Atmospheric river wind events, ice storm tree-fall, and Pacific windstorm legacy regularly drive water through Portland roofs. Emergency tarp-up stops further damage; structural drying handles what already happened.
Here's what to do — and what not to do — in the next 5 minutes. The window between the loss starting and significant structural damage is short.
Storm damage to Portland roofs falls into four categories.
Atmospheric river events bring 40-60 mph sustained winds with higher gusts. Combined with saturated material, wind events strip moss-encrusted shingles, lift flashing, and damage roof penetrations. November 2006 and January 2022 events both produced widespread Portland roof damage.
February 2021 ice storm brought down enormous numbers of trees onto Portland-area roofs. January 2024 ice storm caused similar damage. Severe damage but easy to identify and claim.
Portland's persistent humidity supports heavy moss growth on roofs. Moss lifts and degrades asphalt shingles, then storms tear them off in concentrated areas. Annual moss treatment extends roof life dramatically.
Roof valleys and flashing around chimneys, skylights, and vent penetrations are common failure points. Portland humidity and UV exposure degrade seals over time.
Our crew arrives with emergency tarp materials, water extraction equipment, structural drying gear, full PPE. In the first 60 minutes: roof assessment from safe vantage, emergency tarp installation, interior water extraction, moisture mapping, photographic documentation, structural drying positioning.
Over 24-48 hours: continued structural drying of saturated insulation, ceiling drywall, wall cavities; antimicrobial pre-treatment; daily moisture monitoring; coordination with adjuster on roof and water-damage scopes.
We bill your insurance carrier directly so your out-of-pocket cost is typically just your deductible. We work with every major Oregon carrier including PEMCO and Country Financial — and high-net-worth specialty carriers for custom-home losses.
Same-hour dispatch to all of these Portland-area cities. Our crews are local — we know the neighborhoods, the watersheds, the construction patterns, and the carriers.
Standard homeowners covers sudden and accidental damage from wind and storm events including resulting water damage.
Same-hour Portland dispatch once the active storm has passed. Tarping during active conditions is unsafe.
TWM Water Restoration handles the water-damage restoration scope. Roof repair is performed by licensed roofing contractors — we coordinate with your carrier's preferred roofer.
Moss-damaged roofs accelerate failure during storms. We can recommend Portland-area roofers experienced with moss treatment and roof replacement.
Roof repair: 2-6 weeks. Water damage restoration: 10-14 days mitigation plus 3-8 weeks reconstruction. Total 6-14 weeks for moderate damage.
Same-hour IICRC-certified crew dispatch. Direct insurance billing. Free on-site assessment.