Trusted Storm & Disaster Restoration for Houston Homeowners
Storm damage in Houston doesn’t wait for business hours, and neither does our 24 Hour Storm & Disaster Restoration in Houston, TX. When wind tears off shingles in West University Place or floodwater pushes into a ranch house off Aldine Mail Route, you need someone who answers the phone at 2 a.m. and actually shows up. Since 2007, Wade Ferris has been that person. He answers his own phone, day or night, and can have extraction equipment running inside the hour. That’s not a franchise promise, it’s just what happens when the owner lives where you live. Call (888) 534-8116 the moment you see water or wind damage. The faster we start, the less this storm costs you.
What Our Storm & Disaster Restoration Service Includes
Storm Damage Cleanup
Storm cleanup means removing everything the weather threw at your house: soaked drywall, ruined carpet, broken glass, tree limbs, and all the mud that came with them. We start with a full assessment, in writing, so you know exactly what’s damaged before we touch a thing. Wade’s crew hauls out the debris, sanitizes surfaces, and dries the structure so mold doesn’t get a head start. In Houston’s humidity, that drying step matters more than most homeowners realize. Left damp for even three days, wall cavities in places like Cloverleaf and Channelview start breeding mold you’ll smell before you see it.
Flood Damage Restoration
Floodwater in Houston carries more than water. It brings sewage, chemicals, and silt from miles of roadway. That’s why flood restoration isn’t just about drying: it’s about sanitizing every surface the water touched. We use professional-grade B-Air air movers and XPOWER dehumidifiers to pull moisture from studs, subfloors, and crawl spaces. Wade takes moisture readings every single day and hands you the full log at the end of the job. Almost nobody in this trade does that, and it’s the only way you’ll know the walls are actually dry behind the baseboards.
Emergency Board-Up
A broken window or blown-out door turns your home into an open invitation for looters, animals, and more rain. Emergency board-up secures every opening with plywood and fasteners so the damage stops getting worse. Wade’s team arrives with materials ready, cuts boards to fit on site, and photographs everything for your insurance file. In neighborhoods like Pasadena and South Houston, where storms hit fast and hard, board-up is often the first thing we do after a call. It’s temporary protection until permanent repairs are scheduled, and it buys you time to think clearly.
Roof Tarping
When a tree branch punches through your roof, every hour of exposure means more water in your attic. Roof tarping covers the damaged section with heavy-duty, weather-rated material that keeps rain out until a roofing crew can make permanent repairs. We anchor tarps firmly enough to survive Houston’s afternoon thunderstorms, not just light drizzle. Wade’s crew has tarped roofs from our Storm & Disaster Restoration in Bellaire to Humble after wind events, and we know what holds when the next front rolls through. A properly installed tarp can prevent tens of thousands in secondary water damage.
Debris Removal
Fallen trees, broken fences, and storm-strewn trash aren’t just an eyesore, they’re a safety hazard and a liability. Debris removal clears your property of everything the storm deposited, from shingle fragments in the flower beds to an oak limb resting on your carport. We cut, haul, and dispose of it properly, no shortcuts, no leaving a mess for you to deal with. For homeowners in Deer Park and Galena Park, where industrial sites and residential streets sit close together, storm debris can include things you don’t want your grandkids touching. We handle that too.
Wind Damage Repair
Straight-line winds and microbursts carry a load nobody plans for: torn soffits, lifted flashing, dented siding, and roof decking peeled back like a sardine can. Wind damage repair means assessing what’s cosmetic versus structural, then fixing both in the right order. We document every section of damage with photos and measurements so your adjuster sees exactly what we found. In Houston, where a thunderstorm can drop 60 mph gusts without warning, wind damage rarely announces itself politely. Wade’s crew has seen every type of wind carnage this city can dish out, and we repair it to code, not just to “good enough.”
Our storm work in Houston and surrounding communities draws on the same IICRC-certified methods we use for Storm & Disaster Restoration in Houston commercial and residential projects, with the same daily moisture documentation. When a storm hits Jacinto City, we bring that same standard to Storm & Disaster Restoration in Jacinto City homeowners who need fast, honest help. And homeowners near the ship channel trust us with Storm & Disaster Restoration in Galena Park because we’ve been doing this since before the last decade of storms reshaped the area. This is home base for us, and it shows in the work.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Storm & Disaster Restoration
Wade’s Restoration runs Injectidry systems on flood jobs where water has wicked up behind baseboards and into wall cavities nobody can see. Injectidry’s vacuum-panel technology pulls moisture out of hidden spaces without tearing out more drywall than necessary, and our crew knows how to set up the system correctly for Houston’s high-humidity conditions. It’s not enough to own professional equipment. You have to know where to place the panels and when to move them, and that’s the difference between a wall that dries in four days and one that molds in three.
We also use XPOWER air movers and dehumidifiers on most storm jobs because they hold up under the continuous run times these projects demand. Storm restoration means running equipment for days, not hours. Cheap gear fails; XPOWER doesn’t, and that keeps your drying schedule on track. Whether you have XPOWER-branded equipment already in your home, Injectidry panels, or any other make, we can assess, document, and restore what the storm damaged.
Signs You Need Storm & Disaster Restoration Right Now
- Water staining on ceilings or upper walls. Brown or copper-colored stains mean water is pooling above the drywall and soaking through. Every hour it sits there, the damage spreads further into insulation and framing. In Houston storms, this usually means a roof or flashing failure that needs tarping now.
- Sagging drywall or bubbling paint. When drywall starts to bow or paint bubbles from behind, the material is saturated and losing structural integrity. It will eventually collapse, and what falls will bring insulation and possibly electrical wiring with it. This is a sign the moisture has been there for days, not hours.
- Musty smell you can’t pinpoint. That damp, earthy odor after a storm is almost always microbial growth starting in a hidden cavity. Mold can begin colonizing wet drywall within 24 to 48 hours in Houston’s climate. If you smell it, the time for DIY drying has passed. Call a professional who owns a moisture meter and knows how to use it.
- Warped or buckled flooring. Hardwood, laminate, and even tile over a soaked subfloor will start to shift, cup, or separate at the seams. This means water has saturated the material underneath, not just the surface. Pulling up a corner to “let it breathe” won’t dry the subfloor. It needs professional extraction and airflow.
- Windows, doors, or garage door that suddenly stick. When framing absorbs water, it swells. If a door that closed fine last week now rubs against the jamb, or a window won’t lock, the structure around it is wet. This is one of the earliest signs of hidden water damage, and it’s the cheapest time to fix it. Waiting only lets the rot and mold advance.
Our Storm & Disaster Restoration Process - Step by Step
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Call and speak to a live person, day or night. No voicemail trees, no answering service. You call (888) 534-8116 and either Wade or a member of his team picks up. We ask what you’re seeing, what the water or wind did, and how long it’s been since the storm. Then we tell you truthfully how fast we can get there. In Houston, that’s usually inside an hour.
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On-site assessment, documented in writing. Wade or a senior crew lead walks the entire property, attic to slab. We photograph every area of damage, take moisture readings at multiple depths, and map what needs to come out versus what can be dried. You get a written scope of work before anything gets torn out. That’s the same thing we’d want if it were our house on the line.
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Extraction, board-up, and tarping, done immediately. Standing water gets extracted first. Then openings get boarded, damaged roofs get tarped, and saturated materials get removed. We don’t wait for insurance approval to stop the bleeding. The goal is to stop secondary damage before it starts, because every hour of delay costs more money.
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Structural drying with daily moisture logs. Air movers and dehumidifiers go in, and they stay until the moisture content in every affected material is back to acceptable levels. Wade’s team reads the meters every single day, adjusted equipment placement as drying progresses, and logs every number. You see the log. Your adjuster sees the log. No guesswork and no “good enough” when it comes to hidden moisture.
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Repairs, reconstruction, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise. Once the structure is dry, we rebuild what came out: drywall, flooring, trim, whatever the storm took. Every water, fire, and mold restoration job includes our 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing. If something isn’t done right, we make it right. That’s not marketing language. It’s stamped on the contract.
How Much Does Storm & Disaster Restoration Cost in Houston?
Storm restoration costs in Houston vary widely because no two storms are the same, but here are the ranges we see most often. Emergency roof tarping typically runs $400-$900 depending on the size of the damaged area and roof pitch. Board-up for one or two openings runs $300-$650. Full water extraction and structural drying after a small flood starts around $1,500 and climbs from there based on square footage and how long the water sat. A complete flood restoration with drywall replacement and flooring in a typical Houston ranch house often lands between $4,500 and $12,000. Wind damage repairs are priced per scope, but most range from $800 for soffit and fascia work to $6,000+ when roof decking or structural framing is involved. What drives the price: how fast you call (faster is cheaper), how much water sat before extraction, whether mold has started, and how much of the damage is hidden inside walls. Our estimates are free, and we give you a written scope before work starts. No surprises at the door. That’s a promise, not a pitch. Call (888) 534-8116 for exact numbers on your storm damage.
Storm & Disaster Restoration Near Houston - Our Service Area
Wade’s Restoration is based right here in Houston and serves the whole region with our Storm & Disaster Restoration in Houston, from Jacinto City and Galena Park to Cloverleaf, Aldine, West University Place, Pasadena, South Houston, Bellaire, Channelview, Humble, and Deer Park. Most of these areas fall inside our county, which means no trip charge before you’ve spent a dime. In Houston proper, we can usually have equipment running inside 60 to 90 minutes. Out toward Humble and Deer Park, figure 90 minutes to two hours depending on traffic and which roads are flooded. Storm work doesn’t respect city limits, and neither do we.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Houston area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Storm & Disaster Restoration in Houston
Storm and disaster restoration is the full process of securing, cleaning, drying, and repairing a home after wind, water, hail, or falling debris damages it. It includes everything from emergency board-up and roof tarping to water extraction, structural drying, debris removal, and reconstruction. The goal is to get your home back to pre-storm condition while preventing secondary damage like mold and rot. In Houston, where thunderstorms and flood events hit hard and often, this work happens year-round, not just during hurricane season.
Most storm restoration jobs in Houston take 3 to 10 days from the first call to final repairs, depending on the scope. Emergency measures like board-up and tarping happen within hours, extraction starts the same day, and structural drying typically runs 3 to 5 days. Reconstruction adds time based on what needs to be rebuilt. Wade’s crew works continuously through the drying phase because leaving equipment to run for a week without daily moisture checks is how mold problems start. Call (888) 534-8116 and we’ll give you a realistic timeline for your specific damage.
Storm restoration in Houston ranges from $300 for a simple tarp or board-up to $12,000+ for full flood restoration with reconstruction. The biggest cost drivers are how long water sat before extraction, how many rooms were affected, and whether mold had time to start. We provide a free, written estimate with no obligation, and we honor the scope we quote. No phone quote that doubles when a stranger shows up at your door. That’s the national chain playbook, and we refuse to run it. Call (888) 534-8116 for exact pricing.
Yes, every storm restoration job we take on is performed to IICRC standards, which is the restoration industry’s most recognized certification for water damage and structural drying. Wade’s crew is IICRC-certified and keeps current with continuing education because the methods change as building materials evolve. You get professional-grade equipment, documented moisture logs, and a process your insurance adjuster will recognize and respect. We’re also RIA-affiliated and IFA-recognized, which matters when an adjuster starts asking questions about your claim.
Yes, and at Wade’s Restoration, Best Storm & Disaster Restoration in Houston, TX means a live person picks up the phone 24/7. Not a recording, not a call center, and often it’s Wade Ferris himself answering. Storms don’t check the clock before they tear off your roof or flood your garage, so neither do we. If you call at midnight with water coming in, you’ll talk to someone who can make a decision, not someone who’ll “get back to you during business hours.” Call (888) 534-8116 any hour, any day.
Yes. Every water, fire, and mold restoration job we complete includes our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything we did isn’t done right within 90 days of completion, we make it right at no charge. That’s not a verbal assurance; it’s stamped on the contract every single time. Wade’s name is on the line with every job, and he’s not going anywhere. This is his home too, and he plans on seeing you at the hardware store for years to come.
First, take photos of everything you can safely reach: water lines on walls, damaged areas, standing water, debris. That documentation helps your claim and helps us scope the job. Second, if it’s safe to do so, move small valuables and electronics out of wet areas. Third, do not enter any room where the ceiling is sagging or water is above electrical outlets. Wait for Wade’s crew to assess the structural safety. We’ll handle the rest, including dealing directly with your insurance adjuster so you’re not stuck relaying information between two sides.
Schedule Your Storm & Disaster Restoration Service in Houston Today
Storm damage doesn’t fix itself, and waiting only makes the repair bill bigger. Call (888) 534-8116 now and talk to a live person who will give you a straight answer about your storm damage, your options, and what it will cost. Estimates are free, no trip charge inside our own county, and the whole job starts with a written scope, not a handshake and a hope. If you’re a senior or veteran, ask about the permanent 10% discount. When the storm’s over, we’re the ones still standing next to you.
Written by Wade Ferris, Owner at Wade’s Restoration of Houston, serving Houston since 2007.