In late July 2026, a large tree fell onto a two-story home in the Southpointe neighborhood of Hoover, Shelby County, Alabama. Once the tree was cleared, Prime Roofing & Restoration checked the attic for broken decking and framing, documented the damaged shingles and fascia, and tarped the damaged areas to keep rain out until permanent repairs.
Project at a glance
- Location: Southpointe, Hoover, Shelby County, AL
- Tree fell: Late July 2026
- Tarped: July 31, 2026
- Home: Two-story home with stucco walls
- Service: emergency roof tarping and storm damage roof repair
- Damage: Broken shingles, damaged fascia and a roof area hit by the trunk
About Southpointe
Southpointe is a neighborhood off Southpointe Drive in the Shelby County part of Hoover, with homes on large wooded lots and a community pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. Mature trees are part of its appeal, and also why storm-downed limbs are a real risk here.
About Hoover
Hoover is the sixth-largest city in Alabama. See our Hoover roofing page.
Before: a tree on the roof
The challenge: keeping water out after a tree strike
When a tree hits a roof, the shingles are only part of the damage. The decking and rafters underneath can crack, and an opening you cannot see from the yard will let rain into the attic.
After the tree was cut and removed, the roof was checked from inside the attic and from above. The damaged areas were covered with heavy tarps fastened outside the damaged zone, and the broken fascia was photographed for the insurance claim and permanent repair.
What we did
- Waited for the tree to be cut and removed from the roof.
- Inspected the attic for cracked decking and framing.
- Photographed the broken shingles and damaged fascia.
- Covered the damaged roof areas with heavy tarps.
- Fastened the tarps beyond the damaged area so wind cannot lift them.
- Documented everything for the insurance claim and the permanent repair.
Checking the damage and tarping
The roof tarped and secured
Why these materials
Heavy-duty tarps. A roof tarp has to survive Alabama wind and summer storms for days or weeks. Prime Roofing extends tarps well past the damage and fastens them where the roof is solid.
Photos for the claim. Tree damage is usually a covered peril, and the attic and fascia photos taken during the tarp visit help the adjuster see damage that is hidden once the tarp is on. See our insurance claims help page.
What to do if a tree falls on your roof
- Get everyone out of the rooms under the impact until someone checks the ceiling.
- Do not climb on the roof or try to move the tree yourself. Call a tree service to remove it.
- Call a roofer to tarp the roof the same day if rain is coming.
- Photograph the damage inside and out before anything is moved, if it is safe.
- Watch the forecast from the National Weather Service office in Birmingham for the next storm while you wait for repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Make sure everyone is safe and out of the rooms below. Call a tree service to remove the tree, then a roofer to tarp the roof. Take photos before anything is moved if you can do it safely.
A properly fastened tarp can protect a roof for weeks while the insurance claim and permanent repair are scheduled, but it is a temporary fix and should be checked after every storm.
Damage to the house from a falling tree is usually covered, but every policy is different and your insurance company makes the decision.
Yes. See our emergency roof tarping and emergency roofing pages.
Storm damage in Hoover?
Call Prime Roofing for emergency roof tarping, storm damage roof repair or a free roof inspection. See our Hoover roofing services.