FLOOD REPAIR / 06

Storm Water Damage Restoration

Explore cleanup and repair planning after storm-related water intrusion.

UNDERSTAND THE PROPOSED SCOPE

Questions to discuss for this property.

Explore cleanup and repair planning after storm-related water intrusion. An independent contractor can assess the property, explain the proposed work and exclusions, and discuss availability before you decide whether to proceed. Scope and services vary by contractor and location.

What to ask a contractor

Which affected areas and tasks are included?
What assessment, access, and project documentation are provided?
Are removal, drying, contents, and repairs separate services?
Which qualifications and insurance apply to the work?
How are exclusions, schedule changes, and additional findings handled?

This website provides referrals and information. Independent contractors perform any work they accept. Availability varies by location.

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Storm Water Damage Restoration GUIDE

Planning for storm water damage restoration

Storm-related water intrusion can affect roofs, walls, basements, and belongings. A contractor can discuss the property conditions it is prepared to assess and whether cleanup, drying, or repair work falls within its services.

Address immediate hazards first

If the building is unsafe, wires are down, or floodwater creates an urgent danger, stay away and contact local emergency or utility services. This website is not an emergency response provider.

Describe the entry point and affected areas

Share what is already known about the water entry, weather event, and affected rooms. Ask how the contractor will assess the visible and potentially concealed areas.

Coordinate temporary and permanent work

Temporary protection, water removal, drying, and permanent repairs may be different tasks. Confirm who handles each one, what is included, and whether another business is involved.

Document the agreement

Request a written scope, exclusions, schedule, change process, and any records the contractor will provide. Verify applicable qualifications and insurance directly.

Before authorizing the work

Compare written scopes and confirm who can approve the work, how access will be arranged, and how changes are documented. Ask whether drying, contents, material removal, and rebuilding require separate agreements.

Read our questions to ask a flood repair contractor and guide to contractor referrals. For geographic information, browse the location directory.

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