Flood Damage Restoration
Cleanup after rising water or heavy rain gets inside: floodwater removal, removing damaged materials, drying and rebuilding.
Storm & Hurricane Water Damage Restoration
Storm water damage restoration covers water that enters a home during severe weather, whether through roof damage, broken windows, failed flashing, wind-driven rain or rising water. Restoration usually starts with temporary protection like tarping and board-up coordination, followed by water removal, drying and repairs. After a storm, call once it's safe to assess your home.
What counts as storm water damage?
Storm damage is really several problems at once. Wind lifts shingles and breaks windows. Rain comes in through those openings, often sideways. Trees and debris puncture roofs. In low areas, water can also rise from the ground up.
This page focuses on water coming in from above and the sides: roofs, attics, windows, walls and doors. If water rose into your home from outside, flood damage restoration covers that situation in more detail.
Houston-area homes face this regularly. Gulf hurricanes and tropical storms, plus strong spring and summer thunderstorms, can all drive rain into a home that seemed watertight.
Dealing with this right now? Call and we'll help you sort out the next step.
Call Now: (855) 231-6948How storm water gets inside
Roof damage
Missing shingles, lifted flashing or tree impacts let rain into the attic, where it soaks insulation and comes through ceilings.
Wind-driven rain
Heavy rain pushed sideways can get past window seals, door thresholds, siding and vents that normally keep water out.
Broken windows and doors
Debris impacts can open a wall to the weather.
Clogged gutters and downspouts
Overflowing water can run behind fascia and into wall cavities.
Power outages
Long outages after storms can stop sump pumps and dehumidification, and keep homes hot and humid while wet.
Rising water
Covered in detail on our flood damage restoration page.
Storm water damage signs to check for
- New ceiling stains, especially near exterior walls
- Wet or compressed attic insulation
- Water on sills, under windows or along baseboards on the storm-facing side
- Peeling paint or bubbling on exterior walls inside
- Dripping from light fixtures or ceiling fans
- A musty smell in the days after the storm
What to do after storm water gets in
- Stay out of rooms with sagging ceilings and away from downed lines and wet electrical areas.
- Photograph exterior damage (roof, windows, fallen trees) and interior water before anything is moved.
- Put buckets under active drips and move belongings away from wet areas.
- Arrange temporary protection for openings, like a roof tarp or boarded window, from a qualified contractor.
- Contact your insurer to report the damage and ask how your policy treats wind and water.
- Call to get water removal and drying started.
Don't climb on a wet or damaged roof. Falls are a serious risk after storms. Leave roof inspection and tarping to people with the right equipment.
What storm water damage restoration may include
The exact steps depend on your home, the water source and how long materials were wet.
Assess and protect
Identifying entry points and making sure temporary protection is in place so more water doesn't come in.
Remove water and wet materials
Extracting water and removing soaked insulation, ceiling drywall or flooring that can't be dried.
Dry attics, walls and ceilings
Targeted structural drying, including areas above ceilings that are easy to miss.
Document
Moisture readings and photos that help support the claim process.
Repair
Rebuilding ceilings, walls and finishes once the envelope is repaired. See water damage repair.
Need help with storm & hurricane damage?
Call now. Tell us what happened and what you're seeing.
Why storm water shouldn't be left for later
Wet attic insulation holds water against ceiling drywall and framing. That's a common place for hidden damage to develop weeks after a storm, long after the visible water has dried.
After a major storm, heat and humidity can make it harder for materials to dry on their own, especially if power is out. Starting drying early helps keep the damage from growing.
Related services
Emergency Water Removal
When water is standing on the floor right now. What to do in the first hour, and how removal gets started.
Structural Drying
Removing the moisture you can't see from walls, framing, subfloor and cabinets, confirmed with readings.
Mold Remediation
Addressing mold growth that follows leaks and floods, starting with the moisture problem that caused it.
Water Damage Repair
Putting rooms back together after drying: drywall, ceilings, insulation, flooring, trim and cabinets.
Water Damage Restoration
The full job, start to finish: removing water, drying the structure, cleaning up and putting damaged rooms back together.
Storm & Hurricane Damage across the Houston area
We help homeowners in Houston and these nearby communities.
- Pasadena, TX
- Pearland, TX
- Sugar Land, TX
- League City, TX
- Missouri City, TX
- Friendswood, TX
- Baytown, TX
- Deer Park, TX
- Webster, TX
- Channelview, TX
Our storm water guide walks through what to photograph, what to move, and how to handle the first 48 hours after a storm. Browse the homeowner guides.
Storm & Hurricane Damage questions
Is storm damage covered by homeowners insurance?
Many policies cover wind damage and water that enters through a storm-created opening, but flood from rising water is typically excluded. Windstorm deductibles and coastal coverage differ, so check your policy and ask your insurer.
Do I need a roofer or a restoration company first?
Usually both, in close sequence. The opening needs temporary protection so more water doesn't enter, and the wet interior needs water removal and drying. Neither should wait on the other for long.
How do I know if my attic insulation is wet?
Look for ceiling stains, sagging drywall and compressed or clumped insulation. It's safest to have the attic checked, since walking on joists in a wet attic can be dangerous.
Need storm & hurricane damage help?
Call now and describe what's going on. We'll help you figure out what needs to happen next.
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