Storm Damage Cleanup
Storms combine wind, rainfall and debris. Cleanup addresses water that entered through openings while protecting the interior from further exposure during unsettled weather.
Common causes
- Wind-damaged roofing and flashing
- Broken windows or damaged doors
- Overwhelmed drainage during downpours
- Fallen debris breaching the envelope
Warning signs
- Water tracking down interior walls
- Saturated attic insulation
- Ceiling staining after a storm
- Debris and grit inside the building
Materials often affected
- Attic insulation and ceiling assemblies
- Exterior wall cavities
- Flooring below the entry point
- Contents in exposed rooms
Related property concerns
- Further rainfall before repairs
- Electrical hazards from wet fixtures
- Contaminated water carried in from outside
Inspection and restoration
How This Work Is Carried Out
- 01
Assess safety and remaining exposure
- 02
Remove water and wet debris
- 03
Identify entry points for temporary protection
- 04
Dry affected assemblies under monitoring
- 05
Document damage for claim purposes
Questions
Frequently Asked
What happens if more rain is forecast?
Temporary protection at the entry point is prioritised so drying is not undone by further exposure.
Is storm water treated as clean?
Rainwater that has contacted roofing, ground or debris is treated as potentially contaminated.
Related services
Contact
Request Water Damage Assistance in Oshawa
Call to discuss what you are seeing, or send a request and we will follow up to arrange a moisture assessment for your property.
Water Damage Oshawa
- 63 King St E
Oshawa, ON L1H 1B4 - (365) 906-3287
- info@waterdamageoshawa.ca