Western Washington State just got hit by the biggest storm in years, which many news outlets and weather channels are calling the “Bomb Cyclone”. Thousands of people have lost power, and many have suffered in other ways, such as trees falling on their homes. If the cyclone has damaged your property, then you’re in the right place to find out who to call to repair your property damage! Read on to learn what you need to know about storm damage repair in Washington State after this storm.
Table of Contents
- What Counts As Storm Damage Repair?
- What Company Does Storm Damage Repair?
- A Tree Fell On My House, What Do I Do?
- A Tree Fell On My House, Who Do I Call?
- Water Damage Caused By Storm Damage
- Fire Damage Caused By Storm Damage
- More Resources
What Counts As Storm Damage Repair?
Tree strikes, external damage from wind and flying objects, flooding, damaged roofing, damaged siding, and water damage from the storm all count under storm damage repair! A good storm damage restoration company in Washington State should be able to handle any of these. However, you should know that not all restoration and cleanup companies do handle all these things.
What Company Does Storm Damage Repair?
You can find companies in Washington State that fix storm damage simply by typing into a search engine “storm damage restoration companies near me”. But we caution you that not every company will handle all of your damage! Many only do a small number of things, such as cleaning up the water from flooding, or removing a fallen tree — but they do not do all of the necessary repairs afterward.
If you want a company in Washington State that can take care of ALL storm damage repair, from start to finish, then you should call Cleaner Guys! Cleaner Guys is a storm damage cleanup and restoration company in Washington State, with a stellar reputation for great customer service and affordable prices. Cleaner Guys is a licensed general contractor specializing in storm damage repair, water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and mold removal.
If you type in “storm damage repair near me”, you’ll see many other companies as well as Cleaner Guys, but you should know that many of them are not licensed general contractors. They only do water damage mitigation. This means that after they have removed any water or general damage, you’ll have to call someone else to do the construction necessary to restore your house the way it was! It will save you time and money to call a company that you know can take care of every step of the restoration process, so you don’t have to call anyone else!
Cleaner Guys is the best company around to do storm damage repair in Washington State. We service all of Whatcom County, Skagit County, Island County, and Snohomish County.
A Tree Fell On My House, What Do I Do?
People handle many fallen tree situations improperly because they forget or do not think of one or more of the steps below. If a tree has fallen on your house, do these 4 things now!
- Get all residents out of the house and to some other safe shelter.
- Take photos of the damage from as many angles as you can as evidence for your insurance claim.
- Call 911, then your insurance company, then a tree remover, then a home damage restoration company, and possibly a plumber or a roofer.
- Wait to go into the house until a professional says that it’s safe to do so.
Why do you need to call your insurance, a plumber, or a roofer? Learn all the details you need to know about each of these 4 steps in our much more fleshed-out article here!
A Tree Fell On My House — Who Do I Call?
If a tree falls on your house, you call 911 first, then your insurance company, and then a storm damage restoration company. You call 911 so that they can come make sure that the tree didn’t hit any power lines, water mains, or other utilities that would make it dangerous to reenter the house. You call your insurance company to file a claim and get the damage fixed. And you call a storm damage restoration company because they’re the only ones who can fix the damage to your house itself, and make it look as good as new!
Learn more important details about what to do before calling each of these people by reading our more in-depth article here.
Water Damage Caused By Storm Damage
Water intrusion into your house from flooding, a leaking roof, a burst pipe, or other sources all fall under the category of “water damage”, even though it is caused by a storm. This is important to know because while most storm companies will also do water damage cleanup, not all water damage cleanup companies also do storm damage repair!
Luckily, if you choose Cleaner Guys as your storm damage and water damage repair company, you don’t have to worry about this distinction! Even though not all companies take care of both kinds of damage, Cleaner Guys does.
You can tell if there is water damage in your house from the storm if you start noticing water staining, bubbling or cracking paint, or dripping sounds in the ceiling or walls. Do not ignore these signs! You need a water damage restoration company right away!
Fire Damage Caused By Storm Damage
A large storm like the Washington State November 2024 “Bomb Cyclone” can potentially cause fire damage, so watch out for that! If a tree falls on your house or a neighbor’s house, it can impact and damage power lines, as well as electrical components inside the house. Electrical sparks can sometimes fly from such an impact, and those sparks can cause fire.
Keep yourself and your family safe from risks like these; get everyone out of the hoes if a tree strikes it, and don’t reenter until a professional has told you it’s safe to do so.
More Resources
We have so much more to share to help you with any damage you sustained from the storm! Check out some of our other articles below.
8 Ways to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter ➜
Who Do You Call If Your House Floods? ➜
Is Water Damage Covered By Insurance? Everything You Need to Know. ➜
And remember, if you have been affected by any storms in Washington State, Cleaner Guys is one of the best companies you could choose to fix it! We’re the only company in the area that boasts award-winning customer service, AND we’re one of the most affordable around! Don’t wait; call us now at (360)757-4300, or message us through the menu at the top of our screen!
You will be in safe hands. Let us take care of you!
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. No part of this article is medical or legal advice, and may not be used as such. For all serious medical matters, consult your doctor. For all serious legal matters, consult your legal advisor. This article contains Cleaner Guys’ experience and opinions only.
