Michigan storms bring water in from every angle
Southeast Michigan sees its share of severe weather — spring and summer thunderstorms, straight-line winds, hail, and the occasional tornado, like the EF3 that struck the Dexter area in 2012. When a storm hits, water finds its way in through wind-damaged roofs and missing shingles, broken or blown-out windows, fallen-tree roof breaches, and overwhelmed drainage that floods basements and crawlspaces. Once the envelope of your home is compromised, rain keeps coming in until the opening is covered — so the first hours after a storm matter enormously.
Storm damage letting water in? Call [PHONE] — we respond 24/7 to stop the intrusion and start drying.
Emergency mitigation comes first
When a storm opens up your home, the priority is stopping further damage before it multiplies. Our emergency mitigation includes tarping compromised roofs and boarding broken windows and doors to keep rain and wind out, followed immediately by water extraction. Every hour that an opening stays exposed, more water pours in and spreads further into the structure — mitigation is what breaks that cycle.
Then we dry it out — completely
Storm water doesn't stay where it lands. It runs down through ceilings, into wall cavities, and across floors, soaking insulation and framing along the way. After we've stopped the intrusion and extracted standing water, we set up structural drying and monitor moisture until the affected areas measure normal. This step is easy to underestimate after a storm — the visible water dries, but trapped moisture in ceilings and walls can lead to sagging drywall, rot, and mold if it isn't dried properly.
Water damage, mold, and storms go together
Because storm intrusion often goes unnoticed at first — a slow roof leak, water tracking inside a wall — mold has time to get established. If your storm damage sat for a day or more, or if you're finding damage after the fact, ask us about mold remediation alongside the drying. And if the storm flooded your lower level, we can handle the basement flooding as part of the same response.
Working with your insurance after a storm
Storm claims can be complex because a single event may cause wind damage, water damage, and structural damage all at once. We document conditions thoroughly — photos of the breach, the water intrusion, and the drying process — so your adjuster has a clear record. Wind and tree damage are usually covered; rising floodwater usually is not. Our insurance page covers the distinctions, and we serve homeowners across Washtenaw County when storms roll through.