Winter storms lift shingles, tear off ridge caps, crack tiles and drop limbs onto roofs. Quick tarping and good documentation make the rest of the process easier. Here's how that plays out in Sebastopol, what to do right now, and how to reach an independent, licensed local provider. Call (628) 336-1777 any time, or use the form on this page.
Storm and wind roof damage in Sebastopol: what we see
In Sebastopol and west county, tall trees and saturated soils mean limbs, and sometimes whole trees, come down in big storms.
The local picture
Wind and weather exposure. Exposure decides how hard storms hit roofs here. Sebastopol is one of the county's foggier, damper areas, so homes dry slowly in winter.
Trees, slopes and access. Site conditions affect both damage and how quickly crews can reach you. Sebastopol spans rolling west county hills that drop to the low ground of the Laguna de Santa Rosa on the east side.
Neighborhoods include downtown, neighborhoods along the Laguna, and the surrounding west county hills. Conditions vary from street to street, so a provider should look at your specific home rather than assume.
What to do right now
- Get people away from any area where a limb or tree has hit the house.
- Look from the ground, with binoculars, for missing shingles, lifted edges or debris.
- Photograph damage outside and inside before any cleanup.
- Call for emergency tarping if the roof is open.
- Notify your insurer.
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Sebastopol checklist
- Have an arborist look at trees that lean toward the house.
- Clear gutters after every big storm.
- Keep tarps, buckets and a flashlight indoors.
- Save a licensed roofer's number before the season starts.
Local resources for Sebastopol
- Permits: City of Sebastopol (Permit Sonoma outside city limits)
- Emergency alerts: SoCoAlert, the County's free notifications
- Sandbags: Sonoma County sandbag locations, updated during weather events
- Contractor licenses: CSLB license check
How a provider handles it
A roofer secures the roof (often with a tarp), documents the damage, and provides a written repair or replacement scope that you can share with your insurer. For the full picture, read our complete guide and the deep dive Checking a fire-rebuild roof. We also have a storm-season article: Hiring a roofer after a disaster.
Before you hire anyone, check the license on the CSLB site. Here's how we vet providers.
Dealing with this right now?Tell us what's happening and we'll connect you with an independent local provider.
More for Sebastopol
- Roof repair in Sebastopol: our full local page
- Storm and wind roof damage service
- Roof leak repair in Sebastopol
- Roof replacement in Sebastopol
- Emergency roof tarping in Sebastopol
- Gutter repair and cleaning in Sebastopol
- Same problem nearby: storm damage in Santa Rosa, storm damage in Forestville, storm damage in Rohnert Park & Cotati
- Storm and wind roof damage in every Sonoma County town
Sources
Sources checked October 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What do I do if a tree falls on my roof?
Get everyone out of that area, call 911 if anyone is in danger, then call for emergency tarping.
Does insurance cover storm damage?
Sudden storm damage is commonly covered, subject to your policy; wear and tear generally isn't.
Should I sign with a roofer who knocks on my door?
Be cautious. Verify the license, get written scopes and compare bids. See our hiring guide.