Limit Immediate and Cumulative Harm from Extreme Weather Events

Use the pause Minnesotans are experiencing in typical weather patterns as the season changes, at least on the calendar, to your advantage by getting your St. Paul residence ready for storm damage cleanup. It is rare to have temperatures in the 70s and little to no precipitation in mid-fall, which are perfect conditions for inspecting features of your residence that can be problem areas when sleet, ice, and snow storms eventually arrive.

Look Topside

LightSpeed of Twin Cities East Metro and other experts agree that crucial tasks to complete every fall in St. Paul include a close inspection of your roof for loose shingles and flashings, an insulation and edge seal checkup in the attic, and a thorough cleaning of clogged gutters and downspouts. As you evaluate the essential top of your home’s envelope, arrange for repairs immediately. If you wait for storm damage to occur, you swiftly discover an icy roof is not a safe workspace, and repair materials are challenging to work with when temperatures descend to freezing and eventually below zero. 

  • Roof-Related Storm Damage Evidence

  • Ripped-off or collapsed shingles and decking result from high winds and heavy snow.

  • Fairytale-looking glistening icicles signal progressive damage from clogged gutters and poorly sealed or insulated attics. Freezing and thawing cycles cause trapped water from snow and ice storms to drip into sometimes massive ice appendages that can tear up the edge of a roof and destroy gutters. They also push liquid water into the attic, where it soaks into walls and provides an environment conducive to mold growth.

  • Foundation Level Storm Fitness  

A warmer fall offers a chance to examine the soil grade around your foundation. If it does not slope down 6 inches for each 10 feet from the perimeter of your home, build it up all around. Another slow but devastating result of heavy snow, sleet, or ice storms can seep into your St. Paul basement during the spring melt when the ground does not slope away correctly.

Debris Deflection

You cannot avoid every consequence and task required for the cleanup of storm damage in St. Paul through diligent maintenance. Power lines can still topple, tree limbs still fall, and winds can send available debris flying into the siding and through doors or windows. Partnering with the team at LightSpeed of Twin Cities East Metro ensures a professional assessment of storm damage and the development of a comprehensive cleanup plan, including boarding and tarping of exterior damage to keep you, your family, and the contents of your home protected as we attend to the harm from the blizzard and high winds. You can minimize the adverse effects of wind-borne storm damage proactively by:

  • Keeping trees and bushes trimmed 

  • Storing yard and patio furniture in outbuildings or tying them down 

  • Securing grills and fire pits 

If, despite all your efforts, winter storm damage cleanup is needed at your St. Paul residence, call LightSpeed Restoration of Twin Cities East Metro at (651) 459-2662. Our highly qualified and well-equipped team is ready to assist with all aspects of storm recovery 24/7.

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