When the Mission Flooded on New Years 2022/2023
Well, folks, we’re fucked. This year we’re going to be visited by more than just Old Man Winter. El Niño is coming in like a screaming baby. We haven’t seen this kind of weather in decades, or so the weatherman will have us believe.
If you’ve been sleeping under a rock, you might not know this. But for the rest of us, it’s all anyone can talk about. After all, what else is there to discuss? Trump’s bad. Old news. Shit’s expensive. Yeah, we know. That’s why you’re reading this Broke-Ass Stuart article instead of the paywalled shit on The Other Local News Websites. People are dying, the world is suffering, politicians are evil, the Emmys were on, ad nauseum.
Enter: The Weather. Here to shake shit up. Here to put the fear of God into ya. Well, that’s how it is elsewhere, in places farflung. Places where they have Weather Worth Discussing. But San Francisco’s pretty mild. We had a day or two at 90 and it nearly broke everyone’s brains, but otherwise it’s been a relatively quiet year. The last time the rains were truly terrible was New Years a few years ago.
But all of that’s about to change, and if you aren’t ready, you’re about to be in a world of hurt. One group that’s absolutely swimming in it? (And by it, I mean business)
ROOFERS! We talked to three contractors accepting calls, and several not accepting any at this time, and all of them are booked up through September, if not until Fleet Week. Damn.
One roofer, who requested not to be named because he still wants to get the calls in case anything falls through, said he’s never seen September so busy. “Thank the weatherman, I guess. Everyone’s afraid [of El Niño].”
Some roofers climb up themselves, but many these days are using drones to do a fly-over and make an assessment. One Yelp review of a popular local roofing company says, “these guys attacked this project with utmost alacrity.” Guess the drone impressed him!
When the Mission Flooded on New Years 2022/2023
Another review from a neighbor says, “The finished product is beautiful and we feel more secure facing more severe weather (expected El Niño winter!).” Told you people were worried!
Just remember to check with the state on licensing so that you end up with a roof that keeps you safe and dry. You can search right here.
If you are a homeowner, godspeed. If you’re a property manager, better get up there and check that the roof is holding up. Otherwise, you’ll pay three times as much for an emergency fix in the rain.
And we’re never one to miss an opportunity to remind you to GET READY NOW for an emergency. You should sign up for alerts from ReadySF, have a go-bag packed, and consider having some backup items in case the power goes out. Head right here for more info.
