Storms usually mean water: see water damage restoration and commercial water damage restoration. For fire-related disasters, see fire and smoke damage restoration.
Storm Damage Repair in Seattle and the Puget Sound
Western Washington’s worst property damage comes in winter: windstorms that drop trees on roofs, atmospheric rivers that push rivers over their banks and water into basements, and cold snaps that burst pipes. In November 2024, a “bomb cyclone” brought hurricane-force gusts to parts of the region and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes. In December 2025, a week of atmospheric river rain brought record flooding on the Cedar River in Renton and a Green River levee breach in Tukwila. When storms hit, we respond 24/7 to secure your property, stop the water and start the repairs. Call (206) 203-6155.
Emergency storm services
- Emergency roof tarping after wind or tree damage, to stop rain getting in
- Board-up of broken windows and doors
- Water extraction and structural drying after roof leaks, wind-driven rain and flooding
- Flood cleanup, including removal of contaminated materials and disinfection after river or surface water
- Crawl space and basement water removal
- Repairs and reconstruction once the structure is dry
Wind and tree damage
When a tree or large limb comes down on a house, the first priority is safety: stay out of damaged rooms, stay away from downed power lines and call the utility. Once the tree is off the roof, every hour without cover lets more rain in. We tarp the roof and openings, extract water from the attic, ceilings and walls, dry the structure, and document the damage for your insurance claim before repairs start.
Flood and stormwater damage
Floodwater from rivers, streams and overflowing storm drains is treated as contaminated. Drywall, insulation, carpet and pad it touched usually have to be removed, and the building cleaned and disinfected before it’s dried. If you’ve been evacuated, wait until officials say it’s safe to return, check for structural and electrical hazards, take photos, and call us. See what to do when your basement or crawl space floods.
Frozen and burst pipes
Seattle-area cold snaps are short, but a night or two below freezing is enough to split pipes in crawl spaces, garages and exterior walls. The leak often starts when the pipe thaws. Shut off the main water valve, open a faucet to relieve pressure, and call us for water damage restoration. More in our guide to frozen and burst pipes in Seattle.
Commercial storm damage restoration
For offices, warehouses, retail and apartment buildings, we secure the building, handle flat-roof leaks and water across large floor areas, and plan drying in phases so you can reopen sooner. See commercial water damage restoration.
Prepare before the next storm
- Have trees near the house checked by an arborist, especially large firs and any that lean toward the roof.
- Clean gutters and downspouts in fall and again after big windstorms.
- Insulate exposed pipes and know where your main water shut-off is.
- Test your sump pump and consider a battery backup.
- Check that you have flood insurance if you’re near a river; policies usually take 30 days to start.
- Sign up for your county’s emergency alerts, and save our number: (206) 203-6155.
Storm damage restoration near you
We respond across Seattle, Renton, Kent, Tukwila, Auburn, Puyallup, Des Moines, Federal Way, Tacoma and the rest of King and Pierce County. Our average response time is 45 minutes.
Storm damage right now? Call (206) 203-6155. We answer 24/7.
More questions about storm and disaster damage
Is your team available 24/7?
Absolutely. Our Seattle disaster restoration team is available around the clock, every day of the year, for emergency response and cleanup.
Is your work guaranteed?
We stand behind our work, use IICRC-certified technicians, and document every step so you and your insurer can see exactly what was done.
