Free referral · 24/7 · Reno
Storm Damage Repair in Reno, NV
Severe storms are a regular hazard across Reno — Washoe County carries 6 federally-declared storm events on record (FEMA), from damaging thunderstorm wind and hail to tropical systems and the occasional tornado (Marie Fire and Peavine Fire). The damage is rarely just the roof: once wind opens the building up, wind-driven rain follows it in, so a storm loss is a structural job and a water job at once. DisasterStatus connects you with vetted, independent local storm damage repair pros who serve the Reno metro area and respond fast.
Storm risk in Reno
federally-declared storm events in Washoe County (FEMA)
losses from one storm: wind & structural damage, and the water that follows the breach
Recent federally-declared events
- Marie Fire (2025 · Fire)
- Peavine Fire (2025 · Fire)
- Callahan Fire (2024 · Fire)
- Davis Fire (2024 · Fire)
- Trail Fire (2024 · Fire)
When severe weather hits Reno, the wind and hail damage to the roof, windows and siding is only half the loss. The moment the building envelope is breached, wind-driven rain pours into the attic, walls and ceilings — and that water starts its own 24–48 hour mold clock. That is why storm recovery means securing the roof first, then drying the structure, then rebuilding: handled in the wrong order, a contained loss becomes a gut job.
Pros in the network serve the Reno metro area, including Midtown, Downtown, Old Southwest, Northwest Reno, Sparks, Sun Valley — and ZIP codes such as 89501, 89502, 89509, 89511, 89523.
Sources: FEMA OpenFEMA — federally-declared disaster history (county FIPS 32031) · NOAA NCEI — 1991–2020 Climate Normals (station USW00023185)
What a local storm damage repair pro does
- Emergency roof tarp & board-up — secures a breached roof, windows and walls against the next rain.
- Water extraction & structural drying — removes wind-driven rain before it drives mold within 24–48 hours.
- Roof, window & structural repair — rebuilds the damaged envelope back to pre-storm condition.
- Insurance documentation — ties the damage to the storm date and documents the loss for your adjuster.
What does it cost in Reno?
Nationally, storm damage repair ranges widely — from a few hundred dollars for a tarp and minor cleanup to tens of thousands for major roof, structural and water damage — driven by how much of the envelope failed and how much water came in. Local factors in Reno — labor rates, the severity of the specific loss, and how accessible the damage is — affect the final number, so we don't publish a fixed local price. Get an on-site assessment from the local pro for an accurate quote.
Frequently asked questions
- Local storm-damage companies in the DisasterStatus network serve the Reno metro area (including Sparks, Sun Valley) and most offer 24/7 emergency response — the first priority is an emergency roof tarp or board-up to keep the next rain out before it adds water damage to the storm damage.
- No. DisasterStatus is a free referral service. We connect you with vetted, independent local storm-damage restoration professionals who serve the Reno area — the tarping, water cleanup and structural repair are handled directly by that local pro, not by DisasterStatus.
- Wind and hail are standard covered perils on most homeowners policies, including the water that enters once the storm breaches the roof or windows. Washoe County has 6 federally-declared storm events on record (FEMA); the key is documenting that the damage ties to the storm date, and the local pro records the loss and works with your adjuster.
- Connecting through DisasterStatus is always free; we may be paid a referral fee by the pro, at no cost to you. Storm-damage pricing depends on how much of the roof and structure is affected and how much water came in — get an on-site assessment for an accurate number.
How fast can a storm-damage pro reach me in Reno?
Does DisasterStatus do the storm damage repair work?
Will homeowners insurance cover storm damage in Reno?
Is it free to get connected, and what will it cost?
Local resources · Reno, NV
Local storm damage repair rules & permits in Reno
Local rules & permits
Restoration work $1,000+ needs an NSCB license; no state mold license
In Nevada, only repair or maintenance work valued at less than $1,000 (combined labor and materials) is exempt from contractor licensing under NRS 624.031 — and even that exemption does not apply when a building permit is required or the job falls in a licensed classification that affects public health and safety. Restoration, structural repair and remodeling at or above that threshold must be performed by a contractor licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB). Nevada does not issue a separate mold-remediation license, so mold work is regulated through the Board's general contractor classifications rather than a mold-specific credential. Reno-area (Northern Nevada) office: 775-688-1141 (Southern Nevada: 702-486-1100); verify any license at nvcontractorsboard.com.
Source: nvcontractorsboard.com
Debris & disposal
Storm/flood debris & bulky-waste disposal
Under the county franchise agreements, Waste Management (WM) is the only company permitted to collect and dispose of household garbage and debris in Reno, Sparks and unincorporated Washoe County. After a flood or storm, arrange bulky-item and debris pickup with WM at 775-329-8822 (Washoe County customers can email [email protected]); the local office is at 100 Vassar Street, Reno. Flood- or sewage-soaked drywall, carpet and insulation should be removed and discarded rather than left in place.
Washoe County · Waste Management (franchised hauler)
Source: washoecounty.gov
These are local government rules and offices — they change and depend on your exact address. Confirm with the official source before you act.