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When a storm hits a wooded community like Gordon Heights, the visible damage is usually just the beginning. A fallen limb punches through a roof, rain gets in, and within 24 to 48 hours, moisture is working its way into wall cavities and insulation you can’t see from the outside. Getting the right team in fast doesn’t just fix what broke it stops the next problem before it starts.
Gordon Heights sits in the Town of Brookhaven, and a significant portion of its housing stock was built during Long Island’s postwar expansion ranch homes, hi-ranches, and colonials on heavily wooded lots. Older construction like this is more vulnerable to hidden moisture damage, and it often contains materials like asbestos or lead paint that require licensed handling if a storm disturbs them. Most roofing companies and general contractors aren’t equipped for that. A full-service restoration company that holds the right licenses is.
When the job is done correctly, you get your home back structurally sound, dried out, tested for hidden moisture, and restored to the condition it was in before the storm. No lingering mold risk. No half-finished repairs waiting on a second contractor. No insurance headaches you’re left to sort out on your own.
We’re based in Bohemia about 15 miles from Gordon Heights via the LIE and Route 25 and have been doing restoration work across Suffolk County for over 12 years. More than 5,000 completed projects. Real crews, real licenses, and leadership that’s personally involved in every job.
We hold a Suffolk County General Contractor license, which is the credential required to pull permits and perform structural work in the Town of Brookhaven, where Gordon Heights is located. We also carry the NYS DOL Mold License, USEPA Lead and RRP certifications, and NYS DOL Asbestos licensing the full stack needed to handle what storm damage in older Gordon Heights homes actually uncovers.
CEO Jessica Dussan and VP Leo Torres are named in customer reviews for a reason. We’re not running a call center. When you reach out, you’re dealing with a company where the people at the top answer for the work.
It starts with a call any time, day or night. Our emergency response is documented in actual customer reviews, with crews arriving within an hour of contact. The first priority is stopping active damage: emergency tarping, board-up, and debris removal to secure the structure before anything else happens.
From there, the assessment phase begins. This isn’t just a visual inspection. We use thermal imaging cameras to locate moisture that has migrated into wall cavities, insulation, and subfloors the kind of hidden water damage that looks dry on the surface but produces mold within days. In Gordon Heights, where many homes were built in the 1950s through 1980s, this step also includes checking whether storm damage has disturbed any asbestos-containing materials or lead paint. If it has, that gets handled under the proper licenses before structural work continues.
Once the scope is clear, the work moves through water extraction, structural drying, any required abatement, and then full repair and restoration roofing, framing, drywall, interior finishes. Throughout the process, we handle the insurance documentation and communicate directly with your adjuster. If you qualify for the Town of Brookhaven’s storm damage grant program which can cover up to $50,000 for eligible homeowners we can point you in that direction too.
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Storm damage restoration isn’t a single service it’s a sequence. And in Gordon Heights, that sequence tends to involve more steps than most homeowners expect going in. The wooded lots that make the neighborhood feel like a retreat are the same reason roof and structural damage here often comes with debris removal, emergency securing, and moisture intrusion all happening at once.
We handle the full chain: emergency tarping and board-up, tree and limb removal, roof storm damage repair, water extraction and structural drying, thermal imaging for hidden moisture, mold remediation, asbestos and lead abatement for pre-1978 homes, structural stabilization, and complete interior and exterior restoration. For homes in Strathmore on the Green or anywhere else in Gordon Heights, the scope is the same everything under one contract, one license, one point of contact.
The insurance piece matters here. Gordon Heights is a community where a $15,000 to $30,000 restoration bill showing up unexpectedly is a real financial hit. We bill insurance directly, manage the documentation, and know what adjusters need to approve a claim. For homeowners who have coverage gaps or whose repairs fall outside what insurance covers, the Town of Brookhaven’s grant program exists specifically for situations like this and we can walk you through how to access it.
In most cases, yes but the details matter. Standard homeowner’s insurance policies typically cover sudden and accidental damage from wind, falling trees, and storm-driven rain. What they often don’t cover is damage that developed gradually, pre-existing conditions that a storm made worse, or flooding from surface water, which requires a separate flood insurance policy.
For Gordon Heights homeowners, the most common insurance-covered scenarios are wind damage to roofs, tree impacts on structures, and interior water damage that entered through a storm-created opening. The key is documentation adjusters need a clear, well-scoped damage report to approve a claim. We handle that documentation as part of the job, and we bill insurance directly. If there’s a gap between what insurance covers and what the repair actually costs, the Town of Brookhaven offers a grant program that can cover up to $50,000 for eligible homeowners whose primary residence needs health- and safety-related repairs.
Mold can begin developing within 24 to 48 hours on surfaces that are simply damp not standing in water. It doesn’t need a flood. It needs moisture, a surface to grow on, and a little time. In Gordon Heights, where the wooded environment keeps ambient humidity higher than more open suburban areas, that timeline can feel even shorter.
The reason this matters is that insurance adjusters don’t always arrive the same day. By the time an adjuster schedules a visit, moisture that entered through a damaged roof or compromised wall has already had days to work its way into framing, insulation, and drywall. Our 24/7 emergency response is specifically designed to stop that clock water extraction and structural drying begin immediately, before mold has a chance to establish. We also hold the NYS DOL Mold License, which is a legal requirement for any contractor performing mold remediation in New York State. That’s not a credential most roofing companies or general contractors carry.
The first thing is to get everyone out of the affected area of the house and stay away from any part of the roof or ceiling that looks compromised. Don’t try to assess the damage from inside if there’s any structural concern a tree impact can weaken framing in ways that aren’t obvious from below.
Call for emergency response before you call your insurance company. The priority is stopping water from getting in further, which means getting a tarp over the damaged area as fast as possible. Every hour of delay after a roof breach especially during a storm that’s still producing rain adds to the water damage inside the structure. We respond around the clock and can have a crew on-site quickly. Once the structure is secured and the tree or limbs are removed, a full damage assessment follows, including thermal imaging to locate any moisture that’s already migrated into the walls or subfloor. Document everything with photos before any debris is moved, both for your insurance claim and for the Town of Brookhaven’s storm damage reporting process, which you can reach at 631-451-TOWN.
It does, and it’s worth knowing before work begins. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and homes from the 1950s through the 1970s commonly contain asbestos in insulation, floor tiles, roofing felt, and certain types of exterior siding. When a storm cracks walls, damages original roofing, or disturbs old insulation, those materials can become a hazmat issue not just a structural one.
Under federal law, any contractor working in a pre-1978 home that disturbs lead-based paint must be certified under the EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule. Asbestos abatement requires a separate NYS DOL license. We hold both, along with the USEPA Lead certification. This matters because a roofing company or unlicensed general contractor who isn’t certified for this work cannot legally handle it and if they do it anyway, you’re left with liability and a repair that may not pass inspection. In Gordon Heights, where a substantial portion of the housing stock falls into this age range, confirming your restoration contractor is properly licensed for hazmat work isn’t optional. It’s just part of doing the job right.
You can report storm damage directly to the Town of Brookhaven by calling 631-451-TOWN (8696). The town maintains a formal storm damage reporting system, and filing a report matters for more than just record-keeping it creates an official record that can support applications for state and county relief programs, and it ensures that the scope of damage in communities like Gordon Heights is accurately captured when the town assesses the need for federal or state assistance.
This became especially relevant after the August 2024 storm that dropped up to 10 inches of rain across Suffolk County, caused flooding throughout the Town of Brookhaven, and prompted a gubernatorial disaster emergency declaration. Homeowners who reported damage through the proper channels were better positioned to access relief resources. Separately, the Town of Brookhaven offers a grant program for eligible homeowners that can cover up to $50,000 for health- and safety-related repairs not covered by insurance. To qualify, the home must be your primary residence and your household income must not exceed 150% of the area median income. It’s worth asking about during your initial consultation.
The most reliable filter is licensing specifically, whether the company holds the credentials required by law for the work they’re doing in your jurisdiction. In Gordon Heights, that means a Suffolk County General Contractor license for structural work in the Town of Brookhaven, a NYS DOL Mold License for any mold remediation, and USEPA certifications for work in homes built before 1978. These aren’t suggestions they’re legal requirements. A company that can’t produce these credentials on request shouldn’t be doing this work in your home.
Beyond licensing, look for IICRC certification, which is the industry standard for water damage restoration and is recognized by insurance companies when reviewing claim documentation. Check that the company has a verifiable track record actual reviews that name specific team members and describe specific situations, not just star ratings. We’ve been operating in Suffolk County for over 12 years with more than 5,000 completed projects. We’re not new to this area, and we’re not here for one storm season.
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