Storm Damage and Flood Cleanup in Denton, TX

Denton gets the full range of North Texas weather: spring hail, straight-line winds and rain heavy enough to flood streets in under an hour. In September 2020, a flash flood in Denton led to multiple water rescues. 911 Restoration of North Texas responds 24/7 to secure storm-damaged property, get the water out and make the repairs.

Estimates are free, we're licensed and insured, our crews train to IICRC standards, and every storm job is photographed and measured for your claim.

How Storms Damage Denton Properties

Hail on roofs. Hail damage isn't always obvious from the ground. A roof that took a beating may start leaking weeks later, in the next heavy rain.

Flat and low-slope roofs. Many apartment buildings and commercial buildings in Denton have flat or low-slope roofs. Water ponds after a storm and finds its way in through seams and flashings.

Trees in older neighborhoods. The streets west of the Square have large, mature trees. High winds bring down limbs onto roofs, porches and cars.

Flash flooding. Ground-level flood water carries mud, debris and contamination with it, so it needs a different cleanup than a clean-water leak.

A Walk-Around After the Storm

Once it's safe to go outside, a ten-minute check tells you a lot. Stay off the roof and away from downed power lines, and look for:

• Roof: missing or lifted shingles, shingle pieces in the yard, and dents on vents, flashing and gutters
• Windows and doors: cracked glass, torn screens and water at the sills
• Siding and trim: chips, holes or splits on the side of the house that faced the wind
• Trees: hanging limbs over the roof and trees that now lean
• Fences, sheds and carports: leaning posts and bent panels
• Inside, over the next few days: new ceiling stains, damp attic insulation and musty smells

Write down the date of the storm and take photos of everything you find. It makes the claim far easier to prove.

Why Flood Water Needs a Different Cleanup

Rain that drips through a damaged roof is usually clean when it arrives. Water that flows in at ground level is not. It has run across streets, yards and storm drains, and it carries soil, oil, bacteria and sometimes sewage. It's treated as contaminated, so drywall, insulation, carpet and pad that it soaked usually have to be cut out and replaced, and every remaining surface is cleaned and disinfected before drying. Don't try to wash flood mud out of carpet or keep soaked drywall — it isn't safe, and it often fails later.

What We Do

• Emergency roof tarping and board-up — openings covered to stop more water coming in
• Flood water removal — extraction, cleaning and disinfection after ground-level flooding
• Structural drying — wet ceilings, insulation, walls and floors dried out properly
• Debris and limb removal — cleared from the structure so repairs can start
• Storm damage documentation — photos and measurements for your claim before anything is removed
• Repairs — through our reconstruction team

Storm Damage to Apartments and Rental Property

After a big storm, an apartment community can have roof leaks, broken windows and wet units in several buildings at once. We start by stopping water from coming in, then work through the affected units in order of urgency. Each unit gets its own damage record, and the manager gets one schedule. For owners with a few rental houses rather than one complex, we handle each property as its own job, with its own documentation for the claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is flood damage covered by homeowner's insurance?

Usually not when water rises from the outside — that normally needs a separate flood policy. Rain that comes in through storm damage to the roof or windows usually is covered. We document how the water got in, because that is what the claim turns on.

Should I wait for my adjuster before doing anything?

No. Most policies expect you to prevent further damage, and tarping a roof or extracting water is exactly that. We photograph everything first, so your claim isn't affected.

Can you respond during a widespread storm?

Yes. We answer 24/7, and after a large storm we go first to properties that are actively taking on water.

How long does a storm repair take?

Tarping and water removal usually happen within a day. Drying typically takes several more days. Repairs depend on the damage and on how quickly the claim is agreed, and we keep you updated throughout.

Storm Damage? Call Now

An opening in the roof lets in more water every time it rains. Call 911 Restoration of North Texas at (817) 554-3849, 24 hours a day.

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