Storm damage restoration in Minneapolis, Minnesota begins immediately after the storm passes. Waiting costs money. An open roof section, a broken window, or a compromised foundation wall lets rain and wind continue degrading the structure. We board up, tarp, and stabilize within hours of your call so that the storm that hit your home does not keep hitting it.

Minneapolis Storm Types and What They Do to Your Home

Severe Thunderstorms and Straight-Line Winds

The Twin Cities metro sits in a severe weather corridor that produces some of the most intense thunderstorms in the upper Midwest. Straight-line winds in excess of 70 mph are not uncommon from June through August. These events peel back roof sections, drive rain under shingles, snap trees onto structures, and push water through any gap in the building envelope. The storm that hit the western Twin Cities suburbs in August 2019 produced 80 mph wind gusts, caused hundreds of millions in damage, and left tens of thousands without power for days.

Hail Damage

Minneapolis sees hail events that produce golf-ball-sized or larger stones multiple times each decade. Hail damage on asphalt shingles is not always visible from the ground. It bruises the mat underneath the granule surface, which accelerates deterioration. Hail also dents gutters, downspouts, and aluminum window trim. We document hail damage thoroughly with close-up photography and measurements that meet insurance company requirements.

Tornadoes

Minnesota averages 27 tornadoes per year, and the Twin Cities metro has been directly hit multiple times. The 2011 North Minneapolis tornado was an EF1 that damaged more than a thousand homes. Tornado damage to a structure requires a comprehensive engineering assessment before restoration begins. We coordinate with structural engineers and work within insurance authorization to ensure the rebuild is done to code.

Winter Ice Dams

Minneapolis winters create ice dam conditions on homes with insufficient attic insulation. When heat escapes through the roof deck and melts snow at the ridge, meltwater runs down to the cold eave, freezes, and backs up under shingles. Water then intrudes through the roof assembly and appears inside as ceiling and wall stains. Ice dam water damage is a recurring winter claim in older Minneapolis neighborhoods including South Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Summit Hill.

Immediate Steps After a Storm Hits Your Minneapolis Home

1. Stay safe. Do not enter an area with structural damage, downed power lines, or standing water.
2. Call us at (507) 468-7883. We dispatch immediately and begin emergency stabilization.
3. Document everything with your phone before any cleanup begins. Video is better than photos. Walk every room.
4. Call your insurance company to open a claim. Give them our contact information as your restoration contractor.
5. Do not sign any contracts with door-to-door contractors who approach after a storm. Storm chasers operate throughout the Twin Cities after major events and often perform substandard work.

Insurance Documentation for Storm Claims

Storm claims in Minnesota require detailed documentation of when the damage occurred, what caused it, and what the extent of the damage is. We photograph every affected area on arrival, note conditions consistent with the storm event, and produce a scope of work in Xactimate format. This is the same format your insurance adjuster uses and it speeds approval. See also our flood cleanup page if storm-related flooding was involved, and our emergency water damage page for immediate water intrusion needs.

For flood damage specifically from storm-related ground flooding, visit FEMA’s flood resource at ready.gov/floods for insurance options. The Minnesota Department of Commerce can answer questions about your specific policy coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions