Floodwater and roof leaks soak floors and walls. We extract the standing water, set up dehumidifiers and air movers, and take moisture readings every day until the floors and framing test dry.
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Storm Damage Restoration in Houston, TX
A hurricane, high winds, or bayou flooding can leave your home soaked. Our crew handles storm damage restoration in Houston, TX, and dries your home out. Call any time, day or night.
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Storm damage in Houston
Houston storm damage often comes with long power outages, and a house without AC in July can’t dry on its own. In Houston heat and humidity, wet drywall and insulation break down fast.
Water damage needs fast attention here. Mold can start growing within 24 to 48 hours, so drying early protects more of your home.
In July 2024, Hurricane Beryl left millions of CenterPoint customers without power.
Homeowners, property managers, and business owners across Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, and Waller counties call us after storms all year round.
Call Now (346) 451-6757Storm damage restoration at a glance
What’s included
Hurricane tarping and board-up, bayou flood water removal, mold prevention, and rebuilding.
Typical timeline
Most rooms dry in several days. Flooded first floors usually take weeks to rebuild.
How cost is set
Whether it was rain through the roof or rising floodwater, how long it sat, and the rebuild.
First visit
Call (346) 451-6757A free inspection and estimate before any work starts.
Right after the storm
What to do after a storm in Houston
Once the storm has passed and everyone is safe, these steps protect your home and your insurance claim. If there are downed power lines or a tree on the house, stay back and call 911 or CenterPoint Energy first.
Not sure what needs to happen first? Call and walk through it with our crew.
Call (346) 451-6757What to do
Photograph the damage
Take photos and video of the roof, the outside, every damaged room, and your belongings before anything is moved or cleaned up.
Stop more water if it’s safe
Move belongings away from leaks, put buckets under drips, and close off rooms where water is coming in. Leave the roof to a crew.
Call your insurer the same day
Open a claim and write down the claim number and your adjuster’s name.
Keep damaged items and receipts
Hold on to damaged items until your adjuster has seen them, and save receipts for tarps, emergency repairs, and hotel stays.
Turn around at flooded underpasses
Houston underpasses and feeder roads flood fast. Never drive through water.
What not to do
Don’t go near downed power lines
Treat every downed line as live, and stay away from water, fences, or trees touching one.
Don’t climb onto the roof
A wet, damaged roof is slippery and may not hold your weight. Tarping is a job for a crew with the right equipment.
Don’t walk or drive through floodwater
Water from outside can carry sewage and debris and hide electrical hazards. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and a foot of it can carry a car.
Don’t pay in full up front
Pay as the work gets done, and get every detail in writing.
Don’t wait for the power to come back to start drying
Mold can start within days in the heat.
Common storm damage
Types of storm damage we handle in Houston
Hurricanes, derechos, and bayou flooding shape the storm damage we see across Greater Houston.
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
Gulf storms bring hours of wind and rain that rip roofing and drive water through windows.
Bayou and Street Flooding
Heavy Houston rain overwhelms bayous and storm drains, and the overflow reaches homes and garages.
Derechos and Straight-Line Winds
Derechos and other strong wind events can shatter windows, knock down trees, and strip roofing.
Fallen Trees
Live oaks and pines can fall onto roofs during hurricanes and severe storms.
Wind-Driven Rain
Hurricane and derecho winds push rain sideways through window frames, doors, and siding. The water runs down inside the wall, where it can sit for days.
Mold After a Storm
In Houston’s heat, mold moves fast through damp walls.
How we help
How we handle storm damage
First we secure the house: tarping, board-up, and pumping out floodwater.
We measure the wet line. Moisture meters show how far water wicked up the walls above the visible flood line.
We do flood cuts where needed. Drywall and insulation floodwater reached are cut out to a set height, and the rest dries.
We dry and rebuild. Readings must match a dry room before rebuilding walls, cabinets, and floors.
Where the water came from matters
Rain through hurricane-torn shingles
What it usually meansWater running into the attic and down interior walls
How we handle itWe dry the attic and walls and replace insulation that soaked through.
Bayou or street floodwater
What it usually meansContaminated water with sewage and debris
How we handle itFlood cuts made; porous materials removed; surfaces sanitized.
Windows blown out by wind
What it usually meansRain soaking floors and walls
How we handle itBoarded up and dried quickly.
Humidity during a long outage
What it usually meansDamp drywall and furnishings
How we handle itDehumidified as soon as possible.
Wet materials left during a multi-day outage
What it usually meansMold spreading quickly in Gulf Coast heat
How we handle itWe start drying as soon as we can.
What can be saved
What can be dried and what gets replaced
In Houston homes, what stays depends on the material, whether rain or bayou water reached it, and how fast drying starts in the heat. Here’s the usual pattern, and the inspection confirms it.
Tile, concrete, metal, and glass
Usually dried and keptThese clean up well after sanitizing.
Brick veneer and slab
Usually dried and keptMasonry and slabs dry well with the right equipment.
Hardwood floors
Depends on water and timingBoards that sat in floodwater are usually replaced.
Drywall
Depends on water and timingDrywall floodwater reached is cut out above the wet line.
Carpet
Depends on water and timingRain-wet carpet dried fast may be saved. Floodwater means replacement.
Solid wood furniture
Depends on water and timingMany pieces dry out if moved quickly.
Electronics and appliances
Depends on water and timingHave them tested before use.
Photos and documents
Depends on water and timingLay photos and papers flat somewhere air-conditioned once power is back, and ask a specialist about anything irreplaceable.
Carpet pad and insulation
Usually replacedBatt insulation and carpet pad that bayou or rain water reached hold moisture in the humidity, so they’re replaced.
Upholstered furniture after floodwater
Usually replacedBayou water contaminates the padding.
Food that floodwater touched
Usually replacedThrow it out.
How to spot a storm chaser
After hurricanes, out-of-town contractors flood Houston neighborhoods. Texas law makes it illegal for a contractor to waive your deductible.
Before signing, call your insurer, get two or three written bids from contractors with Houston references, and pay in stages.
Report deductible-waiver offers to the Texas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 621-0508.
Help beyond the storm
Other restoration services we offer in Houston
Every job starts with a free inspection and estimate. Here’s how the 24 Hour Flood Pros team helps with each type of damage.
Generators and grills during outages can start fires. Soot is acidic and keeps staining surfaces, so cleanup starts early. We remove soot, treat odor at the source, clean what can be saved, and rebuild what can’t.
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Damp walls in Houston grow mold quickly in the humid air. We find the moisture source, contain the area, remove the mold, and dry the space out.
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Hurricanes can flood restaurants, offices, and apartment complexes. We extract, dry, and clean on a plan built around reopening, and we document each step for your carrier.
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When you’re ready to rebuild, the same crew puts it back together, from drywall to cabinets to the final coat of paint, so there’s no second contractor to hire.
More about ReconstructionDealing with one of these?
Call (346) 451-6757Call and talk to our crew about what happened. The call is free, and so is the inspection.
Our process
What happens after you call
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You call, we send a crew
Call (346) 451-6757 any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Tell us what happened and where water is getting in. We’ll send a crew right away.
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We stop more water from getting in
We tarp roof openings and board up broken windows and doors, so the next rain stays outside.
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We arrive and inspect
The 24 Hour Flood Pros team checks how far the water spread, from the attic to the crawlspace. We use moisture meters to find water hiding inside walls and under floors. We take photos of all the damage for your insurance. The inspection is free.
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We pump out the water
Standing water is pumped out and drying equipment goes in. Anywhere floodwater reached is cleaned and sanitized.
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We remove what can’t be saved
Soaked insulation, sagging drywall, and carpet pad come out. Drywall that stayed firm stays up and dries in place, so we only replace what really needs it.
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We compare with a dry room
We test the wet rooms with a moisture meter, then compare them with a dry room elsewhere in the house. When the wet rooms read close to the dry one, they’re dry.
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We make the repairs
When you’re ready, the 24 Hour Flood Pros team fixes the damage. We replace drywall, install cabinets, and finish with fresh paint. Our goal is to make your home look the way it did before.
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Final check with you
We walk through the finished work with you to make sure you’re happy with everything. Then we send the final records to your insurance company to close out the claim.
Power out and the house is wet?
Call (346) 451-6757A wet house without AC can turn moldy within days in Houston heat. Call us for a free inspection.
Insurance and claims
Storm damage and your insurance claim
Most homeowners policies cover sudden damage from wind, hail, and falling trees, including rain that gets in through a storm-damaged roof or window. Flooding from rising water is different. Standard homeowners policies typically don’t cover it, and flood insurance generally takes effect 30 days after you buy it.
Some policies have a separate deductible for wind and hail, so check yours before you start repairs.
Your policy decides what’s covered, not us. We work with all major insurance carriers, including State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, American Family, Travelers, and Nationwide. We bill your insurance directly for damage your policy covers.
If a claim stalls, you can file a complaint with the Texas Department of Insurance, (800) 252-3439.
What your adjuster will ask for
- The date of the storm and what happened
- Photos and video of the outside and every damaged room
- Damaged items you kept for them to see
- Receipts for tarps, emergency repairs, and hotel stays
What we send them
- Date-stamped photos of each damaged area
- Moisture readings for every wet room
- A line-by-line estimate for drying and rebuild
- One point of contact for your adjuster
Where we work
Areas we serve around Houston
We serve Houston and communities across Greater Houston.
Counties
- Harris County
- Fort Bend County
- Montgomery County
- Galveston County
- Brazoria County
- Waller County
Nearby cities
- Katy
- Sugar Land
- Pearland
- Pasadena
- The Woodlands
- Spring
- Cypress
- Humble
- Baytown
- League City
- Missouri City
- Conroe
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Houston storm damage FAQs
How fast can 24 Hour Flood Pros get to me?
A crew can be there within 45 minutes. We work 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. After a big storm, we stop active leaks first, then do the full inspection.
Does homeowners insurance cover hurricane damage in Texas?
Most policies cover sudden damage from wind, hail, and falling trees, and the rain that gets in through that damage. Flooding from rising water usually needs a separate flood policy. Limits and deductibles vary, so check your policy or ask your agent.
Storm damage vs. flood damage: what's the difference?
Storm damage is what wind, hail, or a fallen tree does to your home, plus the rain that comes in through the openings. Flood damage comes from water that rises outside and covers land that is usually dry. The difference matters, because insurance treats them differently.
Should I tarp my roof myself?
We don’t recommend it. A wet, damaged roof is slippery and may not hold your weight. From the ground, move belongings away from leaks and put buckets under drips, then call us.
How can I tell if hail damaged my roof?
From the ground, look for dents in gutters, downspouts, and vents, missing or cracked shingles, and shingle granules collected at the bottom of downspouts. Inside, check for ceiling stains and wet insulation in the attic. Have a roofer inspect the roof itself.
How do I avoid storm chasers in Houston?
Be wary of anyone who knocks on your door right after a storm, asks for full payment up front, or offers to cover your deductible. Call your insurance company first, get more than one estimate, and remember that Texas law forbids a contractor from covering your deductible.
How long does storm damage restoration take?
Drying out a room or two usually takes a few days. Ceilings, walls, or floors that need rebuilding take longer, and a roofer may need to finish first. Your estimate includes a schedule.
How much does storm damage restoration cost in Houston?
It depends on how much water got in, how long it sat, what has to be removed, and how much needs rebuilding. The inspection and estimate are free, so you know the cost before any work starts. When insurance covers the damage, we send the itemized estimate straight to your adjuster.
Can I stay in my home during storm repairs?
Often, yes, in the rooms that weren’t damaged. If the roof is open, the power is off, or floodwater reached the living areas, it may make sense to stay somewhere else. We’ll tell you what we see after the inspection.
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