Get help maintaining and repairing your Galveston home from storms, freezes, corrosion or just making it better.
Local Know How - We live and work on Galveston island!
Storm Repairs
Tropical Storm and Hurricane Damage
Damage from tropical storms in Galveston can span a wide range of scale and intensity.
While major hurricane events like Hurricane Ike (2008) may have eight (8) foot or higher tide surges,
there are smaller storms that typically do light damage every year or two.
Storm Damage Illustrations
Damage from Other Types of Storms
Galveston, Texas gets many instense windstorms, severe thunderstorms, rain, hail, tornadoes, water spouts, and even ice storms that are not part of a tropical weather system
but can damage your property.
Severe thunderstorms and gale winds can and do occur in any month of the year in Galveston.
Primary Damages
Wind damage to roofing and exterior.
Rain damage from roof penetration and ground flooding
Structural damage from storm surge
The best way to repair storm damage is to prevent it in the first place, see our Tropical Storm Preparation page for tips and services we can perform to help your home weather a storm.
Secondary Damages
But once the storm ends, the damage to your house can continue if inspection and mitigation are not started promptly.
For instance, broken water pipes may continue to cause water damage for many hours or days after the storm.
Electrical shorts and transformer malfunctions can cause structure fires.
Extended power outages produce secondary damage like severe food rot and mold growth.
High humidity inside a house with no power will also cause warping of many natural wood materials such as floors, stairs, and cabinets.
Theft and vandalism of unsecured possessions and property are unfortunately, not uncommon after a storm.
Get Local Help in Galveston
Tracy Calvert and his team have lived and worked through dozens of storms on Galveston island and can help you
in every phase of the recovery at reasonable rates that reflect their Local Know How.
Damage Mitigation - Immediate Action After the Storm
These are all tasks that Tracy Calvert Home Repair and Maintenance can perform for you on Galveston island.
Initial assessment and photographs of your home
Closing broken windows and walls for security
Turning off water / isolating broken water pipes
Tarping of damaged roofs to mitigate further damage from rain
Expedient ladder or stairs in order to be able to reach your doors safely
Deployment of drying fans if available and appropriate
If your home has suffered damage and you cannot perform these tasks for yourself, you should Get Started with Tracy Calvert.
Reconstruction
Tracy Calvert can help you and your family in many aspects of reconstruction of your home to bring it back to its full glory.
Haul away of debris, wet carpet, etc
Carpentry and rebuilding of walls and structures
Replacement & repair of siding
Interior drywall and painting
Interior flooring
Exterior Painting
Replacement of insulation
Hanging fixtures and wall mountings
Services we do not offer: Roofing, Licensed Elecrical, Licensed Plumbing
, Licensed HVAC repairs and installations, Licensed Irrigation System Installation, Licensed Home Inspection, glass repairs, seaweed removal, licensed pest control, septic tank service or repair, locksmithing, appliance repair, electronics repair