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 Emergency Wind & Tree Damage Restoration Sagle, Idaho | December Wind Storm The Emergency During a wind storm in Sagle, Idaho, a tree fell onto a customer's home, causing significant damage to the metal roofing system and leaving the property vulnerable to additional water intrusion. The homeowners contacted North Idaho Flood & Fire for emergency assistance. Our team responded the same day to assess the damage and protect the home from further exposure. Emergency Roof Tarping Because the damaged roof could not be permanently repaired immediately, our first priority was to prevent additional water from entering the home. The affected area was professionally tarped to provide temporary protection until the damaged roofing could be removed and the permanent roof repair could be completed. Coordinating the Roof Repair North Idaho Flood & Fire helped coordinate the next steps with the homeowners and their insurance adjuster. Cliff Jensen worked with the insurance adjuster ...

North Idaho Windstorm Preparation: Protect Your Home Before the Next Storm This year, North Idaho has experienced some of the strongest and most damaging wind events we’ve seen in years. If you live in Sandpoint, Sagle, Cocolalla, or anywhere in Bonner County, you already know how quickly a calm day can turn into a powerful windstorm. With towering pines, steep mountain terrain, and sudden gusts moving through the area, preparing your home before the storm is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of property damage. The good news? You can complete a basic storm-preparation check in about 30 minutes. Your North Idaho Storm Prep Checklist 1. Check the Trees Around Your Property Trees are one of the biggest concerns during high-wind events, especially in North Idaho. Dead branches, weakened trees, or branches hanging over your home can become dangerous when strong winds move through the area. Look for: Dead or broken branches Large branches hanging over your roof Trees leaning toward yo...

 Leaving Your Sandpoint Home Until Summer? 12 Fall Homeowner Tips to Prevent Winter Water Damage As the leaves begin to change and temperatures start dropping across North Idaho, many homeowners are getting ready to leave their seasonal homes, cabins, and vacation properties until spring or summer. If you own a second home in Sandpoint, Sagle, Ponderay, Priest River, or the surrounding North Idaho area , fall is the perfect time to prepare your property for the months ahead. An empty home can quickly become a homeowner's worst nightmare when a frozen pipe, plumbing leak, roof leak, or heating failure goes unnoticed for weeks or months. Before you close the door and head south for the winter, take a little time to prepare your home. 1. Turn Off the Main Water Supply One of the simplest ways to reduce the risk of catastrophic water damage in a vacant home is to turn off the main water supply before leaving. A failed supply line, appliance connection, toilet, or plumbing fixture can r...