Hurricane Storm Damage Restoration in Brigantine, NJ

When a tropical storm made landfall near Atlantic City with sustained winds of 75 mph, the barrier island community of Brigantine took a direct hit. This homeowner's property suffered some of the most significant damage on their block: large sections of roof shingles had been torn off, two windows had failed under the wind pressure, siding panels had been ripped from the south and west elevations, and water had entered through all three breach points to damage interior drywall, insulation, and flooring in two first-floor rooms.

The homeowner called us within hours of the storm passing. We had a crew on site the next morning with tarps and temporary boarding to stop further water intrusion while we conducted a comprehensive damage assessment. Our documentation — including aerial drone photography, written scope of damage, and material cost breakdowns — was submitted to the insurance carrier within 72 hours.

The insurance claim was approved for the full scope of work. Restoration began the following week and proceeded in a logical sequence designed to minimize total project time: roof first, then siding and windows, then interior remediation.

The roof work covered approximately 60% of the total roof area where shingles had been lost or compromised. We matched the existing Owens Corning Duration architectural shingle precisely by batch number to ensure a uniform appearance. All flashing in the repaired areas was replaced and new ice-and-water shield was run under the repaired sections.

On the siding elevation, we removed and replaced approximately 400 linear feet of damaged vinyl siding panels, matching the existing profile and color. Two double-hung windows on the south elevation had failed at the frame — both were replaced with impact-rated units to prevent recurrence. We also added hurricane straps to the top plate framing on the south wall, a structural upgrade the homeowner opted into during restoration.

Interior work included removing and replacing saturated drywall and insulation in two first-floor rooms, treating framing with antimicrobial solution before closing walls, installing new LVP flooring in the living room where the original hardwood had cupped from moisture, and repainting the affected rooms.