310A Kennedy Dr Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: 831-400-8466
Email: allan@betzworks.us
License Number: 1098361
Phone: 831-400-8466
Email: allan@betzworks.us
License Number: 1098361
When storms hit the Central Coast, things can quickly go from bad to worse. The cosmetic damage that you see in your driveway, retaining wall, or hillside generally points to a more serious problem lurking beneath the surface.
Professional storm damage repair not only gets your property cleaned up and looking its best, but it also restores safety and functionality as quickly as possible.
At Betz Works, we offer extensive storm damage repair services in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Santa Clara counties, including:
Dealing with storm damage can feel overwhelming, and what you do in the first few hours matters.
If there are visible signs of damage, such as cracked pavement, foundation damage, or obvious signs of shifting soil, avoid entering the affected areas entirely. Nothing matters more than keeping you and your family safe.
If your home’s utilities are impacted, only turn off the power if you can do so safely before contacting the utility company.
Once you’ve identified the dangerous parts of your property, document as much as you can. Take clear photos of areas where retaining walls are leaning, the ground is shifting, or driveways are cracked.
Detailed documentation helps protect you during the insurance process and creates a clear starting point for restoration professionals.
Property damage continues to worsen, even after the storm stops.
Betz Works will get to your property right away, secure the area, and start working with your insurance company to get repairs underway.
These repairs include cleaning up mudslides, preventing future slides, repaving driveways, and more.
Depending on the type of storm damage that you’re dealing with, you may also need to consult with an arborist, a roofer, a general contractor, and more.
If any utilities were damaged, notify the utility company as quickly as possible.
While there’s virtually no type of storm damage that we can’t help with, the Central Coast experiences some types of damage more frequently than others.
Atmospheric rivers, which form when long, narrow corridors in the atmosphere transport excessive moisture, can bring heavy rainfall to our area.
Extended periods of heavy rainfall saturate the soil under and around your home, destabilizing it and leading to mudslides or landslides, which can compromise your home’s stability, damage underground utilities, destroy driveways, and block access.
If you live in one of the many hillside neighborhoods along the Central Coast, such as San Luis Obispo or Monterey, you probably have a retaining wall somewhere on your property.
Unfortunately, when the ground under or directly behind those walls becomes saturated, it places added stress on the wall, quickly causing it to bow or crack.
Those problems can quickly devolve into the wall failing completely.
A washed-out driveway or private road can make it virtually impossible to get to your property.
Unfortunately, many of the problems with these parts of your property start beneath the surface, meaning that there could be damage that you cannot see.
Gravel, base material, and soil erosion under the pavement make it unsafe to drive or park, even if the surface still looks stable.
One of the most important parts of your property is the drainage system that carries water away.
Culverts, ditches, and other drainage channels can quickly become overwhelmed, especially if the soil becomes saturated.
Gravel, mud, and other debris fill these drainage paths, making it impossible for water to safely move away from your home and driveway.
The beautiful trees that line many of the hills along the Central Coast are a lovely sight and can help provide soil stability.
However, uprooted trees can do irreparable damage to your home and wreak havoc on fences and retaining walls.
In many instances, slope damage occurs long before you see the signs of it.
For example, if the soil under your driveway starts to shift, it can take months for the driveway to crack.
Signs of an unstable slope include visible cracks in the ground or pavement, leaning fences and trees, new water seeps, and more.
If you notice any of the early warning signs of an unstable slope, let Betz Works perform slope stabilization.
As soon as we arrive at your home, we’ll start by thoroughly assessing the situation.
This includes looking for signs of shifting soil, slope movement, impediments to drainage flow, and structural damage.
If the road is blocked or your driveway is inaccessible, we’ll create safe access to your driveway so you can get back to using your home.
Stopping the damage is just as important as repairing it, so if water flow is eroding the soil and making the situation worse, we’ll work quickly to stop it.
We also get all unstable soil and debris out of the way. This not only ensures that your property is safe and functional, but it also helps us fully evaluate the damage.
When the area is thoroughly prepped, we’ll get to work rebuilding drainage systems, walls, and base features.
If the storm damage has led to any mudslides, we’ll stabilize the area to prevent future failures.
Recently, a homeowner in Monterey called us with an emergency situation. After a period of heavy rainfall that lasted for a couple of days, they noticed large fissures forming in their driveway, which sat at the top of a relatively steep hill.
When the job was done, the driveway looked even better than before, and the improved slope made the driveway wider, as well.
Ultimately, storm damage is unavoidable, especially in an area that experiences the various hazards that we see here along the Central Coast.
The team at Betz Works is made up of local contractors who are incredibly familiar with Santa Cruz, Monterey, and South Bay hillsides.
Our team has access to the best tools in the industry, allowing us to access steep, muddy parts of your property that are hard to reach.
We have decades of experience, not just in refinishing surfaces, but in resolving the problems that lie beneath the surface.
We don’t want to only fix your problems, but we want to ensure that they don’t come back.
Here’s a look at some of the questions that we get the most frequently from our valued customers:
Yes, most homeowner’s insurance policies cover storm-related repairs. While the details of what’s covered can vary based on your specific policy, the majority of insurance companies cover repairs to homes, vehicles, and properties.
We will work with you and your insurance company to make sure that your repairs are performed quickly and correctly.
The cost of storm-damage repairs depends on the magnitude of the job. For instance, it’s generally cheaper to clean up a small mudslide than it is to excavate and repair an entire driveway that’s damaged by shifting soil.
We provide free estimates upon request, so you can rest assured that there won’t be any surprise costs tagged on at the end of the job.
Much like the cost of storm repair projects, the duration of the job depends on the severity of the problem.
There are many jobs that we can complete in a single day, but large-scale repairs can take anywhere from a couple of days to weeks.
We’ll provide you with a timeline when you get your estimate, and we’ll work tirelessly to get the job done before the deadline.
In the meantime, we’ll create a path to your home so you can access your house, as long as it is safe for you to do so.