The Water Damage Restoration Network of Alpharetta

Water and storm damage in Alpharetta

Alpharetta sits on north Georgia's red clay, which drains slowly. Rain that cannot soak in collects against foundations and can push through walls and slab joints, so even moderate storms can reach basements and crawlspaces. The extreme case was September 2009, when an estimated 10 to 20 inches of rain fell in under a day across the Atlanta area; about 20,000 buildings took major damage and 17 Georgia counties received federal disaster declarations.

Wind is the other pattern. A severe thunderstorm with wind and hail on May 2, 2025 collapsed part of a roof at an Alpharetta business building and sent four people to the hospital. The remnants of Hurricane Helene in September 2024 toppled trees and cut power in the city, and the city was back to normal by September 30.

What a water and storm job involves

After a storm, the order of work is to make the building safe and weather-tight, then remove wet materials and dry the structure. Roof openings are temporarily sealed first, since rain entering through a damaged roof can wet the ceiling, insulation and walls below.

For wind or hail, separate the cleanup from the roof repair and have each priced. Our guide to tarps, board-up and storm chasers explains what a fair temporary repair looks like, and the adjuster's visit and choosing a restoration company helps with the insurance side.