Most emergency roof repairs do not require you to leave your home. The exceptions involve electrical hazard, ceiling collapse risk, or extensive water intrusion.

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Can you stay home?

You can usually stay home if:

• water is contained

• no electricity is affected

• ceiling is not bulging/sagging
  You should consider leaving temporarily if:

• water is near electrical panels/outlets

• ceiling is at collapse risk

• intrusion is severe and spreading rapidly

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What “Safe to Stay” Looks Like

• you have buckets/plastic set up

• the leak zone is isolated

• the crew only needs roof access and occasional attic check

• no major interior demo is happening

When You Should Leave Temporarily

• water is contacting electrical fixtures

• ceiling bulges and looks ready to fail

• you smell burning or see sparking (rare, but serious)

• heavy interior flow is spreading to multiple rooms

What to Expect During the Work

• noise from roof movement and tools

• crew walking, removing/placing materials

• possible attic access request

• stabilization first, permanent repair later depending on conditions

Emergency page: https://boiseroofers.net/emergency-roofing

Protecting Kids, Pets, and Property

• keep pets secured away from doors/tools

• keep kids away from ladders and walk paths

• move valuables out of leak zone

• cover furniture with plastic

FAQ

• Will the crew need inside access? Sometimes for attic checks or interior inspection.

• Should I turn off power? If water is near electrical, yes—breaker off for that area.

• How long does stabilization take? Often within a service window; permanent repair may be later.

• Can I leave while they work? Yes, but being home helps for walkthrough and decisions.

• Will there be interior damage repair? Roofing stops the leak; drywall/paint may be separate.