Storm and Rain Water Damage Restoration in Johnson County, KS

Johnson County gets its share of severe weather: spring thunderstorms that drop inches of rain in an hour, hail that cracks shingles, high winds that peel back roofing and siding, and winter ice that builds up along the eaves. When rain gets into your home through the roof, windows, or basement, Blue Valley Water Damage Restoration responds 24/7 to remove the water, dry your home, and repair the interior damage. Call (913) 395-8488

How storm water gets inside

• Hail and wind-damaged roofs. Cracked or missing shingles and lifted flashing let rain into the attic, where it soaks insulation and comes through ceilings.
• Ice dams. Snow melts on a warm roof, refreezes at the cold eaves, and backs water up under the shingles into exterior walls and ceilings.
• Window wells. Leaves and debris clog window well drains, and water fills the well until it pours through basement egress windows.
• Wind-driven rain. Hard rain blown sideways gets past windows, doors, and siding that normally keep water out.
• Power outages. Storms knock out power, and a sump pump without battery backup stops working right when it's needed. See sump pump failure cleanup.
• Overwhelmed gutters and downspouts. Water dumped next to the foundation can push into the basement through cracks and wall joints.

What to do after a storm

1. Check for safety hazards. Stay away from downed power lines, and don't enter a room with water near electrical outlets or a sagging ceiling.
2. Prevent more water from getting in. Put buckets under drips, move furniture, and if it's safe, clear window well debris.
3. Photograph everything, inside and out, including roof damage visible from the ground, before cleanup starts.
4. Contact a roofer for emergency tarping if the roof is damaged.
5. Call us to remove interior water and start drying.

Our storm water damage process

1. 24/7 response. After a big storm, we prioritize active leaks and standing water.
2. Inspection and documentation. We use moisture meters and thermal imaging to find water in ceilings, walls, and floors, and photograph the damage for your claim.
3. Water extraction. We remove standing water from basements, carpet, and hard floors.
4. Remove wet materials. Soaked attic and ceiling insulation, ceiling drywall, carpet pad, and the bottom of basement drywall are removed when they can't be dried.
5. Structural drying and dehumidification. We dry the structure to a measured standard. Humid summer storms make dehumidification especially important.
6. Rebuild. Once the roof or opening is repaired and the interior is dry, our water damage reconstruction work restores ceilings, walls, flooring, and paint.

Fix the outside, then the inside

Interior repairs only last if the exterior problem is solved first. We coordinate timing with your roofer, window contractor, or gutter installer, so we aren't rebuilding a ceiling under a roof that still leaks. When a storm affects many homes in the area, roofers book up quickly, so we can start drying the interior while you wait for exterior repairs.

Help with your insurance claim

Wind and hail damage to your roof, and the interior water damage that results, are commonly covered under homeowners policies. Damage from rising surface water is typically handled differently and may require separate flood insurance, and window well and seepage claims depend on your policy. We document the storm-related cause, the moisture readings, and every damaged area, and we can meet your adjuster on site. We'll explain what we see, but your insurer makes the coverage decision.

Storm damage across Johnson County

We help homeowners recover from storm water damage in Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, and Lee's Summit, MO.

Storm water damage FAQ

My ceiling started leaking during a storm. What do I do?

Put a bucket under the leak, move furniture and electronics, and turn off power to that room if water is near a light fixture. Call a roofer for tarping and call us to dry the ceiling and attic before the drywall and insulation are ruined.

Window well water came into my basement. Is that covered?

It depends on your policy and the cause. We document how the water entered and the extent of the damage so your insurer has what it needs to decide.

Do you do roof repairs?

No. We handle the interior: water removal, drying, and repairs to ceilings, walls, and flooring. We can coordinate with your roofer so the work happens in the right order.

How soon after a storm should I call?

As soon as you see water. Wet insulation and drywall start breaking down quickly, and mold can begin growing within a couple of days in warm, humid weather.

Storm left water in your home?

Call Blue Valley Water Damage Restoration any time. We'll get the water out and your home dried before the damage spreads. Call (913) 395-8488