Fast, Reliable Storm & Disaster Restoration Across Los Gatos
Storm damage in Los Gatos doesn’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. If wind has torn shingles off your roof, a tree limb has punched through a window, or Los Gatos Creek has pushed water into your crawl space, call (855) 915-0646 right now. Wade Ferris answers his own phone, day or night, and can have extraction running inside the hour.
We’ve worked every corner of Los Gatos, from the Victorian homes downtown to the custom estates off Summit Road. That matters because storm restoration here isn’t one-size-fits-all. A flatland house in 95030 gets different storm damage than a hillside property in 95033, and knowing which one you’re standing in changes everything about how we respond.
Why Wade’s Restoration of California Is Los Gatos’s Preferred Storm & Disaster Restoration Company
We’re not a franchise with a call center in another state. Wade’s Restoration has been owner-operated since 2007, and Wade Ferris publishes his name, address, and license number. Ask anyone on your street. That’s how we’ve built our reputation in Los Gatos, one flooded basement and wind-blasted roof at a time.
Los Gatos homeowners tend to be particular about who comes through the front door. So are we. Every person Wade sends is background-checked and uniformed. The equipment is professional-grade: Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers, Phoenix air movers, XPOWER fans. And because we’re IICRC-certified and RIA-affiliated, the work meets the industry’s highest standards.
Response time to Los Gatos is real, not a script. When you call (855) 915-0646, you get a live person, not voicemail. Often, that live person is Wade himself. From there, he heads out. No answering service, no runaround.
Our Storm & Disaster Restoration Services in Los Gatos
Storm & Disaster Restoration covers a lot of ground, but in Los Gatos, most calls fall into four buckets. Here’s how we handle each one on the ground here, not in a generic brochure.
Storm Damage Cleanup
After wind storms, Los Gatos homes collect debris in ways flatland cities never see. In the 95033 mountain parcels off Highway 17, downed branches block driveways before you can even assess the house. Near Los Gatos Creek in 95030, saturated soil drops old trees onto fences and roofs. Our crew clears the debris, documents everything for insurance, and gets to the actual damage underneath.
Flood Damage Restoration
Los Gatos Creek flooding is a known risk for homes in the lower-elevation 95030 corridor, especially after atmospheric rivers. We extract the water, set up drying equipment with daily moisture readings, and hand you the full log when we’re done. Almost nobody in this trade gives you that. Wade does, on every job.
Emergency Board-Up
A blown-out window or a damaged door leaves your Los Gatos home open to rain, animals, and curious eyes. We board openings with plywood, done tight and clean, and we do it the same night you call. When a wind-rated patio door failed on a Summit Road estate after a January atmospheric river, Wade’s crew boarded the opening within hours and then coordinated with a local engineer for the permanent replacement.
Roof Tarping
On the steep, exposed parcels in 95033, tarping done wrong fails fast. Lightweight poly shreds within 48 hours in those wind zones, and then rain gets into the already-damaged roof. We use reinforced poly and mechanical fastening, not just staples and hope. The tarp has to hold until permanent repairs can be scheduled, and on mountain roads that sometimes means weeks.
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Los Gatos
We stock parts and hardware for the major door and window brands common in Los Gatos homes, which means faster turnaround when you need a wind-rated replacement panel or a reinforced frame. Our equipment comes from Dri-Eaz and XPOWER, and our credentials include IICRC and IFA recognition. But what matters to you is simpler: we keep the right components on hand so a storm-damaged door doesn’t leave your house open any longer than necessary.
Common Storm & Disaster Restoration Problems We See in Los Gatos Homes
- Wind-zone mismatches on hillside exposures. Contractors who don’t know Los Gatos wind zones install standard residential doors on properties that need impact-rated hardware. The first strong winter storm blows them in or racks the frame, and the warranty is worthless because it was never rated for that elevation.
- Failed roof tarps on steep parcels. A tarp that shreds in 48 hours lets rain pour through the original storm damage. A $5,000 repair becomes a full interior restoration, and it could have been prevented with reinforced poly and mechanical fastening.
- Recurring water intrusion in 95030 creek-adjacent homes. Los Gatos Creek floods leave behind saturated soil and hydrostatic pressure that pushes water through foundation walls. Homes near the creek often carry hidden histories of prior water intrusion that were cosmetically patched before resale, and post-flood assessments routinely uncover incomplete remediation behind expensive renovations.
- Hidden shear damage after wind storms. When a handyman replaces a few blown-off shingles without checking the roof deck, hidden shear damage at the eave goes unnoticed. The next storm peels a much larger section, and the insurance claim gets denied because the prior repair wasn’t permitted.
Pricing for Storm & Disaster Restoration in Los Gatos, CA
Every estimate is a written scope, agreed before work starts. No surprises at the door. That’s the whole point of having a published address and a name on the truck. And if you’ve got a written estimate from another company, bring it in. We’ll give you a free second opinion.
We Also Serve Cities Near Los Gatos
When storm damage hits Los Gatos, it usually doesn’t stop at the city limits. We work in Los Gatos and the surrounding area, including Saratoga, Campbell, Communications Hill, and San Jose. Same response, same standards, and no trip charge inside our county.
Serving Los Gatos, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Gatos area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Storm & Disaster Restoration in Los Gatos
Does Los Gatos require a permit for replacing a wind-damaged garage door in the 95033 mountain zip?
Yes, replacement of a garage door in Los Gatos typically requires a permit, and in the 95033 mountain zip, the local building department will want documentation that the new door meets wind-load requirements for that elevation. This is not a place to skip the paperwork. An unpermitted replacement can come back to bite you at resale, and if the door fails in the next storm, your insurance may not cover it. Call us for a free estimate, and we’ll walk you through what the town requires.
My house near Los Gatos Creek in 95030 flooded again. Why does the drywall keep bubbling after the last repair?
The most common reason is that the previous drying was incomplete. Drywall can look dry on the surface while moisture persists inside the wall cavity, especially in Los Gatos’s cool, damp conditions. Near the creek, hydrostatic pressure can keep pushing moisture through foundation walls long after the visible water is gone. We take daily moisture readings and hand you the full log at the end, so you know exactly what dried and what didn’t. Call (855) 915-0646 and we’ll inspect it properly.
How soon after a windstorm in the Santa Cruz Mountains should I get my roof tarped?
Within 24 to 48 hours, and ideally sooner. The mountain weather in 95033 doesn’t give you a grace period. Fog and the next rain system arrive fast, and an untarped roof leak expands quickly. If the damage is severe, call us the night of the storm. Wade can be on the road to Los Gatos within the hour.
What wind rating should a replacement sliding door have for a home on Summit Road?
For homes on Summit Road and other high-elevation Los Gatos parcels, you’re looking at wind-load requirements that exceed the standard residential door rating used on the valley floor. Impact-rated doors with upgraded header ties and hinge screws are the norm at those elevations. We learned this the hard way on a 95033 estate where a “wind-rated” door failed because it had been improperly anchored. Get the right rating, installed with the right fasteners, and it holds. We’ll coordinate with a local engineer to make sure it’s specified correctly.
Does wildfire smoke from the Santa Cruz Mountains count as a storm-related restoration issue?
It can, especially when the smoke event is tied to weather patterns that pushed the smoke into hillside Los Gatos neighborhoods. Smoke and soot damage to interiors, HVAC systems, and soft goods falls under disaster restoration even without a fire on your property. During fire season, the mountain topography funnels wildfire smoke into areas that are essentially unaffected in nearby flatland cities. If you’re smelling smoke indoors weeks after the event, call us for an assessment.
Storm-Damaged in Los Gatos? Call Now.
The worst thing you can do after storm damage in Los Gatos is wait. The damage spreads, mold moves in, and insurance claims get harder to prove. Call (855) 915-0646 right now. Wade or a live person on his team will answer, and he can have someone on the road to your home inside the hour. Estimates are free, and you’ll get a written scope before any work starts. That’s how it’s been since 2007.
Written by Wade Ferris, Owner at Wade’s Restoration of California, serving Los Gatos and the surrounding Bay Area.