Storm Damage Restoration in Otsego, MN
A hailstorm or a line of straight-line wind can damage a roof, crack siding, and let water into an attic in a few minutes. Kiser Construction handles storm damage restoration in Otsego from our office in Elk River, right across the river. Our emergency line answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, at (612) 518-8852.
We have been rebuilding homes in this part of the metro since 2003. Our crews are IICRC certified, and we are licensed in Minnesota under BC416441.
Otsego is its own city
Otsego is often mistaken for part of Elk River. It is a separate city, covering about 30 square miles in the northeast corner of Wright County, according to the City of Otsego’s wayfinding plan. It sits where the Crow River meets the Mississippi.
Part of the confusion is the mail. Parts of the city share the 55330 ZIP code with Elk River, so an address here can look like Elk River on paper. Either way, you are in our service area.
A fast-growing city of newer homes
Otsego grew from 6,389 residents in 2000 to 19,966 in 2020, according to U.S. Census counts. That growth means a lot of newer houses. Newer does not mean storm-proof. Hail still cracks vinyl siding, wind still lifts shingles, and wind-driven rain still finds its way past window and door seals.
What storms do to homes here
- Hail that cracks siding, dents gutters, and bruises shingles
- Wind that lifts shingles or drops trees and limbs onto the roof
- Wind-driven rain that soaks attic insulation and stains ceilings, which leads to ceiling and drywall water damage repair
- Heavy rain and runoff that floods a finished basement, which calls for flooded basement cleanup
- Winter storms that build up ice on the roof edge, which is ice dam removal territory
A slow roof leak is easy to miss. Water can sit in the attic for days before a stain shows up on the ceiling below. If you had a bad storm and something looks off, a free inspection is the fastest way to find out.
What we do after a storm
- Secure the house with emergency board up and tarping
- Photograph and document the damage for your adjuster
- Dry out any water that got inside and take moisture readings until it is dry
- Repair the roof, siding, and interior with our own crews
One company handles the whole job, from the tarp to the final repair. Our storm damage restoration page covers the full process.
Around Prairie Park and the rest of Otsego
Prairie Park is the city’s 60-acre community park, behind Otsego Prairie Center. It is home to the city’s splash pad and dog park. We serve the neighborhoods around it and every other part of the city.
For storm damage north of the river, see storm damage restoration in Elk River. We also serve Rogers and Dayton through our Elk River, Otsego, Rogers, and Dayton service area.
Working with your insurance
We photograph the damage, write a scope, and share it with your adjuster. We do not interpret your policy or adjust your claim. Coverage questions belong with your adjuster and your agent. Our insurance claim assistance page explains where our part starts and stops.
Common questions
Do you serve all of Otsego?
Yes. We serve the whole city from our office in Elk River, which borders Otsego.
My mailing address says Elk River, but I live in Otsego. Do you serve me?
Yes. That ZIP code overlap is common here. We serve both cities.
How fast can you respond after a storm?
Our emergency line answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Call (612) 518-8852.
Do you work with my insurance company?
Yes. We document the damage and share it with your adjuster. We do not interpret your policy or adjust your claim.
Is the inspection free?
Yes. Damage inspections are free.
Call us
For storm damage in Otsego, call (612) 518-8852 any hour. For anything that is not an emergency, our Elk River office is at (763) 633-2010.