Storm damage repair covers everything needed to protect and restore a property after severe weather: emergency roof tarping and board-up, removing water that came in through the roof or windows, drying the structure, and repairing the interior and exterior. In Tulsa, the threat is real every spring. The city sits in the heart of Tornado Alley, and storms here regularly bring large hail, straight-line winds and heavy rain, with tornadoes possible in any month but most common from April through June.
The most expensive storm damage often isn't the hole in the roof. It's the rain that comes in afterward. Water soaks attic insulation, ceilings and walls, and if it isn't dried quickly, mold and rot follow. That's why the first priority after any storm is getting the building closed up and dry.
Our crews respond 24/7 across Tulsa and Tulsa County, including during regional storm events. Call (918) 395-9320 to get your home tarped, secured and dried out.
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Severe Weather in Tulsa: What We See Most
Oklahoma consistently ranks among the states with the most hail and severe wind events, and Tulsa sees the full range of storm damage.
Hail damage
Hail can bruise and crack shingles, knock off the protective granules, dent gutters and metal roofing, crack siding and break windows and skylights. Roof damage isn't always visible from the ground, but even moderate hail can shorten a roof's life and open paths for leaks during the next rain.
Wind damage
Straight-line winds from severe thunderstorms can be as destructive as a weak tornado. They lift and tear off shingles, peel back flashing, damage fences and carports, and drive rain sideways through window frames and soffits.
Tornado damage
Tornadoes cause the most severe structural damage: lost roofs, collapsed walls, broken windows and debris driven through the building. Securing the structure and protecting what's left from rain is the first priority.
Fallen trees
Tulsa's mature neighborhoods have large oaks, elms and pecans that can come down in high winds or ice storms. A tree on the roof can puncture decking and rafters and let in large amounts of water. We coordinate tree removal so the roof can be tarped and the interior protected as soon as possible.
Ice storms
Winter ice storms bring down limbs and power lines, and the freezes that come with them burst pipes. That makes winter storm damage a combination of roof, tree and water damage.
What to Do Right After Storm Damage
Once the storm has passed and it's safe to go outside:
- Stay away from downed power lines and anything touching them, and report them to the utility.
- If you smell gas, leave and call the gas company from a safe distance.
- Don't go on the roof. Wet, damaged roofs are dangerous.
- Photograph and video the damage outside and inside, including hail size if you can.
- Move belongings away from leaks and put buckets under drips. If a ceiling is sagging with water, stay out from under it.
- Call your insurance company to report the claim.
- Arrange emergency tarping and board-up to prevent more damage.
Emergency Roof Tarping and Board-Up
A properly installed tarp keeps rain out until permanent roof repairs can be scheduled, which can take weeks after a large storm when roofers are booked solid. We secure heavy-duty tarps over damaged areas, fasten them so wind can't get underneath, and board broken windows, doors and wall openings.
Temporary protection matters for your claim, too. Most homeowners policies require reasonable steps to prevent further damage after a loss, and insurers generally cover the cost of emergency tarping and board-up as part of the claim. Keep the invoice and photos.
Interior Water Damage From Storms
When rain gets in through a damaged roof, it usually soaks attic insulation first, then the drywall ceiling below, then walls and floors. Wet ceiling drywall can sag and collapse, and wet insulation loses its value and holds moisture against the framing.
We remove saturated insulation and damaged ceiling drywall, extract water from floors, and dry the structure with dehumidifiers and air movers, monitoring daily until everything reaches dry standard. This is the same documented water mitigation process we use for any water loss, and it's what prevents mold from developing in the attic and walls weeks after the storm.
If storm runoff flowed into the home from outside, through doors, a garage or a crawlspace, the water is treated as contaminated and follows our flood cleanup procedures.
Storm Damage Repairs
Once the property is secured and dry, repairs can begin. Typical storm damage repairs include:
- Ceiling and wall drywall replacement, texture and paint
- Attic insulation replacement
- Flooring, trim and cabinet repairs
- Window and door replacement
- Siding, soffit, fascia and gutter repairs
- Framing repairs after tree impacts
- Coordination with roofing contractors for permanent roof replacement
Storm Damage and Your Insurance Claim
Wind and hail are generally covered perils under standard homeowners policies, and rain that enters through storm damage to the roof or walls is typically covered along with it. Many Oklahoma policies have a separate wind and hail deductible, often a percentage of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount, so check your declarations page.
Flooding from rising surface water is different. It's usually excluded from homeowners policies and covered only by separate flood insurance.
To support your claim, document damage before temporary repairs, keep damaged materials if your adjuster asks to see them, and save every receipt. We provide photos, moisture readings and an itemized scope for your adjuster.
How to Avoid Storm-Chasing Contractors
After major hail and wind storms, out-of-town crews often go door to door in affected neighborhoods. Some do fine work, but others take deposits and disappear, do poor repairs, or leave before warranty problems show up. Protect yourself:
- Choose a company with a local address and phone number you can verify.
- For roof work, ask for the contractor's Oklahoma roofing contractor registration through the Construction Industries Board.
- Ask for proof of insurance.
- Get a written scope and estimate before work begins.
- Be wary of large up-front payments, pressure to sign immediately, or offers to waive your deductible.
- Don't sign anything that hands your entire insurance claim to a contractor without reading it carefully.
Storm Damage Repair Cost in Tulsa
Emergency tarping and board-up are usually a modest part of the total. Interior water cleanup and repairs after storm damage in Tulsa often range from about $2,500 to $18,000 or more, depending on how much water came in, how long it sat, the number of rooms affected and the extent of structural repairs. Roof replacement is typically a separate line item. You receive a written estimate after the inspection.