Storm damage has a way of upending everything at once. For this Lake Stevens family, a severe windstorm caused significant structural and water damage to their home — roof failure, compromised framing, and moisture intrusion that had worked its way deep into the walls. What started as an insurance claim became something bigger: a decision to restore what needed fixing and take the opportunity to finally address the things that had bothered them for years.

Heritage Construction worked alongside the family and their insurance adjuster from the beginning, helping document damage thoroughly and ensuring the scope of necessary repairs was accurately represented. We've been through this process enough times to know that getting the assessment right on the front end protects homeowners from discovering additional damage mid-project — and we weren't about to let that happen here.

The structural repairs came first: roof replacement, compromised framing members addressed, and a careful inspection of every area where moisture had traveled. Once the home was sound again, the remodel work began. The family used the rebuild as a chance to update the kitchen, modernize two bathrooms, replace all the flooring throughout, and improve insulation throughout — upgrades they'd wanted for years and could now incorporate into the restoration rather than tackle separately down the road.

Lake Stevens is a community that takes care of its homes, and this family was no different. By the time we handed the keys back, the house wasn't just repaired — it was better than it had been before the storm. That's the outcome we aim for on every project like this.

‍Location: Lake Stevens, WA (Snohomish County)
‍Project Type: Storm Damage Restoration & Whole-Home Remodel
‍Scope: Structural repair, roof replacement, moisture remediation, full kitchen remodel, two bathroom remodels, whole-home flooring replacement, insulation upgrades, interior paint throughout