Storm damage won't wait — and neither do we. Palmers Roofing provides urgent emergency roof repairs across Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, and all Illawarra suburbs. From emergency tarp-up to permanent storm restoration, our licensed team responds rapidly to protect your home and family.
For properties in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Albion Park, and surrounding suburbs, our emergency response time is typically 1–3 hours during business hours. After-hours emergency tarp-up services are available for active leaks and severe storm damage. During widespread storm events affecting multiple properties, we triage calls by severity and prioritise homes with active water entry. Call 0414 658 681 for immediate emergency assistance.
Emergency tarp-up and temporary weatherproofing typically costs between $350 and $900 depending on the area of roof affected and the complexity of access. Permanent emergency repairs range from $500 for localised storm damage to $5,000 or more for extensive structural repairs involving rafter replacement or large-area re-sheeting. We provide a clear cost breakdown before beginning any permanent repair work, and emergency tarp-up costs are often reimbursable through your home insurance policy.
Most home and contents insurance policies in Australia cover sudden storm damage including wind, hail, and fallen trees. Critically, most policies also require you to take reasonable steps to prevent further damage — which means arranging emergency tarp-up or temporary weatherproofing is not just advisable, it is often a policy requirement. Palmers Roofing provides fully documented emergency repair reports with timestamped photographs, itemised costings, and clear descriptions that meet the documentation standards of all major Australian insurers including NRMA, Allianz, Suncorp, QBE, and AAMI.
First, ensure everyone in your household is safe and move away from any area where water is entering the ceiling. Do not attempt to climb onto the roof yourself — this is extremely dangerous, especially during or immediately after a storm when surfaces are wet and winds may still be strong. Place buckets or containers under any active leaks to protect flooring and furniture. Turn off electrical circuits in rooms with water ingress. Take photographs of visible damage from ground level. Then call Palmers Roofing on 0414 658 681 for emergency assistance — we will guide you through the next steps over the phone.
Yes. Palmers Roofing offers after-hours emergency response for urgent situations where water is actively entering a home or where the roof structure has been severely compromised. After-hours emergency tarp-up services are available across the Illawarra including Wollongong, Shellharbour, Albion Park, and Kiama. Call 0414 658 681 and follow the prompts for after-hours emergency service. Permanent repair work is scheduled during standard business hours once the immediate threat has been neutralised.
Absolutely. Temporary weatherproofing is a core part of our emergency service. We apply industrial-grade tarps, temporary sealants, and provisional flashing to keep your home watertight while you lodge and process your insurance claim. These temporary measures are designed to last several weeks and withstand further rain events. We then coordinate the timing of permanent repairs with your insurance approval, and many insurers will reimburse the cost of emergency tarp-up as a separate line item on your claim.