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Storm damage restoration companies

Wind, hail and flooding from a storm can open a roof, break windows and bring water in all at once. Storm damage companies tarp and board up first, then dry out, clean up and rebuild.

From storm damage to a house made whole

Illustrations made for this site, not work by the companies listed.

Two-story house after a storm, with a fallen tree across the roof, shingles torn away and branches on the lawn
The same house with a new roof, a clear lawn and blue sky

What happens first

  1. Stay safe. Keep away from downed power lines and report them to the utility. If you smell gas, leave and call the gas company from outside.
  2. Stop further damage. Holes in the roof and broken windows are tarped and boarded up as soon as possible. Most policies expect you to take reasonable steps to keep damage from spreading, so keep the receipts.
  3. Document and call your insurer. Take photos and video of the outside and every affected room before cleanup starts.
  4. Dry out and clean up. Water that came in is extracted and dried, and anything flood water touched is cleaned or removed.
  5. Repair. Roofing, siding, windows and interiors are rebuilt, often by several trades.

Watch out for storm chasers. After a big storm, out-of-town contractors go door to door. Check that a company has a local address and the license your state requires, get a written contract and estimate, and do not pay the whole cost up front. Hail damage to a roof is not always visible from the ground, so an inspection is worth having even when the house looks fine.

What the federal agencies say after a storm

These points are linked to the page we read on 10/05/2026, with the date that page shows. They are general guidance, not advice for your home. In an emergency, call 911.

  • Water and power lines. Ready.gov says: "Underground or downed power lines can electrically charge the water," and "Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water." (Ready.gov, hurricanes, updated 09/24/2026)
  • Document the damage. "Document any property damage with photographs. Contact your insurance company for assistance." (same page)
  • Generators. The CDC says to "never use generators, grills, or other gasoline-, propane-, or charcoal-burning devices inside your home, garage, or carport or near doors, windows, or vents" (CDC, avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning, reviewed August 26, 2026). Ready.gov adds: "Generators and fuel should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and attached garages." (Ready.gov, power outages, updated 06/04/2026)
  • Carbon monoxide detectors. "Install working carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home." (Ready.gov, power outages)
  • Food after an outage. "Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures 40 degrees or higher for two hours or more, or that has an unusual odor, color or texture." (Ready.gov, power outages)
  • Hiring a contractor. FEMA recommends "using a local contractor, someone who is known in the community," says to "Verify the contractor's license and insurance," and to "Get two or three written estimates" (FEMA, beware of post-disaster contractor fraud, September 9, 2025).

Storm damage by the numbers

  • The CDC says carbon monoxide "kills more than 500 Americans each year." (CDC, avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning)
  • Ready.gov says: "Historically, storm surge is the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States." (Ready.gov, hurricanes)

Where to get help

  • FEMA disaster assistance. DisasterAssistance.gov, an official FEMA site, says: "We can help you apply for FEMA disaster assistance and guide you to other resources to help you recover."
  • 211. 211, run by United Way, says: "211 connects you to expert, caring help." Disaster recovery is one of the kinds of help it lists.

Sources

Each page was read on 10/05/2026; the date is the one the page shows.

  1. Ready.gov, "Hurricanes," updated 09/24/2026.
  2. Ready.gov, "Power outages," updated 06/04/2026.
  3. CDC, "Avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning," reviewed August 26, 2026.
  4. FEMA, "Beware of post-disaster contractor fraud," September 9, 2025.
  5. DisasterAssistance.gov and 211.org, undated.

Questions to ask before you hire

Can you tarp or board up today?

An open roof or window lets in the next rain. Ask whether the company does emergency tarping and board-up, and how soon a crew can come.

Where is your business based?

A local address and a record in your area matter after a storm, when out-of-town contractors arrive and leave again. Ask, and check.

Are you licensed and insured?

Licensing rules differ by state and sometimes by county, so ask what applies where you live, and ask for proof of liability insurance.

How much do you need up front?

A deposit is normal; the whole cost before work starts is not. Get the payment schedule in the written contract.

Will you work with my insurance company?

Most restoration companies do. Ask for a written estimate, and check with your insurer before signing anything that assigns your claim to the company.

Does Restoration Advertising check these companies?

No. The companies supplied their own listings, and the directory does not rate, rank or vet them. That is why the questions above are worth asking whoever you call.

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