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Storm Damage Cleanup Service

Storm damage cleanup responds to the combined water, wind, and debris impact of severe weather, where a compromised building envelope lets rain into the interior. These events pair exterior damage, such as missing shingles or broken windows, with interior water intrusion, so cleanup must address both at once. Crews first make the structure weathertight with tarps and board-up, then extract water, remove fallen debris, and dry the affected areas. Cost varies widely with the severity of the storm, the size of the breach, and whether roofing or structural repairs are needed alongside the water work. Regional storm events can also lengthen response times as demand spikes. For property managers, a fast weathertight response prevents a single storm from cascading into mold and structural claims, while homeowners benefit from documentation that ties interior damage directly to the storm event.

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Typical storm damage cleanup cost

National 2026 pricing

Low

$1,500

Average

$4,200

High

$8,000

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Estimate details

Estimated total

medium confidence

$10,332

Typical range $8,059$12,605 · $25.83/sq ft

  • Inspection & Assessment$275
  • Water Extraction$1,300
  • Structural Drying$1,840
  • Equipment Rental$2,006
  • Demolition / Tear-Out$840
  • Material Replacement$1,562
  • Cleaning & Sanitizing$560
  • Disposal & Hauling$340
  • Skilled Labor$1,609

Timeline

3–8 days

Est. insurance covers

85%

Deductible

$1,000

Est. out of pocket

$1,550

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When you need it

Signs you need this service

  • Roof, siding, or window damage letting rain inside
  • Water intrusion following high winds or hail
  • Fallen trees or debris breaching the structure
  • Interior staining that appeared right after a storm

How it works

The service process

  1. 1

    Weathertight response

    Roof tarping and board-up stop further water and wind intrusion.

  2. 2

    Debris removal

    Fallen branches, glass, and displaced materials are cleared safely.

  3. 3

    Water extraction

    Standing water from the intrusion is pulled from affected areas.

  4. 4

    Structural drying

    Air movers and dehumidifiers dry out the wetted interior.

  5. 5

    Damage documentation

    Exterior and interior damage are photographed to support the storm claim.

Pricing Detail

Storm Damage Cleanup cost breakdown

ItemLowAverageHigh
Minor intrusion with tarp$1,500$2,500$3,500
Moderate storm water damage$3,500$5,000$6,200
Severe multi-area storm loss$6,800$7,500$8,000

Typical timeline

Weathertight stabilization happens the same day, while water cleanup and drying run two to four days ahead of any roofing or structural repairs.

Equipment used

  • Roof tarps and board-up materials
  • Debris removal tools
  • Water extractors
  • Air movers and dehumidifiers
  • Generators for power loss

Insurance

Wind-driven rain damage is usually covered under homeowners policies, unlike rising floodwater. Photograph the exterior breach to link interior damage to the storm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Wind-driven rain entering through storm damage is typically covered, while rising floodwater requires a separate flood policy.

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