Every spring in Moore, the skies shift in that particular way Oklahomans learn to read before they consult a weather app. The pressure drops, the light turns a greenish gray, and the sirens follow. Moore has lived through storms that rewrote national records, and its residents know that severe weather does not just knock things over. It exposes structures to the elements, and the damage compounds quickly if no one responds in time.
The days immediately after a major storm event are critical for homeowners in Moore and across the metro. This is when structural openings let in rain, debris traps moisture against building materials, and the real damage begins to accumulate unseen inside walls and ceilings.
Securing the Structure Before Anything Else
When a storm tears off roofing material, breaks windows, or compromises a wall, the clock starts immediately. Oklahoma spring weather does not give homeowners a grace period. A second storm system, which can arrive within 24 to 48 hours of the first, can push significant water through any unprotected opening. Our team prioritizes emergency board-up and tarping as the first response for storm-damaged properties throughout Moore, Yukon, Oklahoma City, and beyond.
This step is not cosmetic. A properly installed tarp over damaged roofing, secured at the ridge and weighted or fastened at the perimeter, is the difference between minor interior water intrusion and a complete drywall replacement job. Our crew carries the materials and equipment to do this correctly on the first visit, day or night.
Reading the Full Scope of Storm Damage
What the Eye Misses
Visible storm damage, broken windows, displaced shingles and fallen tree limbs are the easy part to document. What takes training and equipment to find is the moisture that has already migrated inside. Hail-damaged roofing may appear intact in areas but be compromised in ways that only show up under thermal imaging. Wind-driven rain can push past window seals and into wall cavities without leaving obvious water marks on interior surfaces, at least not at first.
Our local technicians use thermal cameras and calibrated moisture meters to trace water movement through the structure, not just document what is visible on the surface. This thorough assessment is what separates a restoration that holds up from one that leads to mold problems a few months down the road.
Hail Damage and Roof Integrity
Oklahoma hailstorms are some of the most destructive in the country. Impact damage to roofing materials, siding, HVAC units, and gutters may not cause immediate leaks but can significantly degrade weather resistance over time. In the days following a severe hail event, our crew in Moore works alongside roofers and adjusters to make sure the full extent of impact damage is documented for insurance purposes and that no compromised areas are left unaddressed.
Water Intrusion and the Storm Connection
Storm damage and water damage are usually the same event, just two phases of it. Wind removes or compromises the building envelope, and rain exploits that immediately. Edmond, Norman, Shawnee, and communities across the OKC metro have all seen this pattern play out after major storm events: a homeowner addresses the visible wind damage, misses the water intrusion it allowed, and calls several weeks later with a mold or structural concern that was entirely preventable.
BISON Restoration Services handles the full scope, from structural protection and water extraction through drying, demolition of unsalvageable materials, and reconstruction. One team from start to finish means no handoff gaps and a far more coherent insurance claim.
Working the Insurance Claim After Storm Damage
Most Oklahoma homeowners have insurance that covers storm damage, but the claims process requires documentation that is specific, organized, and timely. Our team captures photo and moisture-reading documentation from the moment we arrive and communicates directly with adjusters. Moore homeowners who have been through this process with us consistently say that having a contractor who understands the insurance side makes a genuinely stressful situation far more manageable.
Moore Is Our Neighbor. Call Us Like One.
BISON Restoration Services is based here, serves here, and understands what Moore and the surrounding Oklahoma communities face every storm season. When severe weather hits, pick up the phone and call us at 405-225-2024. You can also learn more about our storm response services at gobison.us and see how our neighbors have described working with us on our Google Business Profile. Storm season waits for no one, and neither do we.
