Fast, Reliable Storm & Disaster Restoration Across Medina
When a storm tears through Medina, you need someone who actually understands what’s at stake out here: custom homes on acreage, finished walkout basements sitting low against wetland corridors, and private septic systems that add a layer most restoration outfits never think about until the county shows up. We’re Wade’s Restoration of Minneapolis, and we’ve been handling storm cleanup, flood extraction, board-up, and roof tarping in Medina long enough to know which questions to ask before we ever set foot on your property. Call (888) 690-6095 and you’ll reach a live person, not a call center.
Why Wade’s Restoration of Minneapolis Is Medina’s Preferred Storm & Disaster Restoration Company
Wade Ferris founded this company in 2007 on one idea: put the owner’s name on the truck, publish the address, and answer the phone yourself. That’s it. When a spring melt floods your walkout off County Road 24 at 2 a.m., Wade’s the one who picks up. His crew shows up in uniform, background-checked, carrying Dri-Eaz and Injectidry equipment, not rented junk from a big-box store.
Medina homeowners call us because we actually know the local terrain. The flat glacial ground between Lake Independence and the Crow River watershed holds water differently than the rolling lots in Orono or the newer subdivisions in Plymouth. We read that landscape before we drop a single air mover. When a hail event tracks along the MN-55 corridor and rips through the steep rooflines on those big custom builds, we know what that damage looks like before the adjuster even arrives. And because we deal with the adjuster directly, you’re never stuck in the middle relaying messages.
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing on every storm, water, and fire job. If it’s not done right, we make it right. One call brings Wade back. That’s not a slogan; it’s how an owner-operator survives 18 years in this business.
Our Storm & Disaster Restoration Services in Medina
We don’t do “solutions.” We do specific work: extracting water, drying structures, boarding up broken windows, tarping roofs, hauling debris, and rebuilding what the storm took. Here’s how those break down in Medina.
Storm Damage Cleanup
After a severe storm, Medina properties regularly show a mix of downed limbs, blown-out windows, and soaked insulation in attics where hail punched through. Our crew clears the debris, documents every square inch with photos for your insurer, and stabilizes the structure so water doesn’t keep getting in. We also flag anything that could trip a wetland buffer violation, because debris pushed into a protected corridor becomes a county problem fast.
Flood Damage Restoration
Flood restoration in Medina is different than anywhere else nearby. Those finished walkout basements with white oak floors, stone fireplaces, and custom millwork absorb water at a rate most techs underestimate. Our crews run Injectidry systems and commercial-grade B-Air air movers to pull moisture from thick hardwood and behind stone veneer, not just the surface. We take moisture readings every single day and hand you the full log when the job’s done. Nobody else in the trade does that.
Emergency Board-Up
When a tree goes through a window on a property off County Road 101 or a storm rips a patio door off its frame, that opening becomes an invitation for more damage. We board up with plywood cut to fit the actual opening, not a one-size sheet slammed over the hole. The job gets done right and in writing, and if the board-up has to stay through a rebuild, we make sure it’s braced for Minnesota wind, not a one-day patch.
Roof Tarping
Hail damage on Medina’s large, steeply-pitched roofs is a different animal than on a ranch in Corcoran. Tarps must be anchored to hold through the next front that rolls across the MN-55 corridor, and the tarp has to cover the full damaged section without dumping water onto the siding below. We measure, cut, and secure tarps like the roof actually has to survive another storm. Because it will.
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 Medina
The gear we run in your home isn’t a mystery. We use Dri-Eaz and Phoenix air movers, Injectidry drying systems, XPOWER fans, and B-Air equipment because they’re the professional standard, not the rental-counter leftover. That matters in Medina when you’re drying custom hardwood and stone finishes that would warp or stain under amateur drying. As an IICRC-certified and RIA-affiliated firm, we’re held to the industry’s highest standards on every single job.
Common Storm & Disaster Restoration Problems We See in Medina Homes
- Walkout basements flooding during spring melt. Medina’s flat glacial terrain and high seasonal water table push groundwater up fast when snow starts melting. Even a well-maintained sump pump can get overwhelmed in a matter of days, and finished lower levels take on water before anyone notices.
- Custom finishes that need longer dry-out times. White oak, stone veneer, and custom millwork hold moisture deep. A restoration crew that rushes the drying process leaves hidden water behind, and six months later the homeowner finds warped boards and mold behind the baseboards.
- Wetland buffer complications after debris removal. If a storm pushes debris into a protected wetland corridor, cleanup has to follow specific setback rules. We’ve seen homeowners get county notices because a well-meaning crew dumped debris in the wrong spot.
- Private septic systems failing during heavy rain. A big storm can saturate drain fields and back sewage into the home. Cleanup requires Hennepin County environmental health coordination for proper waste disposal, which most restoration companies don’t even know to ask about.
Pricing for Storm & Disaster Restoration in Medina, MN
Here are honest ranges for what we see in Medina. Storm damage cleanup typically runs $800-$2,500, depending on how much debris and how many openings need stabilizing. Flood damage restoration in a finished walkout basement usually falls between $3,500 and $12,000, because custom finishes and stone surfaces demand longer, more careful drying. Emergency board-up generally costs $350-$900 per opening. Roof tarping runs $450-$1,200, depending on roof pitch, size of the damaged area, and whether we need lift equipment. Sewage backup cleanup on private septic systems runs $2,000-$7,000, with the septic coordination and county inspection adding $400-$900 that fully sewerered suburbs never have to pay. Call (888) 690-6095 and we’ll give you a written estimate before any work starts. No trip charge inside Hennepin County.
We Also Serve Cities Near Medina
Our Storm & Disaster Restoration crews work throughout the western metro. If you’re in Orono, Mound, Plymouth, or Corcoran, you get the same live answer, the same written promise, and the same owner who stands behind the work. We know the difference between a wetland-buffer lot in Medina and a fully sewered subdivision two miles away, and we quote accordingly.
Serving Medina, MN - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Medina 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 - Storm & Disaster Restoration in Medina
Yes. Medina has one of the densest networks of protected wetland corridors in Hennepin County, and any restoration work that disturbs a buffer zone or pushes debris into a protected area can trigger permit requirements and county oversight. If your property backs onto a wetland, don’t let a crew start tarping or board-up until someone checks the setback. We handle that check before work begins so you don’t end up with a violation letter. Call (888) 690-6095 and we’ll walk you through it.
A private septic system means any sewage backup or storm-related waste has to be handled under Hennepin County environmental health rules, with proper inspection and disposal documentation. A restoration crew that doesn’t ask about your septic setup can illegally dump contaminated water and leave you holding the fine. We confirm septic status before we start and coordinate directly with the county when needed. Call (888) 690-6095 for an exact quote.
Wade answers his own phone 24/7, and if you’re in Medina we can typically have extraction running within the hour. The faster water gets pulled off custom hardwood and stone, the less damage you’re looking at, and the shorter the dry-out time overall.
Get a tarp over the damaged section as fast as you can, because the next front rolling across MN-55 will turn a small leak into a ceiling collapse. Then call (888) 690-6095. We’ll tarp, document everything with photos, and send the file directly to your adjuster so you’re not playing middleman.
Yes. We coordinate with Hennepin County environmental health for proper waste disposal and inspection on every septic-related storm backup in Medina. Most companies don’t even ask. That’s the difference between a clean job and a county fine. Call (888) 690-6095 to get a crew headed your way.
Written by Wade Ferris, Owner at Wade’s Restoration of Minneapolis, serving Medina since 2007.