Trusted Storm & Disaster Restoration for Atlanta Homeowners
When a storm tears through Atlanta, the damage doesn’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. 24 Hour Storm & Disaster Restoration in Atlanta, GA means getting a real person on the phone at 2 a.m., getting water out before it soaks into drywall, and getting a tarp over a breached roof before the next band of rain rolls through. Wade’s Restoration has handled Atlanta-area storm damage since 2007, and Wade Ferris still answers his own phone. If you’re standing in a flooded den or staring at a tree limb through your ceiling, call (888) 690-3757 right now. Wade heads out immediately, and in most of Atlanta, he can have extraction running inside the hour.
Here’s what matters: we’re locally owned and owner-operated. Wade’s name is on the truck, his address is published, and he’ll probably run into you at the hardware store next Saturday. That’s the oldest accountability mechanism there is, and around here, we take it seriously. Every storm job starts with a straight answer about what’s damaged, what it’ll take to fix it, and what it should cost.
What Our Storm & Disaster Restoration Service Includes
Storm damage rarely comes in one flavor. You might have a flooded basement from a flash flood, a tree through the deck from straight-line winds, and missing shingles all in the same night. We handle the whole mess so you don’t have to call three different companies and hope they agree on what’s wrong.
Storm Damage Cleanup
After a bad storm, you’re usually left with water where it shouldn’t be and debris where it definitely shouldn’t be. Storm damage cleanup means getting the standing water out, removing soaked materials before mold gets a foothold, and documenting everything for your insurance claim. Wade’s crew arrives with truck-mounted extraction units and commercial air movers, and we don’t pack up until the moisture readings tell us the structure is drying, not just the surface. You get a written scope of what we found, what we’re doing, and what it costs before work starts.
Flood Damage Restoration
Flash flooding in Atlanta hits low-lying neighborhoods fast, and the water that comes in isn’t clean. It carries silt, sewage, and whatever it picked up on the way. Flood damage restoration is about more than drying things out: it’s removing contaminated materials safely, sanitizing what can be saved, and getting your home back to a safe condition. Wade’s team uses professional-grade drying equipment from Dri-Eaz and Phoenix, and we take moisture readings every single day. At the end of the job, you get the full moisture log. Nobody else in Atlanta does that.
Emergency Board-Up
A broken window or a hole in the wall is an open invitation to wind, rain, animals, and people who don’t belong in your house. Emergency board-up means we come out right after the damage happens, secure every opening with heavy plywood, and make the home structurally safe until permanent repairs can be scheduled. We don’t just nail up whatever we find in the truck; we measure, cut, and fasten properly so the board-up holds through follow-up storms. The goal is to stop the damage from spreading while your claim gets processed.
Roof Tarping
When wind takes shingles off or a branch punches through the decking, the first line of defense is a properly secured tarp. Roof tarping keeps rain out, which keeps ceilings from collapsing and insulation from becoming a soggy mess. Wade’s crew knows how to anchor a tarp on steep Atlanta roof pitches without doing more damage, and we photograph everything before and after. If the tarp needs to stay on for a few weeks while you wait on an adjuster, it stays put.
Debris Removal
Atlanta storms leave behind tree limbs, broken glass, shingles, and sometimes whole sections of fence. Debris removal means clearing it safely, hauling it away, and making sure what’s left behind isn’t dangerous to walk through. We bring the right equipment for heavy limbs and structural debris, and we work around whatever the storm did to your landscaping and driveway. You shouldn’t have to climb over a tree to get to your front door for a week.
Wind Damage Repair
Wind damage isn’t always as obvious as a downed tree. It shows up as lifted shingles, shifted siding, cracked window seals, and in bad cases, compromised framing where the wind found something to push against. Wind damage repair means going beyond what you can see to what you can measure. Wade’s team checks the building envelope thoroughly, finds the areas where wind got in, and repairs them properly instead of just patching the visible spot. Insurance companies appreciate the documentation, and it means you don’t find out about a leak six months later.
Home to Wade’s Restoration of Atlanta. We handle storm season the way it actually happens around here: after hours, fast, and without drama.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Storm & Disaster Restoration
Over the years, we’ve worked with a lot of different equipment and a lot of different homes. On the drying side, we run Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers and air movers because they’re built for the kind of humidity Atlanta brings to every water job. Wade has hundreds of Atlanta flood jobs behind him using Dri-Eaz equipment, and he knows exactly what each unit can pull out of the air when you’re racing mold. That’s not a sales pitch; it’s just what we trust when the clock is running.
We also use Phoenix drying systems when a job calls for them, because some structures need lower-profile equipment or different airflow patterns than others. And when it comes to moving air in tight, finished spaces, XPOWER inline ducting and air movers do work that bigger units can’t. The point is, we pick the equipment based on the job, not based on what’s sitting in the truck. Whether you’ve got a water heater that flooded a finished basement or a roof that’s dripping into a guest room, we’ll bring the right tool for your situation.
Signs You Need Storm & Disaster Restoration Right Now
- Water is standing anywhere in the house. Standing water is doing damage every minute it sits. It’s soaking into drywall, wicking up baseboards, and creating the exact conditions mold needs to grow. If you can see water, call before you start mopping; the water you can’t see is the problem.
- You can see daylight through the roof or walls. A hole that lets light in lets water in as soon as it rains. Even a small puncture in the decking turns into a ceiling stain, then a sag, then a collapse. Board-up and tarping are cheap compared to replacing a room.
- Ceilings are sagging or bubbling. That means water is pooling between the drywall and whatever’s above it. A sagging ceiling is holding weight it wasn’t designed for, and it can come down without much warning. Don’t stand under it, don’t poke it, and don’t wait for it to dry on its own.
- You smell must, damp, or rot after a storm. Storm water gets trapped in places you can’t see: behind baseboards, under flooring, inside wall cavities. That smell is mold starting to do its work. The faster you get airflow and dehumidification going, the less remediation you’re looking at.
- Tree limbs or debris have hit the roof, siding, or windows. Even if there’s no visible hole, the impact can crack seals, loosen flashing, and damage shingles in ways that fail later. It’s worth an inspection after any limb hits the house. A small fix now beats a full water extraction after the next big rain.
Our Storm & Disaster Restoration Process - Step by Step
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Call answered by a real person, 24/7. You call (888) 690-3757 and you get a person, not a queue. Often you get Wade himself. He asks the right questions: where’s the water coming from, what’s damaged, is anyone in danger. Then he heads out.
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Arrival and full assessment. Wade walks the property with you and looks at everything: the water, the structure, the electrical panel, the roofline. He takes moisture readings with professional meters, not a flashlight and a guess. You get a straight explanation of what happened and what the options are.
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Immediate mitigation. The first job is stopping the bleeding: extraction, drying equipment placement, board-up, tarping, or debris clearing. Wade’s crew brings Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER equipment sized for the job. The goal is to stop the damage from spreading before we talk about repairs.
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Written scope and straight pricing. Before any repair work starts, you get the scope in writing: what we’ll do, what it costs, and what the timeline looks like. No surprises at the end of the job. If your insurance is involved, Wade coordinates with your adjuster directly and shares documentation, photos, and moisture logs.
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Drying verification and documentation. Every single day, we take moisture readings and log them. At the end of the job, you get the full log. You shouldn’t have to take our word that it’s dry. The numbers will show it. And if something isn’t right within 90 days, the 90-Day Done Right Promise means Wade comes back and makes it right.
For storm damage near Vinings, we cover Storm & Disaster Restoration in Vinings with the same owner-led process and the same urgency.
How Much Does Storm & Disaster Restoration Cost in Atlanta?
Storm & Disaster Restoration in Atlanta runs the full range depending on what the storm did. A straightforward tarp and board-up job usually lands between $400 and $900. Water extraction and drying for a flooded room typically runs $1,200 to $3,500 depending on square footage, water category, and how long it sat. Full storm cleanup that includes debris removal, structural drying, and wind damage repair on a single room can hit $4,000 to $9,000, and whole-home flood restoration goes up from there.
What moves the number: how long the water’s been sitting, whether it came from outside (category 3 water needs more aggressive sanitation), how much drywall and insulation has to come out, and whether framing is involved. What doesn’t move it: us. Wade gives you a written scope before work starts, so the number you talk about is the number you pay. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve gotten, no trip charge inside our own county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. The estimate is free, and there’s no pressure. Call (888) 690-3757 and Wade will tell you what he’d do and what it’ll cost.
Storm & Disaster Restoration Near Atlanta - Our Service Area
Wade’s Restoration is based right here in Atlanta, and we move fast across the whole metro area. Most of Atlanta and the close-in suburbs can expect Wade or a crew member on-site within an hour of the call. That’s true for Storm & Disaster Restoration in Atlanta, for Brookhaven and Sandy Springs, for Mableton and Austell, and for the neighborhoods that back up to the river where flash floods hit hardest. If you’re in Fair Oaks, North Atlanta, Druid Hills, or North Druid Hills, you’re close enough that we treat your job like a neighbor’s. We also run out to Storm & Disaster Restoration in Smyrna and the surrounding Cobb County areas regularly. Marietta is a straight shot up the interstate when the weather’s bad, and we’ll make that drive every time.
Serving Atlanta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Atlanta area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Storm & Disaster Restoration in Atlanta
Best Storm & Disaster Restoration in Atlanta, GA is the process of getting your home safe, dry, and structurally sound after weather does damage. It includes water removal, structural drying, board-up, roof tarping, debris cleanup, and the repairs that follow. In Atlanta, it usually happens fast, because the humidity means mold gets a head start the moment water sits. Wade’s Restoration handles the whole thing from the first call through the final moisture reading.
Mitigation, meaning water extraction and getting drying equipment running, usually starts within hours of your call. Drying typically takes three to five days for a single room, and longer for whole-home floods or saturated framing. Full repairs depend on scope, but a standard storm damage job usually wraps up in one to three weeks. Wade will give you a written timeline when he’s seen the job.
The honest answer is that it depends on how much damage the storm did. Board-up and tarping runs $400 to $900, extraction and drying for one room runs $1,200 to $3,500, and full cleanup with repairs runs $4,000 to $9,000 and up for whole-home floods. You get a free estimate and a written scope before work starts, so the price doesn’t move. Call (888) 690-3757 and Wade will give you straight numbers based on what he sees.
Yes, and this is where Wade is different. He deals with your adjuster directly, so you’re not relaying messages between a contractor and an insurance company. Wade provides photos, moisture logs, and the written scope. It makes the claim process much less painful for you. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate so you can go into the adjuster conversation with confidence.
Yes. Wade answers his own phone at 2 a.m. and heads out. In most of Atlanta, water extraction can be running inside an hour of your call. There’s no answering service, no voicemail, and no gatekeeper. You call, you get a person, and help is on the way.
Every water, fire, and mold restoration job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, Wade makes it right, in writing on every contract. That’s not a marketing line; it’s in the paperwork. If something fails within 90 days, one call brings Wade back.
The best preparation is to know who you’ll call before you need to. Save (888) 690-3757 in your phone now. Keep gutters clear of Atlanta’s pine needles, check the trees near your house for dead limbs before storm season, and keep important documents off the basement floor. If a storm does hit, call right away; the faster water comes out, the less it costs to fix.
Schedule Your Storm & Disaster Restoration Service in Atlanta Today
If a storm has already hit, don’t wait. Call (888) 690-3757 right now and you’ll get Wade, not a call center. He’ll tell you what’s wrong, what it’ll take to fix, and what it costs, all with no obligation. If you’re just getting prepared, save the number. When the next one rolls through Atlanta, you’ll already know who to call.
Written by Wade Ferris, Owner at Wade’s Restoration, serving Atlanta since 2007.