Storm Damage
Rapid securing and repair after wind, hail, and falling-limb damage.
When a storm tears through Montgomery County, the cleanup cannot wait. Wind, hail, and falling limbs leave properties open to weather, intruders, and further damage, and every hour an opening sits unsecured the problem grows. Terracotta Construction responds to storm damage across the Greater Houston area with hazard clearing, board-up and securing, fence and structure repair, and clear documentation for your insurance. We are locally owned, licensed, and insured, and we move fast when it counts.
What Storm Damage Service Covers and Who Needs It
Storm damage service is the work of stabilizing a property after severe weather and then putting the damaged parts back in order. It starts with making things safe, such as clearing downed limbs off a roof or driveway, securing an opening before rain gets in, and removing hazards that could hurt someone or cause a second wave of damage. From there it moves into repair, restoring fences, gates, outbuildings, and structures back to where they were before the storm hit.
Texas weather creates a steady list of reasons to call. High straight-line winds snap limbs and flatten fence runs. Hail dents and cracks metal, splits older wood, and beats up exposed surfaces. Saturated ground loosens posts and topples trees that looked solid the day before. Any one of these can leave a home or business with a hole in its perimeter, a limb resting on a roof, or debris scattered where people walk and drive.
Homeowners call us when a tree comes down across the yard or a fence section is laid flat. Property managers and landlords call us to secure and reopen units fast so tenants stay safe and covered. Businesses call us when a damaged gate, sign structure, or fence becomes a security and liability concern overnight. In every case the first goal is the same: close the property back in, remove the danger, and stop the damage from spreading.
Wind, Hail, and Fallen Limb Damage We Handle
Wind damage tends to hit the perimeter and anything tall first. We straighten and rebuild downed fence runs, reset or replace posts that the wind worked loose, rehang and re-square gates that got twisted, and re-secure panels and trim that wind has peeled away. Where a fence is mostly recoverable we rebuild it, and where a section is destroyed we replace just that part rather than charging you for the whole line.
Hail damage is often less obvious but just as real. Hail dents and splits exposed wood, dings metal panels and roofing on outbuildings and metal structures, and shreds anything thin or aged. We inspect the surfaces that take the hit, document the impact, and repair or replace the damaged materials with quality stock rated for Texas heat, sun, and moisture so the fix outlasts the next round of weather.
Fallen limbs and downed trees are the most dangerous part of the job and the part we treat with the most care. We clear limbs off fences, roofs, driveways, and walkways, cut and haul debris away, and assess what the falling weight did underneath, because a limb that crushed a fence panel may also have cracked a rail or shifted a post you cannot see at a glance. We focus on hazard removal and the structures we build and repair, and when a job calls for specialized tree work or other trades, we tell you straight so the right people handle it.
Board-Up, Securing, and What to Expect
The first move after a storm is almost always to secure the property. If a fence is down along a pool, a gate is torn off, or an outbuilding is open to the weather, we board up and close the gap so the space is safe and not an invitation to weather or intruders. This is temporary stabilization done right, meant to hold cleanly until the full repair is finished, not a patch that fails the first windy night.
We respond to storm calls across Montgomery County and Greater Houston, and we offer 24/7 emergency response when an opening cannot wait until morning. Once the property is secure, we walk the full scope with you, separate the urgent safety items from the cosmetic finish, and prioritize the work so the dangerous and exposed problems get handled first. You will always know what we are doing now, what comes next, and roughly how long each stage takes.
After stabilization, the repair phase rebuilds what the storm took. We reset posts in fresh concrete and brace them plumb while they cure, rebuild fence runs to match the existing line, repair or replace structure components, and test gates through a full swing and latch. When the work is finished we clear the debris, clean up the site, and walk the completed job with you so nothing is left half done.
Insurance Documentation and Working With Your Claim
Storm repairs often run through an insurance claim, and good documentation is what keeps that process smooth. From the first visit we record what the storm did, photographing the damage, noting the affected fences, gates, structures, and surfaces, and writing down the materials and work needed to set it right. You get clear records you can hand to your adjuster instead of trying to reconstruct the damage from memory after cleanup has already started.
Because we provide a detailed written estimate that spells out the scope, materials, and cost, you have a document that lines up with what an insurer expects to see. We are happy to coordinate around your claim timeline, securing the property right away to prevent further damage while the paperwork moves, then completing the permanent repairs once everything is approved. We do not file the claim for you, but we make sure you are not missing the documentation you need to file it yourself.
Why Doing Storm Repair Right Matters
Storm work done in a hurry has a way of failing twice. A post reset without enough concrete in soaked ground leans again with the next front. A panel screwed back without checking the cracked rail behind it pops loose by the following week. A board-up thrown on loose does not hold. We stabilize and repair the way we would on our own property, which means we fix the cause and not just the visible symptom, and we use quality materials so the repair outlasts the storm that caused it.
Speed and quality are not opposites when the work is done by an experienced crew. We move fast to secure the property, because every hour an opening sits exposed invites more damage, but we do not cut the corners that matter for the permanent fix. Solid posts, square gates, matched materials, and properly closed openings are what separate a repair that holds from one that just looks finished on cleanup day.
Because we are licensed and insured, you are protected while we are on your property, and you are working with an accountable local company rather than an out-of-town crew chasing storms that may be gone before your repair settles. We stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee, and after a storm, when so much feels out of your control, that accountability is worth a great deal.
Get a Free Storm Damage Estimate
If a storm has left your property with a downed fence, a limb on the roof, an open gate, or debris in the yard, the first step is a free estimate. We will look at the full extent of the damage, secure anything urgent, and give you a clear written price along with the documentation you need for an insurance claim. Terracotta Construction is locally owned right here in Montgomery, Texas, and we treat your property like it is on our own street.
We respond to storm damage throughout Montgomery County and the Greater Houston area, including Montgomery, Conroe, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Willis, Huntsville, Tomball, Spring, Cypress, and Katy. Whether you need a single section rebuilt, a property boarded up overnight, or a full cleanup after a hard front comes through, we are ready to help.
Call Terracotta Construction at (936) 955-4083 for your free storm damage estimate. We also offer 24/7 emergency response when a storm leaves your property open and you need it secured right now.
Storm Damage FAQs
How fast can you respond after a storm?+
We offer 24/7 emergency response across Montgomery County and Greater Houston for storm situations that cannot wait, such as a downed fence along a pool, a torn-off gate, or a limb resting on a structure. We move quickly to secure the property and stop further damage, then schedule the full repair around your needs and any insurance timeline.
Do you handle the insurance claim for me?+
We do not file the claim on your behalf, but we make sure you have everything you need to file it. From the first visit we document the damage with photos and notes and provide a detailed written estimate of the scope, materials, and cost. Those records line up with what your adjuster expects, so you are not reconstructing the damage from memory after cleanup begins.
My fence was flattened by wind. Can it be rebuilt or does it need full replacement?+
It depends on how much of the run is recoverable. Sometimes a fence that looks destroyed is mostly salvageable and we can reset and rebuild it. Other times the posts have been loosened in saturated ground or a section is beyond repair, and replacing just that part is the right call. We assess the full line during your free estimate and give you the honest answer either way.
Can you secure my property tonight and repair it later?+
Yes. Temporary stabilization is often the first step. We board up openings, close gaps, and secure downed gates or fence sections so the property is safe and protected from weather and intruders, then return for the permanent repair once the urgent items are handled and any claim is in motion. The board-up is done to hold cleanly, not as a patch that fails overnight.
Do you remove fallen trees and limbs?+
We clear fallen limbs and debris off fences, roofs, driveways, and walkways to remove the immediate hazard and reach the damage underneath, and we haul that material away. We focus on hazard clearing and the structures we build and repair. When a job calls for specialized large-tree work or other trades, we tell you plainly so the right people handle it safely.
What does storm damage repair cost?+
Cost depends on the type and extent of the damage, how much securing is needed up front, and the materials involved, so there is no flat rate that fits every storm. That is why we provide a free on-site estimate. We assess the full scope, write down what needs to be done, and give you a clear price, which also serves as documentation if you are filing an insurance claim.
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