Storm Damage - What if a tree falls on my house?

9/15/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO NW Charlotte - Storm Damage Restoration

It’s storm season which increases the probability of high winds and rain that lead to the risk of storm damage to your property from toppled trees, but what if a tree falls on your house? First, remember that SERVPRO of NW Charlotte is faster to any size disaster and will help you from step one of the restoration process. Bookmark this checklist as your go-to resource for clean up and restoration.

What if a tree falls on my house?

• Evacuate the property immediately.
  
  
• Call 911 to report the incident.
  
  
• Instead of worrying about calling individual services like electricians, tree removal and plumbers, simply make one call to SERVPRO of NW Charlotte and we will find the right service providers including a system that each technician has been fully trained to follow. 
  
  
• Do not re-enter the property without being advised and do not worry about your belongings. We will make sure that your home is secured until repairs are complete. If items need to be removed, we can facilitate that process and make sure the belongings are returned to their original place.  

Storm Damage Restoration

Many homeowners like to be fully informed about the restoration process. We want you to have peace of mind and feel good about trusting SERVPRO of NW with your cleanup and restoration.

Here is a beginning sample of what you can expect:

Outside:

• Ensure the tree and tree debris is removed from the property.
• Secure the roof with a covering so that there is no further damage inside.
• ...and more.

Inside:

• Make sure any tree debris indoors has been removed. 
• Assess damage and ensure demolition of damaged areas including ceilings and walls.
• Spray exposed surfaces with an antimicrobial agent.  
• ...and more.

Our #1 priority is to make storma damage as stress free as possible. So, if a tree falls on your house during a storm, call SERVPRO of NW Charlotte and we’ll take it from there.