Storm water damage usually starts at the roof, windows, or siding. High winds lift shingles, hail cracks flashing, and rain finds its way into attics and walls. Restoration means stopping more water from entering, then drying and repairing everything it reached.
Free referral to independent, licensed and insured local pros. Zip codes served include 50309 50314 50315 50316 50317 50310 50312 50313 50319 50321 50320 50311 50301 50302 50303 50304 50305 50306 50307 50308 50318 50328 50329 50330 50331 50332 50335 50340 50380 50381 50391 50392 50393 50394 50395 50396 50936 50940 50947 50950 50980 50981 50982 50983.

We are a referral line, not a contractor. Calls are routed to independent local pros around Des Moines who handle the full storm sequence, from covering the roof to repairing ceilings.
Roof tarps and board-up go on first, so drying is not undone by the next rain.
Contractors in the network already work around Des Moines, which matters when you need follow-up visits and warranty service after the trucks from out of town leave.
Confirm license and insurance before signing anything, especially after a big storm.
Contractors photograph exterior and interior damage, record moisture readings, and itemize repairs so your storm claim has solid support.

Storm water enters from above and from the sides, so the work moves from the outside in: seal the building, then dry and repair the interior.

Heavy-duty tarps are secured over damaged roof sections with battens so wind does not lift them, keeping rain out until permanent roof repairs.
Broken windows, damaged doors, and openings from fallen limbs are boarded to keep out rain, wind, and intruders.
Soaked blown-in or batt insulation is removed, roof decking and rafters are dried, and the attic is checked for mold before new insulation goes in.
Water-damaged ceilings and walls are removed, dried, rebuilt, and painted.
Air movers and dehumidifiers dry ceilings, walls, and floors below the leak until moisture readings confirm the structure is dry.
Tell dispatch whether rain is still getting in and where the damage is.
You will get a realistic arrival window. After major storms, you will be told if it will take longer.
Expect an outside-in inspection and a written price before work starts.
The building is tarped or boarded, the interior is dried, and ceilings, walls, and insulation are repaired.
Stop the leak first, then dry it out.
Wind took a chunk of shingles off, and rain came into the attic all night. They had a tarp on by noon, pulled the wet insulation, and fixed the bedroom ceiling the following week.
Natalie G.Wind damage, attic and ceilingA branch broke our window. Board-up that night and the hardwood was saved.
Victor A.Tree limb, broken windowOut-of-town crews were knocking on every door. This contractor was local, showed me his credentials, and did not pressure me.
Brenda K.Hail and wind stormTheir roof and attic photos got my claim approved in a single adjuster visit.
Luis F.Storm insurance claim

Climbing a wet, damaged roof is dangerous. A professional tarp is safer and more likely to hold. Many policies cover reasonable emergency tarping costs.
Wind-driven rain through storm damage is usually covered. Outside flooding generally requires flood insurance.
Ask for a local address, proof of license and insurance, and a written estimate. Be cautious with anyone demanding large upfront payments or pushing you to sign immediately.
Rarely. Blown-in cellulose clumps and loses its insulating value, and fiberglass can trap moisture against the decking. Most soaked insulation should be replaced.
Within 24 to 48 hours. Mold can start growing on wet insulation, drywall, and wood framing quickly, and another storm can make it worse.
No. A Water Damage is a free referral service connecting you with independent, licensed and insured local contractors who do the work.

Calls from Des Moines and zip codes such as 50309 50314 50315 50316 50317 50310 50312 50313 50319 50321 50320 50311 50301 50302 50303 50304 50305 50306 50307 50308 50318 50328 50329 50330 50331 50332 50335 50340 50380 50381 50391 50392 50393 50394 50395 50396 50936 50940 50947 50950 50980 50981 50982 50983 are routed to local storm damage pros.
Nearby cities are listed below. After major storms, arrival times may run longer, and the dispatcher will be upfront about it.
