Is TBCRN free for homeowners?

Yes. TBCRN's contractor referral service is free to customers.

Does TBCRN perform the work?

No. TBCRN provides contractor introductions. Estimates, scheduling, contracts, pricing and work are handled directly between the customer and contractor.

What areas does TBCRN serve?

TBCRN connects customers with professionals throughout the Tampa Bay area.

What if I don't know which contractor I need?

Describe the problem. TBCRN can help identify the type of professional who normally handles it.

Can I request emergency help?

Yes. Emergency contractor requests can be submitted through TBCRN and are priority routed to an appropriate available professional.

How many missing shingles mean I need a roof replacement?

A few missing shingles on an otherwise sound roof can often be repaired. If the roof is near the end of its life (15+ years for shingle), if shingles are brittle and cracking, or if damage is widespread, replacement may be more cost-effective. A roofing contractor can advise after inspection.

Can I just tarp the roof myself?

Tarping a roof safely requires a ladder, proper anchoring, and working at height — all of which are hazardous, especially on a wet or wind-damaged roof. Many roofing contractors offer emergency tarping as a service. If you are not experienced and equipped, leave it to a professional.

Missing Shingles After a Storm

Missing shingles after a storm expose the underlayment and roof deck to water. Even if you don't see leaks inside yet, the roof is vulnerable to the next rain. Document the damage from the ground with photos, contact your insurance company, and have a roofing contractor inspect it before the next storm.

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What to Do Right Now

Shingles are visibly missing, cracked, or displaced on the roof after high winds, a thunderstorm, or a hurricane. Granules may be visible in gutters or on the ground.

Take photos of the roof from the ground — use your phone's zoom or take pictures from across the street

Check gutters and downspouts for accumulated granules — a large amount indicates shingle wear

Check the attic or ceiling for water stains or daylight showing through the roof deck

Document the date and time of the storm for insurance purposes

Contact your insurance company to start a claim if damage is visible

What Not to Do

✗Do not climb onto a storm-damaged roof — it may be weakened, wet, or slippery, and falls are one of the most common storm-related injuries

✗Do not assume the roof is fine just because no water is leaking inside yet — the underlayment may hold for now but will fail in the next storm

✗Do not wait to document damage — insurance claims are time-sensitive and damage from a later storm may be harder to attribute

When to Call a Professional

Call a roofing contractor to inspect the damage before the next rain if you can see missing shingles from the ground. If water is already entering the home, call immediately — a roofer can apply emergency tarping to prevent further water intrusion while a permanent repair or insurance claim is arranged.

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