Damage Restoration Services in Hudson, MN
When a St. Croix River rise pushes water into a downtown Hudson basement or an ice dam lets loose through a bluff-district ceiling, you don’t need a call center three states away. You need someone who knows that the difference between a 54016 foundation repair and one in River Falls comes down to a DNR shoreline permit. Wade’s Restoration of Minneapolis answers the phone with a live person at (888) 690-6095 and Wade Ferris himself heads out to Hudson to see the damage, usually within the hour. He’s been doing this since 2007, and his name is on the truck.
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.
Why Hudson Homeowners Choose Wade’s Restoration of Minneapolis
Most restoration companies talk about their equipment. Wade talks about what happens when he hands you a moisture log at the end of a job and says, “Here’s every reading I took, every day.” That’s the difference. Hudson homeowners in the historic bluff district and out in the 2000s-era developments east of downtown have dealt with national chains that quote one price on the phone and a different one at the door. Wade runs a different kind of outfit. He publishes his address and license number. He answers his own phone at midnight. And every water, fire, and mold job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right, Wade makes it right. No crew you’ve never met, no runaround. Just Wade and his team, with IICRC and RIA credentials behind the work, showing up in uniforms and doing what they said they’d do.
Damage Restoration Services We Offer in Hudson
Water Damage Restoration
From St. Croix floodwater in downtown basements to a burst supply line in a Carmichael Road split-level, we extract, dry, and document everything. Wade takes moisture readings daily and hands you the full log. Learn more about water damage restoration in Hudson.
Mold Remediation
Older stone and brick foundations in the bluff district hold moisture like a sponge, and that’s where mold thrives in Hudson. We find the source, fix it, and remove the growth with containment and documented drying. Learn more about mold remediation in Hudson.
Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
A kitchen fire in a 1910 craftsman leaves smoke in places you’d never think to look. We clean what can be cleaned, remove what can’t be, and coordinate with your adjuster throughout. Learn more about fire and smoke damage restoration in Hudson.
Storm & Disaster Restoration
Hudson gets hit with everything from river flooding to wind damage off the valley. We board up, tarp, extract, and stabilize so the damage stops spreading while we scope the full repair.
Sewage Cleanup
Sewage backup in a Hudson basement is a health hazard, not just a mess. We remove contaminated water and materials, sanitize, and dry to a documented standard.
Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup
We handle what no homeowner should have to. Discreet, thorough, and compassionate cleanup that follows all applicable health and safety protocols.
Reconstruction & Cleanup
After the damage is mitigated, the rebuilding starts. Walls, floors, trim, paint, and even foundation work near the river can call for DNR permits. We handle that end to end, and always with a written scope before the first board is cut.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hudson
We cover all of Hudson, from the historic riverfront downtown to the newer developments east toward I-94. Wade is familiar with the old craftsman homes near Lakefront Park, the mid-century houses off Carmichael Road, the suburban build-out near Hudson Prairie Elementary, and the bluff-side streets around Birkmose Park. Response time across Hudson is typically under an hour once you’ve called (888) 690-6095.
- Historic downtown and riverfront district
- Birkmose Park area
- Carmichael Road corridor
- Hudson Prairie Elementary area
- East Hudson developments near I-94
Why Hudson’s Climate & Housing Affect Damage Restoration
Hudson sits directly on the St. Croix River, and that changes what restoration work looks like compared to inland towns a few miles east. The lower-elevation properties near the historic downtown riverfront face recurring riverine flood events that simply don’t exist in New Richmond or Baldwin. A wet spring with heavy snowmelt compounds the problem: saturated ground plus a rising water table pushes water into basements and crawl spaces from below while the river presses in from the side. On top of that, the St. Croix valley funnels cold Arctic air and amplifies freeze-thaw cycling. The steep-pitched older roofs in the historic district form ice dams that back water under shingles and into ceilings. Wade has stood in more than one downtown Hudson parlor watching water drip through a 1912 lath-and-plaster ceiling because an ice dam let go overnight.
The other half of the Hudson story is the housing stock itself. The late-19th and early-20th century craftsman and vernacular Victorian homes concentrated in the bluff district near the water were built with stone or brick foundations that wick moisture chronically. They were never waterproofed to modern standards, and a century of freeze-thaw has opened cracks that let groundwater in during every heavy rain or thaw. Meanwhile, the 2000s and 2010s tract construction east of downtown is now aging into its first generation of siding, roofing, and moisture-barrier failures. Restoration scopes differ sharply between the two zones. A mold job in a riverfront Victorian is often about foundation drainage and long-term moisture management. A water damage call in an east-side development is more likely a failed ice-and-water shield or a plastic supply line that gave out behind a wall. Any contractor who treats those two jobs the same is guessing, and Hudson homeowners deserve better than a guess.
Pricing for Damage Restoration in Hudson
- Water extraction and drying: $1,800 to $4,500 depending on square footage and water class
- Mold remediation: $2,000 to $8,000 for typical basement or crawl space jobs
- Fire and smoke cleanup: $3,500 to $25,000 depending on severity
- Sewage backup cleanup: $2,500 to $7,000 with sanitization and disposal
- Reconstruction after mitigation: Scoped and priced in writing, like a remodel, before any work begins
Estimates are free. There’s no trip charge inside the county. And Wade will give you a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received. Call (888) 690-6095 and ask him to come look.
Service Area - Cities Near Hudson
Wade’s Restoration of Minneapolis also serves the communities around Hudson. If you’re in home or nearby, we cover Lake Elmo, Stillwater, River Falls, and Oakdale with the same live-answer phone, the same written promise, and the same owner on speed dial.
Serving Hudson, MN - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hudson area and offer Storm & Disaster Restoration in Hudson, so we know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Damage Restoration in Hudson
How fast can someone actually get to my house in Hudson?
Wade typically arrives within an hour of your call to (888) 690-6095. For water emergencies, he can often have extraction equipment running the same hour. Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7, not a voicemail system.
Will insurance cover my damage restoration in Hudson?
Most homeowner policies cover sudden water damage, fire, and storm-related losses, though flood damage from the St. Croix typically requires a separate NFIP policy if you’re in a designated flood zone. Wade works directly with your adjuster, documents everything with photos and daily moisture readings, and makes sure you’re not stuck relaying information between two sides.
Do I really need professional restoration, or can I just dry it out myself?
If the water came from the St. Croix or a sewage backup, you need professional cleanup. That water carries contaminants you can’t see. Even clean-water leaks can get into drywall, flooring, and framing where household fans won’t reach. Wade’s Dri-Eaz and Phoenix equipment measures actual moisture content in materials, not just surface dampness.
What if the damage is near the St. Croix shoreline?
Here’s what surprises most Hudson homeowners: any structural repair touching soil or foundation within the St. Croix’s shoreland zone triggers Wisconsin DNR shoreland permit review. That can add weeks to a job timeline. Wade knows the process and builds that into the scope and schedule up front, so you’re not blindsided by the delay or the paperwork.
Does Wade’s Restoration offer any discounts for Hudson residents?
The standing offers apply in Hudson: $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Just mention it when you call (888) 690-6095.
Written by Wade Ferris, Owner at Wade’s Restoration of Minneapolis, serving Hudson and the St. Croix Valley since 2007.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local damage restoration pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Hudson Customers Say
"Sewer backup into the basement, which is about as bad as it gets. Full protective gear, everything porous out and bagged, sanitised properly, and you would never know now."
- Ignatius Oduya"He got there fast and the drying was thorough. The rebuild afterwards took longer than I had hoped waiting on matching flooring, and I would rather he had told me that at the start than a fortnight in."
- Antonia Mercado"He photographed everything before he touched a thing and took moisture readings every single day, then handed the whole file to the adjuster. Our claim went through without one argument."
- Roosevelt Dandridge