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Quick answer:<\/strong> If a tree or limb has hit your roof, stay out of the rooms below the damage \u2014 compromised roofs can shift. Cover the opening with a tarp only if you can do it safely from the ground or a stable ladder, then call PuroClean of East Cobb at (770) 627-0900<\/a>. We answer 24\/7 with a live person and respond in 60 minutes or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PuroClean of East Cobb provides 24\/7 water, fire and mold restoration in Marietta, GA, with a 60-minute-or-less response. Since 2022, the team has completed more than 4,000 restoration jobs across metro Atlanta. Technicians hold IICRC certifications in water restoration (WRT), fire and smoke restoration (FSRT), applied structural drying (ASD), and applied microbial remediation (AMRT), plus EPA Lead-Safe certification.<\/p>\n National averages run $1,300–$5,600 for water damage restoration and about $12,900 for fire damage restoration (Forbes). Every job is documented with photos and video, and you approve the restoration plan before work begins — no fine print.<\/p>\n A live person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One project manager owns your job from assessment and stabilization through restoration, finishing with a final walkthrough together. Call (770) 627-0900<\/a> any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nelson is marble country \u2014 a small town on the Cherokee\u2013Pickens line where the Georgia Marble Company has quarried since the 1880s, and where the housing stock runs from early-1900s mill-era cottages to new builds on wooded acreage. What most of those properties share is trees: mature hardwoods close to the house, on lots that were wooded long before the driveway went in. A big limb doesn’t need a hurricane to come down. A summer thunderstorm with a strong gust front, saturated soil from days of rain, or a dead limb that’s been hanging for a year will do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hole in the roof is the obvious problem. The water is the expensive one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The pattern we see most: the strike happens, the homeowner clears the limb, the roof “looks okay” from the ground \u2014 and six weeks later there’s a spreading stain on the bedroom ceiling and mold in the attic insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Stay out from under the damaged section.<\/strong> If the roof structure is compromised, the ceiling below it can be too. Keep people and pets out of those rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Watch for electrical hazards.<\/strong> A limb through the roof can tear service drops or expose wiring. If you smell burning or see sparking, leave and call 911.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Tarp it \u2014 safely.<\/strong> A secured tarp over the damaged area stops the next rain from getting in. Only attempt this if you can work safely; a wet, damaged roof is no place to learn ladder work. If in doubt, wait for professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Document before cleanup.<\/strong> Photograph the limb in place, the roof damage, and any interior signs \u2014 from a safe position. Don’t move the limb until you’ve documented it; your adjuster needs to see the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Call us at (770) 627-0900<\/a>.<\/strong> Water that entered through a roof breach needs professional drying \u2014 attic insulation holds moisture for weeks, and Georgia’s climate turns it into mold within 24 to 48 hours of sustained dampness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every job follows the same four steps: assess, stabilize, document, restore. We use thermal imaging and moisture meters to map exactly where the water traveled \u2014 through the decking, into the insulation, down inside wall cavities \u2014 then extract, remove what’s unsalvageable, and dry the structure with controlled dehumidification, verifying with meter readings as it dries. We photograph and video-document the entire job, which supports your insurance claim. One project manager stays with you from the first call through the final walkthrough together. No fine print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One plain note on scope: a roofer or tree service handles the tree and the roof repair; we handle the water damage inside. Our documentation supports both sides of the claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a limb has found your roof \u2014 or if an old strike is finally showing up as a ceiling stain \u2014 call (770) 627-0900<\/a> now. We’re based minutes away in Marietta and available around the clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PuroClean of East Cobb has completed 4,000+ restoration jobs since 2022 \u2014 54% water damage, 30% reconstruction, 7% mold. Learn more about PuroClean of East Cobb<\/a> \u2014 our company facts, certifications, and track record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about our service areas<\/a> and water damage restoration services<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Published: September 30, 2026 Quick answer: If a tree or limb has hit your roof, stay out of the rooms below the damage \u2014 compromised roofs can shift. 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Who is PuroClean of East Cobb?<\/h3>\n
What does restoration cost?<\/h3>\n
Who answers when I call?<\/h3>\n
Why tree strikes cause water damage, not just roof damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What to do right after a strike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prevention worth doing this fall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How we handle tree-strike water damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n