Storm Damage Restoration in Houston, TX

What is storm damage restoration?

Storm damage restoration is the rebuilding stage that follows storm water cleanup and drying. Cleanup removes the contamination and makes the space safe; restoration puts back what the water forced out and repairs the damage.

Because storm water is contaminated and often reaches several rooms, restoration can range from replacing a section of flooring to rebuilding whole rooms. The scope depends on how far the water spread and how much had to be removed to make the property safe.

When can storm damage restoration begin?

Storm damage restoration can begin only after the area is cleaned, disinfected, and verified dry. With contaminated storm water, this order is not optional.

Rebuilding before the space is safe and dry would seal contamination and moisture inside new walls and floors, leading to odor and mold. Confirming the area is clean and dry first, with moisture meters rather than by feel, is what makes the restoration sound and lasting.

What gets rebuilt after storm water damage?

Restoration rebuilds whatever the cleanup had to remove, which after storm water is often significant. Depending on the loss, it can include:

• Flooring and subfloor that were contaminated and removed
• Lower drywall cut away where storm water soaked in
• Insulation taken out of affected wall cavities
• Baseboards, trim, and finishes at floor level
• Paint to blend the repairs into each room

What storm damage is outside water restoration?

Some storm damage sits outside interior water restoration, and it helps to know the difference. Restoration handles the water damage inside the property, not the exterior openings that let the water in.

Repairs to the roof, windows, siding, or other exterior points that failed during the storm are separate trades. We focus on cleaning, drying, and rebuilding the interior, and we can coordinate with those trades so the inside is restored once the building is closed back up.