A customer’s experience
“They have been very professional and thorough. Came out every day to check progress. Called ahead. Very friendly and courteous Jake, Luke, Billy and Anthony have all been great.”
A roof opening can leave damage below it
A white oak came through the roof of the Cleveland Heights home pictured here, opening the living room and bathroom to the weather. After the tree was removed, we tarped the roof and removed damaged materials. Professional tradesmen carried out the repairs and remodeling.
That project illustrates why temporary protection and the indoor loss belong in the same assessment. Tell us which rooms are affected, whether water is still entering, and what has already been done.
See the complete Cleveland Heights storm project.
Plan the repair with Cleveland Heights' building requirements
The city's Division of Building asks homeowners or contractors to check before repair or construction work. Its guidance also identifies Architectural Board of Review approval for work that changes a property's appearance.
- Describe the proposed repair. Have your repair contractor explain any structural, window or exterior changes to the city.
- Keep the loss record. Photos and cleanup findings help distinguish damaged materials from optional improvements.
- Check before covering the work. Ask the responsible trades about permits and inspection stages for their scope.
Local resource: Cleveland Heights building permits and design review.
Cleanup for more than a roof opening
We provide water extraction and structural drying, sewage cleanup and fire and smoke cleanup for Cleveland Heights homes. Share earlier leak repairs or cleanup attempts when you call so the assessment follows the full history of the damage.
If a claim is involved, we document the loss and communicate with your adjuster. Your insurer determines coverage. Our storm damage cleanup service explains the emergency protection and mitigation stage.
Before and after: the Cleveland Heights storm project
The before photographs show the tree impact and affected rooms. The finished rooms show the permanent repairs and remodeling by professional tradesmen.
Before you call
Can you help after a tree damages a Cleveland Heights home?
Call with the damage you can describe from a safe location and tell us whether the tree has been removed and emergency officials have allowed access. Our assessment establishes the next course of action, including temporary protection and the affected indoor materials.
What should my contractor check before permanent repairs in Cleveland Heights?
The city asks homeowners or contractors to check with its Division of Building before repair or construction work. Structural work and changes to the property’s appearance can involve different reviews. Ask the repair contractor which permits and design approvals apply to the actual proposal.
Who completed the permanent repairs in the pictured Cleveland Heights project?
Professional tradesmen performed the repairs and remodeling. Our work included roof tarping and damaged-material removal after the tree was removed, with our project manager facilitating communications among the homeowner, municipality, suppliers and trades.