Fredrick and Alta Hodges, longtime homeowners and empty-nesters in the Katy area, woke up on August 25 to the beginning of Hurricane Harvey’s churning rain, lightning and wind that was being felt throughout the city. By …
New COH Floodplain Permit Procedures
The City of Houston (COH) Floodplain Management Office (FMO) has added an additional method for permitting of flood damaged, single family homes that are located in the floodplain and will cost more than $10,000 to …
Post-Flood FAQs for Homeowners: Practical Advice When You Need It
The Water in Your Home is Finally Receding, Now What? Q. What is the first thing I should do if my home got flooded? A. Call your flood insurance company and file a claim. Q. …
Applying for FEMA Assistance
Returning home after a disaster can be the most trying time. There is a lot to be aware of when getting back into your home, to ensure you are mitigating all potential issues. The Federal …
How do I File Insurance Claims?
Article reposted from the Texas Department of Insurance. My Home was Damaged by Harvey Depending on the kind of damage your home has and where you live, you may need to file more than one …
City of Houston Public Works Department Flood Damage Repair Checklist
Attention Remodelers and Builders: When repairing flood damage work located in the 100 year floodplain or work where the total cost exceeds $10,000 to restore a home to pre-damage condition, you will need to complete …
Focus on Cleanup, Restoration Post-Storm
Tips from the GHBA Remodelers Council In the aftermath of the recent devastating flooding, starting the recovery process is the next step. Stay safe and be patient as you focus on the obvious tasks of …
Disaster Loans Available to Businesses through SBA
Information reposted courtesy of the U.S. Small Business Administration SBA Provides Deferments to Borrowers in Hurricane Affected Areas Effective immediately, SBA is providing an automatic 12 month deferment of principal and interest payments for SBA-serviced …
Additional Disaster Links & Resources
Texas Association of Builders National Association of Home Builders Disaster Recovery Resources Office of Governor Greg Abbott Texas Department of Public Safety | (512) 424-2138 Red Cross Salvation Army USA Better Business Bureau Federal Emergency …
Rebuild with Confidence. Hire a Professional.
On behalf of the building and remodeling industry in Texas, the members of the Texas Association of Builders want to express their heartfelt sympathies to anyone affected by the tropical storm and Hurricane Harvey that …
Property Damage: What to Do Next
Important information for those who have sustained damage: Contact 3-1-1 If you haven’t done so already, please call 311 to report flooding in your home, business or in the street. City damage assessment teams will …
Don’t Get Scammed: Find a Qualified Contractor
There are thousands of legitimate, ethical contractors in business around the country. Unfortunately, there are also scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money who pose as legitimate contractors. These “fly-by-night” operators often …