Trusted Storm & Disaster Restoration for Minneapolis Homeowners
When a storm tears through Minneapolis, the damage doesn’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. A downed tree through a roof, six inches of floodwater in a finished basement, or wind-driven rain pouring through broken windows all demand the same thing: someone who will pick up the phone right now and get to your house fast. Wade Ferris has answered his own phone for 24 Hour Storm & Disaster Restoration in Minneapolis, MN since 2007, and he can have extraction running inside the hour in most of Minneapolis. Call (888) 690-6095 the moment you see trouble, and you’ll get Wade or a member of his crew on the line, not a voicemail tree.
We’ve spent over 29 years serving local communities, and we know what a Minneapolis storm does to a house - that’s why locals call us the Best Storm & Disaster Restoration in Minneapolis, MN. Hail chews up roofs in Golden Valley. Straight-line winds snap mature trees in Robbinsdale. Spring snowmelt and summer downpours push water into basements all over Hennepin County. Wade’s Restoration is locally owned and owner-operated, with a published address and license number. You’ll find Wade’s name on the truck, not a national logo. And when the job is done, you’ll find him at the hardware store on a Saturday, same as you.
What Our Storm & Disaster Restoration Service Includes
Here’s what we actually do when we show up at a Minneapolis home after a storm. Every one of these services starts the same way: a real person walks your property with you, documents the damage with photos, and lays out a written scope of work before anything gets touched. No surprises at the door.
Storm Damage Cleanup
This is the full response when a storm leaves your property looking like a war zone. We remove fallen branches, clear strewn debris, and stabilize anything that’s about to fall or fail. Wade’s crew will tarp, board, and secure the site before the cleanup even starts, because the last thing you need is more damage while you’re waiting for repairs. We document everything for your insurance claim as we go.
Flood Damage Restoration
Floodwater in Minneapolis is rarely clean water. It picks up fertilizer, sewage, and whatever else it touches on the way into your house. We don’t just pump it out. We extract the water, dry the structure with professional-grade equipment from XPOWER and B-Air, and take moisture readings every single day until the numbers are back to normal. You get the full moisture log at the end of the job, in writing, because almost nobody in this trade hands that over.
Emergency Board-Up
A broken window or a kicked-in door after a storm is an open invitation to rain, animals, and people who have no business being there. We board up openings with plywood cut to fit and secured properly, not just slapped over a hole. Wade or one of his background-checked crew members handles this fast, usually the same day you call. It’s temporary, but it’s done right enough to hold until permanent repairs are scheduled.
Roof Tarping
When a tree branch punches through shingles or wind peels back a section of roof, the water gets in fast. We tarp the damaged area to keep rain out until a roofer can do the permanent fix. The tarp is anchored properly so it doesn’t flap loose in the next Minneapolis windstorm. This is one of those jobs where doing it wrong costs you more than not doing it at all, and we’ve seen plenty of corners cut by others.
Debris Removal
Downed trees, broken glass, scattered siding. We haul it all off so you can actually see what you’re dealing with. Debris removal sounds simple until you’re looking at a thirty-foot maple across your driveway, and then it’s a real job. Wade’s crew has the saws, trailers, and manpower to clear the property without turning your lawn into a second disaster zone.
Wind Damage Repair
High winds in Minneapolis do sneaky damage. Shingles lifted just enough to leak later. Siding popped loose. Fences blown over. Fascia torn off. We repair what the wind broke and document what it weakened, so your insurance adjuster gets a complete picture. If the damage is structural, we’re honest about that too, and we’ll tell you before you spend money on a cosmetic fix.
Every one of these services is covered by the 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, Wade makes it right. In writing, on every contract.
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
Most Minneapolis homeowners don’t think about the brand of equipment that dries out their house, but it matters more than you’d expect. We run XPOWER air movers and exhausters on flood jobs because they move serious air volume and hold up through days of continuous run time. When a basement floods, the difference between drying it in three days and five days is usually the equipment doing the work. XPOWER machines don’t quit halfway through.
We rely on B-Air for supplemental drying in tight spaces, closets, and crawl spaces where the big machines won’t fit. And on jobs where water gets trapped in walls or under hardwood floors, Injectidry systems pull moisture out of cavities that fans alone can’t reach. That’s the difference between a dry wall and a wall that grows mold in six months. Whether your restoration calls for these machines or something else entirely, Wade brings the right tool for the job, not whatever happens to be on the truck.
Signs You Need Storm & Disaster Restoration Right Now
- Water is pooling where it shouldn’t be. If water is standing in your basement, seeping through a ceiling, or running down a wall, you don’t have time to wait. Minneapolis homes with standing water start growing mold in 24 to 48 hours, and the structural damage compounds from day one. Call now, not tomorrow.
- You can see daylight through your roof. A hole in the roof is an active leak, and every hour of rain makes the repair bigger. Even a small puncture lets water into the attic, where it soaks insulation and drips down into ceilings and walls. A tarp today is far cheaper than a roof deck replacement next month.
- Windows or doors are broken open. A storm that breaks glass or forces a door also lets in everything that follows. Rain, animals, and unwanted visitors. Boarding up immediately protects your property and keeps your insurance claim from getting denied for negligence. Insurers expect you to mitigate damage, and an open house is evidence against you.
- Tree limbs are resting on your roof or power lines. A limb on a roof keeps pressing down through every gust of wind, and a limb on a power line is a fire hazard you can’t see. Don’t try to pull anything down yourself, especially near lines. Call us, and we’ll handle the safe removal and roof assessment.
- You smell must or damp that wasn’t there before the storm. That smell is mold or mildew starting up in a wall cavity or under flooring. Storms in Minneapolis often leave hidden moisture that takes weeks to show up as a smell, and by then the damage is done. A moisture check catches it early, and a free second opinion on any written estimate means you don’t pay to find out.
Our Storm & Disaster Restoration Process
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You call, Wade or his team answers. No voicemail, no answering service. You get a live person who asks the right questions about what you’re seeing. If it’s an emergency, Wade heads out, and he’s typically on the road within the hour for Minneapolis addresses.
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We assess the damage with you standing right there. Wade or his crew walks the whole property, inside and out, with you alongside. We take photos of everything, mark moisture readings where water is involved, and make sure you understand what happened before we touch anything. No one starts tearing things out without your say-so.
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You get a written scope of work. Before any work begins, we hand you a line-item description of what we’re going to do and what it costs. This is where the no-hassle upfront pricing comes in. You decide what gets done, not us. If your insurance is involved, Wade talks to the adjuster directly so you’re not relaying messages back and forth.
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We do the work, and we document everything. Our background-checked, uniformed crew handles extraction, drying, board-up, tarping, debris removal, repairs. Every day, Wade takes moisture readings and logs them. Those logs are yours at the end, a complete record of what was done and when the structure was dry.
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We walk the job with you before we leave. You see the finished work, you ask the questions, and you get the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t right in the next 90 days, Wade comes back and makes it right. That’s the whole deal.
How Much Does Storm & Disaster Restoration Cost in Minneapolis?
Storm restoration costs in Minneapolis depend on the scale of the storm itself, not on some corporate price sheet. A standard emergency board-up for a broken window or door typically runs $150 to $400. Roof tarping on a damaged section usually lands between $300 and $700, depending on roof pitch and how much tarp the job needs. Full flood damage restoration, with extraction and structural drying, commonly falls between $2,500 and $8,000 in Minneapolis homes, depending on square footage and whether walls or flooring need to come out. Debris removal from a downed tree or major storm scatter is usually $400 to $1,200.
The biggest factors that change your price are the amount of water involved, the time it sat before we arrived, and whether structural materials need removal. You avoid overpaying by getting everything in writing before work starts, and by asking for moisture readings along the way. A free second opinion on any written estimate means you can compare ours to anyone else’s and see the difference. And remember, there’s no trip charge inside our own county, and seniors and veterans always get 10% off. Call (888) 690-6095 for an exact quote, free.
Storm & Disaster Restoration Near Minneapolis
We serve Minneapolis and the surrounding communities: Saint Anthony, Columbia Heights, Golden Valley, Saint Louis Park, Robbinsdale, Falcon Heights, Crystal, Roseville, New Brighton, New Hope, and Richfield. If you’re in St. Paul or the northwestern suburbs, we’re close. Response times are usually under an hour in Minneapolis proper, under two hours in the surrounding cities. If you’re looking for Storm & Disaster Restoration in Saint Anthony or Storm & Disaster Restoration in Columbia Heights, we cover those areas daily. And if you’re reading this from home, just call. We’ll come to you.
Serving Minneapolis, MN - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Minneapolis 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 About Storm & Disaster Restoration in Minneapolis
Storm and disaster restoration is the process of stabilizing, drying, cleaning, and repairing a home after severe weather or an unexpected destructive event. In Minneapolis, that usually means hail, straight-line winds, flooding, or fallen trees, and the immediate work involves board-up, tarping, water extraction, and debris removal, followed by structural drying and repairs. The goal is to stop further damage immediately and then restore the home to the way it was before the storm. Wade’s Restoration handles our Storm & Disaster Restoration in Minneapolis through every phase, from the first emergency call to the final walk-through.
Emergency response work like board-up, tarping, and water extraction is done the same day you call in most Minneapolis cases. Full drying of a flooded structure takes three to five days depending on the amount of water and the materials involved, with moisture readings taken daily. Complete restoration, including repairs and reconstruction, can run from a few days to a few weeks depending on the storm’s severity. We’ll give you a realistic timeline in the written scope before any work starts.
Emergency board-up runs $150 to $400, roof tarping $300 to $700, debris removal $400 to $1,200, and full flood restoration $2,500 to $8,000 for a typical Minneapolis home. Severe storm damage that requires structural repair is scoped and priced in writing, like a remodel, not on a per-hour emergency model. Several factors affect the final number: the water volume, how long damage sat before we arrived, and what materials need removal. Call (888) 690-6095 for a free estimate, and remember there’s no trip charge inside our county.
We service storm damage in single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, and small commercial buildings throughout Minneapolis and the surrounding suburbs. The equipment we bring, including XPOWER air movers, B-Air drying systems, and Injectidry cavity drying units, handles every common residential floor plan and construction type. Whether your flooded basement is an 1890s Minneapolis classic or a 2005 Golden Valley build, the process is the same: extract, dry, verify with moisture readings, and hand you the log. We work with your insurance adjuster directly on any claim.
Yes. Wade Ferris answers his own phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and he can have extraction running inside the hour in most of Minneapolis. A live person picks up every call, no voicemail, no answering service. If the storm hits at two in the morning and your basement is filling up, that’s exactly when you call. To wade is what you do through a flooded basement at two in the morning, and it happens to be his name.
Every water, fire, and mold restoration job is covered by the 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, Wade makes it right, and that promise is stamped in writing on every restoration contract. You don’t chase a warranty department. You call Wade, and he comes back. That’s the benefit of hiring a local owner-operator instead of a national chain.
You don’t need to do much, and you shouldn’t put yourself at risk. If water is rising, shut off the power to the affected area only if you can do so safely without stepping into water. Don’t move heavy wet furniture or try to unclog drains yourself. Take photos of visible damage for your own records. Then call (888) 690-6095 and let Wade’s crew handle the rest. We’ll guide you through everything over the phone while Wade is on the road.
Schedule Your Storm & Disaster Restoration Service in Minneapolis Today
When the storm passes and your house is damaged, waiting isn’t a strategy. Call (888) 690-6095 now and you’ll get Wade Ferris or one of his crew on the line, any hour of any day. You’ll get a straight answer, a fast response, and a written estimate with no obligation and no trip charge inside our county. If you’re a senior or veteran, you get 10% off automatically. Call today, and we’ll be at your door before the next weather front rolls through.
Written by Wade Ferris, Owner at Wade’s Restoration of Minneapolis, serving Minneapolis and surrounding communities since 2007.