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Lightning Damage Repair and Cleanup

Lightning strikes to or near your home can cause structural or fire damage as well as human injury or even death. If you have water, fire or mold after a lightning strike, let Restoration Local cleanup and repair the damage. Call 888-443-3110 for a free in-person estimate from a certified restoration company.

What Is Lightning Damage Repair?

Lightning damage restoration is the process of cleaning and repairing your home or business after damage from a lightning strike. Lightning can cause fires, but it may indirectly result in water or mold damage as well. Our restoration contractors provide fast, dependable water, fire and mold repair and cleaning services.

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How Does Lightning Cause Damage?

Lightning causes damage to your home or business in several ways. First, lightning can reach temperatures five times hotter than the sun. As a result, this can start fires as well as produce smoke and charring.

Aside from directly starting a fire, a lightning strike may cause a surge through electrical wiring and systems. This could damage electronics and appliances or even cause sparks that start a fire or produce smoke.

The heat can also cause moisture within masonry and wood to superheat. As the moisture boils, it expands and creates a mini-explosion of steam. The steam is powerful enough to split trees, your roof or even foundation walls. 

A lightning bolt also causes a powerful shockwave. This can damage concrete, brick, cinder block, plaster and stone and even break glass or crack your foundation.

Whether due to expanding steam or a shockwave, this type of lightning damage usually results in water damage. If not found and repaired immediately, it can result in mold as well.

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Damage to your home or business after a lightning strike? Get professional lightning damage restoration services now to clean up and make repairs. We fix all types of water, fire or mold damage caused by lightning strikes and thunderstorms.
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What Type of Lightning Damage Do You Repair?

Restoration Local cleans up fire, water or mold damage caused by a lightning strike. This could be as a result of lightning striking your home or from damage caused by a fallen tree branch or another cause related to thunderstorms. 

The most common service we provide is fire damage cleanup. Smoke and fires from lightning can spread throughout your home, leaving soot stains and charring. 

However, we also offer water damage cleanup and mold removal services. Typically, water and mold are the results of structural damage like a damaged or leaky roof.

Since it can be hard to tell the extent of lightning damage without an assessment, call our restoration technicians today for more information. We offer a free in-home estimate and can determine if lightning damage repair services are necessary.

What Is the Lightning Damage Cleanup and Repair Process?

Although the exact lightning damage repair process depends on the type of damage you have, the following steps apply for most cleanup services. Your restoration technician will explain if they need to change the process.

  1. Assess the Damage – Firstly, our technicians look at the damage and write up a detailed estimate.
  2. Secure the Property – When necessary, they will tarp and board up the damage to keep your building safe.
  3. Dry Out the Area – For cases involving water and mold, they remove standing water and dry the area thoroughly
  4. Remove Damaged Materials – Then they clean smoke and soot stains and safely remove damaged materials.
  5. Disinfect and Deodorize – Likewise, they also disinfect and deodorize the area to ensure it is safe.
  6. Rebuild and Restore – Finally, they rebuild and restore your home to the original condition.

How Much Does Lightning Damage Cleanup Cost?

The total price for cleanup depends on the cause and amount of damage, but you can expect lightning damage restoration to cost between $500 and $2,500 or more. Since every situation is unique, it’s difficult to estimate the cost of restoration after a lightning strike without seeing the damage first hand. For that reason, we offer a free in-person estimate.

Why Hire a Lightning Damage Repair Company?

The number one reason to hire a lightning damage restoration company is quick response and thorough cleanup services. Although you can clean up damage on your own, it’s easy to overlook something. This can result in structural damage or mold in as little as days or weeks.

If you have water, fire or mold damage as the result of a lightning strike, then Restoration Local is here to help clean up and repair your home. Our restoration technicians are trained to repair the damage right the first time. Call 888-443-3110 now for a free in-person estimate.

  • Always Free Estimates Our technicians assess the damage and provide a free in-home estimate for cleanup and repair services.
  • 24-Hour Emergency Service We offer 24-hour emergency response to limit damage and restore your home or business fast.
  • 30-Minute Response Time Also, we provide a 30-minute rapid response to keep your home or business safe.
  • Licensed and Insured Our restoration technicians are licensed and insured to protect you throughout lightning damage cleanup.
  • Professional Equipment and Techniques We use professional-grade equipment and advanced techniques to clean up lightning damage.
  • Local Professionals Our restoration crews are local and have years of training and experience in removal and cleanup.
  • We Work With Your Insurance Company Lastly, we accept all insurance companies and can even work with them directly to make your life easier.

Restoration Local’s storm damage cleanup technicians provide water, fire or mold cleanup and repair services. From lightning damage repair to hail damage cleanup and wind damage cleanup, our local technicians are here to help restore your home or business after any storm or disaster.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lightning Damage Cleanup Services

It’s normal to have questions about lightning damage or the cleanup process. These are some of the more common ones we get but if you still have questions, call us today and one of our restoration technicians can assist you.

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It takes experience and the right equipment to clean up water, fire or mold damage properly. Let the experts at Restoration Local® give you peace of mind after a disaster or emergency. Licensed and insured, our contractors will get the job done right and keep your family safe.

Restoration Local® makes it easy to get water, fire and mold restoration services near you fast. With contractors covering 95% of the continental United States, we offer 24-hour emergency services and less than 30-minute response time. Call us now for a free in-person estimate from a certified restoration contractor.