof repair and Marsel the owner showed up the next morning and fixed everything.”
Ymer R. · Google review, Oct 2026 · Emergency roof repair
When to call

What counts as a roof emergency

Not sure? Call and describe it, or text a photo. We'll tell you if it can wait.

Water damage and peeling paint on a ceiling

Water dripping inside

, especially near light fixtures or outlets

Large tree blown over in a yard after a storm

A tree or large limb

On or through the roof

Worn, cracked asphalt shingles with debris

Shingles or a section of roof blown off

After high wind

Section of shingles opened to new plywood during a roof repair

A sagging ceiling

Holding water

Icicles hanging from the edge of a roof

Ice dams

Pushing water into exterior walls during a thaw

Brick chimney on a colonial with a new roof, Teaneck

Chimney damage

After a storm: loose bricks, a cap blown off, a cracked crown letting water pour in

What to expect

What to do before we get there

Wooden rafters inside an attic
Step 01

Stay safe

Don't go on the roof or into the attic if a ceiling is sagging. Turn off power to the area if water is near wiring.

Drone view of a house with a new blue-grey shingle roof by Capital T
Step 02

Catch the water

Buckets, towels, move furniture and electronics.

Gutter and downspout on a house
Step 03

Poke a small hole

In a bulging ceiling stain over a bucket to drain it in a controlled way, only if it's safe to reach.

Roofer standing on a roof looking over the work
Step 04

Take photos

Of the damage inside and out (from the ground). Your insurer will want them.

Roofer removing damaged shingles
Step 05

Call us

, then call your insurance company to open a claim if it's storm damage.

What to expect

How an emergency call works

Capital T crew on a roof during a tear-off
Step 01

You call

Version A: someone answers any time. Version B: during business hours.

Tall exterior brick chimney rebuilt by Capital T, Sparta
Step 02

We come out

As fast as we can, often the same or next day.

Roofer kneeling on a shingle roof with a nail gun
Step 03

We stop the water

Heavy-duty tarp secured over the damaged area, or a temporary patch.

Top-down drone view of a new blue-grey shingle roof
Step 04

We document it

Photos and notes you can send to your insurer.

Chimney with a new cap during a re-roof, Cliffside Park
Step 05

We repair it properly

Once the weather allows: decking, underlayment, shingles, flashing, chimney if needed, with a written price first.

Man pointing at a tablet outdoors
Insurance

Insurance

Sudden damage from wind, hail or a falling tree is often covered by homeowners insurance; wear and leaks from old age usually aren't. We give you dated photos and a written scope. Your insurer decides the claim. More detail on storm damage roof repair.

Cost

What affects the cost of an emergency repair

Every job is priced after we look at it. These are the things that move the number.

Roof cost guide for NJ
  • Tarping only vs. tarp now and repair later
  • Size of the damaged area and any broken decking or rafters
  • Tree removal (done by a tree service; we can coordinate)
  • Night or weekend visit
  • Chimney masonry work
FAQ

Emergency roof questions

Do you really answer at night?

Version A: Yes. Call (973) 460-8271 and you reach a person. After hours, leave a message and text a photo; we call back first thing.

How fast can you get here?

For active leaks we aim for the same day or the next morning. Distance and storm volume matter: after a big storm everyone is calling.

Can you tarp in the rain or wind?

We tarp in rain if it's safe to be on the roof. In lightning or very high wind we wait until it's safe, and tell you honestly when that will be.

Is a tarp a fix?

No. It's a temporary cover that keeps water out for days to a few weeks. We schedule the real repair as soon as the roof is dry.

Will my insurance pay for this?

Storm damage often is covered; we can't promise what your insurer will decide. Our photos and written scope help you file.

Do you handle chimney emergencies too?

Yes. Loose bricks, a blown-off cap or water coming down the chimney. We're masons as well as roofers.

Where we work

Based in Pompton Plains. Working across North Jersey.

Our crew drives out from Banta Ave every morning. These are the counties we work in most.

Our home town: Pompton Plains & Pequannock. We also take jobs in the rest of New Jersey; call to check your town.

Map of the five North Jersey counties Capital T serves: Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Sussex, with the base in Pompton Plains County lines: US Census Bureau
Free estimate

Get a straight answer about your roof

Photos of what we find and a written price. No pressure to sign.

  • We look at the roof and the chimney
  • Written, line-by-line price
  • Repair first, if a repair will hold
Or call us(973) 460-8271

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What do you need?

We call you back to set up a visit. We never share your number. See our privacy policy.

Thanks, we've got it.

We'll call you back to set up a visit. If water is coming in now, call (973) 460-8271.