When Every Minute Matters, Speak Directly With the Owner.
An active roof leak won’t wait until morning — and neither do we.
When you call Mike McGilvary Roofing, your call rings directly to the owner — not a call center, answering service, or third-party dispatcher. From the moment you call, you’ll speak with the person responsible for protecting your home, dispatching the crew, and making sure the job is done right.
For over 50 years, Palm Beach County homeowners have trusted Mike McGilvary Roofing to respond quickly, stop active leaks, and perform emergency roof repairs with honesty, experience, and craftsmanship that lasts.
Tile • Shingle • Flat • Metal
Emergency Roof Repairs • 24 Hours a Day • 7 Days a Week
When your home is at risk, experience isn’t optional. Neither is who answers the phone.
Accredited · Certified · Recognized · Family-Owned Since 1974
A roof emergency gets more expensive every hour.
Water intrusion compounds fast — ceiling stains become saturated insulation, mold, electrical hazards, and structural damage within a day. The sooner the roof is stabilized, the smaller the repair. That is the entire case for emergency response.
Emergency tarping and water control contain the damage immediately — then we document the cause and the mitigation for your claim, and return for a permanent repair in daylight. The permanent work is backed by a 2-year workmanship warranty, double the industry standard.
The damage you don't see is the expensive part.
A roof leak is rarely just a roof problem — here's what's actually at stake.
What a few hours actually costs
A small active leak saturates insulation, warps decking, feeds mold, and shorts wiring — turning an $800–$2,500 emergency tarp into a $5,000–$25,000 interior rebuild. The roof is only part of what's at stake; the ceilings, floors, and contents below are the rest.
Why most roofs wait days after a storm
When a hurricane hits, demand spikes and most contractors are booked days out. We keep emergency materials staged and crews on call precisely so a storm-damaged roof gets covered before the next band of rain — not after it's had three more days to soak in.
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Everything it takes to stop the damage tonight.
Comprehensive emergency response for residential and commercial properties across Palm Beach County — from single-family homes to multi-story buildings.
- Emergency tarping & temporary weatherproofing
- Active leak mitigation & water control
- Storm & hurricane damage assessment
- Temporary stabilization until permanent repair
- Tree-impact & puncture repairs
- Wind damage — lifted shingles, blown-off tile
The calls that can’t wait
Most emergencies are one of these — and every one of them gets worse the longer it waits.
Active interior leaks
Water already coming through the ceiling. We locate the entry point, divert the water, and set interior containment to protect what's below while we stabilize the roof.
Storm & hurricane damage
Wind-driven rain and uplift open paths a sound roof normally sheds. We tarp the exposed areas and document the storm damage for the claim.
Fallen trees & impact
A branch or whole tree through the roof needs careful removal and immediate weatherproofing. We stabilize the puncture and protect the structure.
Wind-lifted shingles & tile
Blown-off shingles and slipped or shattered tile expose the underlayment to direct water. We cover the breach and secure the surrounding field.
Flat-roof blow-off & ponding
Lifted membrane seams and ponding after a storm flood flat and low-slope roofs fast. We seal and divert to stop the intrusion.
Failed flashing in heavy rain
Flashing that holds in normal weather can let go in a downpour. We seal the joint as an emergency measure, then rebuild it properly in daylight.
We move before the damage spreads.
An active leak doesn't wait, so neither do we — tarps anchored against the wind, water diverted, and the cause documented for your claim. Then a permanent repair in daylight, built to last.
From your call to water under control.
Call & immediate triage
Call (561) 856-5060 — Mike answers the phone himself, day or night. We get your location, the type of emergency, and whether a leak is active, then move the on-call crew toward you.
Rapid on-site response
Our crew arrives equipped — industrial tarps, emergency sealants, safety gear, and lighting for night work — and triages every water entry point first to stop the worst of it fast.
Emergency stabilization
Heavy-duty tarps anchored to hold in wind, active leaks sealed, water diverted away from vulnerable areas, and interior containment set up to protect the ceilings, floors, and contents below.
Document & plan the permanent fix
Before we leave we photograph the damage and the mitigation for your claim, then return in daylight — typically within 24–48 hours — with a permanent repair plan and insurance-ready documentation.
What emergency response actually costs.
Transparent ranges, written before any work begins — no surprise fees.
$800 – $2,500
Materials, labor, water control, and full photo documentation — the immediate work that stops the damage, sized by roof area, severity, and access.
$2,000 – $12,000
Quoted after a daylight assessment, with multiple options and insurance-claim assistance — and an honest repair-vs-replace call.
Most homeowner and commercial policies cover emergency mitigation — tarping and temporary repairs — subject to your deductible, and insurers generally prefer fast mitigation to a larger delayed claim. We provide timestamped photos, damage reports, and receipts your adjuster needs, and can document remaining useful life with an optional 5-Year Roof Certification under Florida's Roof Age Law (§627.7011).
Real homes. Real documentation.
Short walkthroughs from real Palm Beach County projects — what Mike found, what he documented, and the work that followed. Outcomes vary by roof; nothing here is a guarantee of any insurance result.
WatchThe Drummond Roof
An insurance review prompted a closer look. Documentation of the tile system's actual condition may help the homeowner make an informed decision — repair, rebuild, or replacement.
WatchThe Amber Roof
Full condition documentation of an older tile roof. Thorough records of repairability and remaining useful life may be useful for insurance and future planning.
WatchThe Wellington Rebuild
A section rebuild that preserved most of the existing roof — replacing the failed underlayment, valley metal, and damaged tile instead of a full tear-off.
The roofer who answers the phone.
We answer — day or night
Call and Mike answers the phone himself, not a voicemail or a callback queue. A real person, real help, day or night — the way a family-owned roofer has handled emergencies here since 1974.
Staged for storm season
Palm Beach County faces hurricane threats June through November. We keep emergency materials staged and crews on call so storm-damaged roofs get covered fast, while other contractors are booked days out.
Insurance documentation included
Every emergency call includes timestamped photos, written damage reports, and mitigation receipts — the adjuster-ready paperwork that gets claims processed instead of stalled.
Licensed, insured & proven since 1974
Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1331721, 50+ years of Florida storm experience, BBB A+, 5.0 stars across 500+ Google reviews, and a 2-year workmanship warranty on permanent repairs.
Once the emergency's contained, explore the permanent fix — leak repairs, tile repair, a roof rebuild, or a free inspection.
Palm Beach County emergency questions, answered.
How fast can you respond to a roof emergency?
What should I do while waiting for the crew?
How much does emergency roof repair cost?
Will my insurance cover emergency roof repairs?
Do you work during hurricanes and severe storms?
How long does emergency tarping protect my roof?
Roof emergency? Let's stop the water.
Active leak or storm damage? Call now — Mike answers day or night. For everything else, tell us what's going on and we'll come take a look: honest assessment, full documentation, zero pressure. Family-owned in Palm Beach County since 1974.
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