Fast, Reliable Reconstruction & Cleanup Across Hudson
When your Hudson home needs reconstruction after a flood, fire, or plumbing failure, you need someone who knows the difference between a 1910 craftsman on the bluff and a 2005 tract house east of downtown. Wade’s Restoration has been doing Reconstruction & Cleanup for Hudson homeowners for years, and we understand what works here: lime-based plaster that moves with freeze-thaw cycles, stone foundations that need DNR paperwork before repairs start, and insurance claims that fall apart without proper documentation. Call (888) 690-6095 and Wade himself answers. Not a call center. Not a queue.
Why Wade’s Restoration of Minneapolis Is Hudson’s Preferred Reconstruction & Cleanup Company
We’re local to the St. Croix Valley in the way that matters. Wade Ferris owns this company. His name is on the truck, his number is published, and he’s going to run into you at the hardware store on a Saturday. That’s the oldest accountability mechanism there is, and it still works better than any service guarantee a national franchise can write.
Hudson homeowners call us because we’ve rebuilt enough bluff-district basements to know what’s behind those stone walls before we open them up. We don’t send a crew you’ve never met to guess at your house. Wade and his team show up with moisture meters, a written scope, and the right equipment for the specific problem. Since 2007, we’ve built our reputation here on the jobs where someone else quoted one price on the phone and another at the door. We don’t do that.
Our response to Hudson runs fast. Calls are answered by a live person 24/7, and Wade heads out himself more often than not. No trip charge inside our own county. No charge for a second opinion on any written estimate you’ve gotten from someone else. Ask anyone on your street whether that sounds like the last restoration company they dealt with.
Our Reconstruction & Cleanup Services in Hudson
Full-Service Reconstruction
When water damage goes past drying and into rebuilding, we handle the whole job. That means framing, drywall, trim, paint, and flooring. In Hudson’s historic district, we match plaster thickness and lime-based materials instead of slapping modern drywall over original lath, which is what causes visible seams and cracking when the house moves through a freeze-thaw cycle. A full reconstruction in Hudson typically runs $85-$150 per square foot for standard rooms, with historic bluff-district work at $120-$200 per square foot because of material matching and DNR compliance.
Drywall & Flooring Repair
Flood-soaked drywall wicks water upward, and if you only cut out the bottom twelve inches, you’ll be doing it again next spring. We cut to the actual moisture line, which our daily moisture readings tell us exactly. Drywall replacement in Hudson runs $2.50-$4.00 per square foot for standard installation, and flooring repair runs $4-$10 per square foot depending on whether you’re matching 1920s oak strip or installing new LVP. We take moisture readings every single day and hand you the full log at the end. Almost nobody in this trade does that.
Contents Restoration & Pack-Out
When a Hudson riverfront basement floods, the contents are usually half the loss. We pack out, clean, deodorize, and store your belongings, documenting everything with photos for your claim. Pack-out and contents restoration in Hudson typically runs $2,500-$8,000 depending on the volume of contents and whether we’re dealing with river water, sewage, or clean water. For lower-elevation homes near the St. Croix, NFIP documentation is part of how we build the claim, because FEMA has specific requirements that most restoration companies never bother with.
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
After a flood, carpet isn’t always salvageable. But after smoke damage, light water exposure, or construction dust, professional extraction and cleaning often gets it back. Hudson carpet cleaning runs $0.30-$0.50 per square foot, and upholstery runs $75-$150 per piece. We use professional-grade equipment from XPOWER and B-Air to move air and extract moisture, and Wade will tell you honestly if cleaning is enough or if replacement is the smarter call. He’s not going to sell you a service you don’t need.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hudson
Wade’s Restoration doesn’t run homeowner-grade equipment on residential jobs. We use Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers, Phoenix axial air movers, and Injectidry wall-cavity drying systems because Hudson’s older homes need precise moisture control, not guesswork. We stock parts and maintain relationships with local suppliers in the St. Croix Valley, which means we’re not waiting on a truck from a national distribution center when your home sits open after a flood. Fast parts access is the difference between a two-day dryout and a two-week one.
Common Reconstruction & Cleanup Problems We See in Hudson Homes
- Riverfront basements that flood every five to seven years. Lower-elevation properties near downtown Hudson sit close enough to the St. Croix that repeated flooding is a fact of life. We see the same basements come back around, and we rebuild them with materials that manage water better the second time.
- Freeze-thaw cracking in historic stone and brick foundations. The St. Croix River valley funnels cold Arctic air and amplifies freeze-thaw cycling. Older bluff-district foundations absorb moisture, freeze, expand, and crack. That’s a structural repair, not a caulk job.
- Ice dam water damage on steep-pitched historic roofs. The older craftsman and Victorian homes near downtown have roof pitches that trap snow and form ice dams near the eaves. Water backs up under shingles and comes down inside walls, which means interior reconstruction, not just roof repair.
- Moisture-barrier failures in 2000s suburban construction. Hudson’s east-side developments are now aging into their first generation of siding and moisture-barrier failures. Stucco and vinyl over OSB sheathing fails quietly, and by the time homeowners see the stain on the interior drywall, the framing behind it has been wet for months.
Pricing for Reconstruction & Cleanup in Hudson, MN
Reconstruction and cleanup pricing in Hudson runs on real numbers, not vague estimates. Full-service reconstruction runs $85-$200 per square foot depending on whether we’re working in a standard east-side home or a historic bluff-district property with plaster and stone. Drywall repair runs $2.50-$4.00 per square foot. Carpet cleaning runs $0.30-$0.50 per square foot. Contents pack-out and restoration runs $2,500-$8,000 for a typical basement full of belongings. What changes the price most: whether DNR shoreland permits are required, the age of your building materials, and whether you’re filing through standard homeowners insurance or NFIP.
Every job starts with a free written estimate. And if you’ve got an estimate from another company, bring it to us. We’ll give you a free second opinion, with no pressure. Call (888) 690-6095.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hudson
Along with Reconstruction & Cleanup in Hudson, we serve Lake Elmo, Stillwater, River Falls, and Oakdale. If you’re within a short drive of the St. Croix, Wade’s Restoration can get to you fast, and there’s no trip charge inside our own county.
Serving Hudson, MN - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hudson area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Reconstruction & Cleanup in Hudson
Yes, if your property sits within the St. Croix River shoreland zone and the repair touches soil or foundation near the ordinary high-water mark, you need Wisconsin DNR shoreland permit review before work starts. This is the surprise that stops Hudson riverfront rebuilds cold. Wade’s Restoration identifies this trigger early, handles the permit coordination, and keeps your timeline moving instead of waiting for a stop-work order. Call (888) 690-6095 before you sign anything with a contractor who hasn’t mentioned this requirement.
The historic bluff district uses lime-based plaster, original wood lath, and stone or brick foundations that move with seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. Eastern suburban homes use modern drywall over stud framing and poured concrete foundations. Reconstructing each requires different materials and techniques. Using modern drywall on an 1890s Victorian creates visible seams and cracking within two years. We match the original materials. That’s why our Hudson historic-district work runs higher per square foot, and why it lasts.
Yes. NFIP claims require documentation that ties your reconstruction scope directly to the flood event, and most restoration contractors don’t capture it properly. We document everything: moisture readings, photo logs, pack-out inventories, and the specific repair scope tied to the flood damage. Wade deals with the adjuster directly, so you’re not the one relaying information between two sides. That documentation is often the difference between a paid claim and a denied one.
Hudson’s specific geography creates a dual flood-pressure event: saturated ground from snowmelt plus a rising water table from the St. Croix. Basements in lower-lying portions of downtown and the riverfront take on groundwater intrusion that inland communities like New Richmond or Baldwin never experience. The mitigation is the same, but the drying takes longer because groundwater keeps pushing in. We bring larger-scale drying equipment and expect 4-6 days of drying time instead of 2-3, and we document every reading.
If the water came from the St. Croix or from groundwater intrusion through your foundation, cleaning is not enough. River water and groundwater carry silt, bacteria, and organic material that saturates carpet padding and wicks up drywall. Carpet in that situation gets removed and replaced. After clean-water events like a supply-line break where we arrive within hours, professional extraction and drying can often save the carpet. Wade will give you an honest answer on site, with moisture readings to back it up. Call (888) 690-6095 and he’ll tell you straight.
Written by Wade Ferris, Owner at Wade’s Restoration of Minneapolis, serving Hudson since 2007.