Emergency Masonry Home Repairs What to Do After a Storm

Assessing Damage and Prioritising Masonry Home Repairs with Licensed Building Repair Contractors

Due to our latitude positioning, New Zealand can be exposed to fast moving weather systems and therefore prone to major weather events. 

The last major storm of February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle, led to thousands of property damage claims. This devastating incident caused 11 fatalities and over $14.5 billion in economic damage. 

One of the most critical tasks following a major storm is to assess your home for structural and surface damage, when it is safe to do so. Securing your property after a storm is essential to prevent injuries or fatalities from hidden hazards like unstable structures, exposed electrical systems, or debris that can pose serious risks to anyone nearby.

At West & Sons Construction, we specialise in residential building repairs, commercial building repairs, and weather damage building repair across Auckland and surrounding regions. We were proud to assist hundreds of homeowners reinstate their damaged properties following Cyclone Gabrielle’s destruction. 

Following any major weather event, or accident, our team of licensed building repair contractors, brick layers, qualified builders, and external plasterers can inspect your property for an array of building damages such as; cracked or displaced bricks, damaged plastering and rendering, tell tale signs of structural damage repair, as well as any water ingress or signs of a leaky home requiring attention from leaky home repair specialists. 

We provide urgent and thorough assessments and prioritise emergency building repairs to prevent further deterioration.

Temporary Fixes vs. Permanent Masonry Home Repairs by Foundation Repair Contractors

In the immediate aftermath of a storm, urgent and temporary building repairs may be necessary to stabilise and secure your property. However, these can often be a quick band-aid fix it approach and are not necessarily structurally sound enough to become safe and reliable long term solutions. Examples of temporary fixes may include; tarping exposed masonry, boarding up broken windows, quick mortar patching as well as emergency sealants. 

These are useful temporary repair solutions for emergency building repairs, but should quickly be followed by permanent solutions from experienced foundation repair contractors and masonry contractors.

Examples of permanent and long-lasting repairs could be full masonry home repairs including repointing and brick replacement, exterior plastering and plastering and rendering to restore weatherproofing. Structural damage repair for compromised walls or foundations as well as partial demolition and rebuild where necessary. We also offer ongoing property maintenance and repairs to ensure your home remains resilient long after the storm has passed. For more information on emergecy repair servcies in Auckalnd, readour blog.

Why Licensed Building Practitioners Are Essential for Insurance Building Repairs

Where structural and waterproofing work is necessary this qualifies as Restricted Building Work, and must only be carried out by a qualified Licensed Building Practitioner. 

Choosing a Licensed Building Practitioner ensures your repairs meet New Zealand’s building code as well as insurance standards. As trusted insurance reinstatement contractors, we’ve worked on thousands of Auckland insurance building repairs and insurance claim building damage projects.

Our qualified and seasoned team includes;  

• Carpenters in Auckland and qualified Builders, for timber framing and structural work
• External plasterers for weatherproof finishes
• Demolition contractors in Auckland for safe removal of irreparable structures
• As well as masonry contractors and North Shore Builders 

We’re proud to serve clients across Auckland, North Shore, Hibiscus Coast, and Rodney with reliable, compliant, and high-quality workmanship. 

Navigating Insurance Claims for Storm Damage Insurance Repairs

When your home becomes damaged, dealing with insurance claim project management can be stressful and overwhelming. We work with most major insurers and has helped thousands of homeowners with:

• Storm damage insurance repairs to prevent further deterioration. 
• Flood damage building repair which is critical to ensure structural stability, prevent mould growth and ensure the home is hygienic and safe to be inhabited. 
• With around 50 Auckland homes catching fire per month we also attend to fire damage insurance repairs. 
• You'd be surprised at how many homes we have repaired over the years where cars have caused impact damage. It doesn't just happen in the movies. We assist with many insurance payouts and building repairs for accidents such as impact damage.

We’re also experienced contract workers with insurance builders, managing everything from assessment, building repair quotes to completion. Whether you need insurance repairs in Auckland, North Shore, Hibiscus Coast, or Rodney, we’ll guide you through the process with clarity and care.

Common Post-Storm Masonry and Building Repairs in Auckland and Beyond

If your home is constructed from strong and long lasting materials like stone, brick or concrete this refers to masonry. 

As Licensed Building Professional Masonry Contractors, our team handles a wide range of masonry home repairs and building repairs in Auckland, such as; 

• Chimney rebuilds and brick laying after severe wind damage
• Foundation repair and stabilisation
• Leaky home repair and plastering and rendering
• Building removal services and site clearance and demolition for unsafe structures
• Residential demolition services and commercial demolition experts for severely damaged properties

We also provide building repairs in North Shore, Hibiscus Coast, and Rodney, ensuring your property is safe and restored no matter where you are.

Insurance Repairs and Reinstatements

We’re not just home insurance repair specialists, we’re your partners in recovery. Our full-service approach includes:

• Detailed damage reports for insurance claim building damage
• Coordination with insurers for insurance payout building repairs
• Full project management for insurance reinstatement contractors
• Compliance with all safety and licensed demolition company standards

Whether you need insurance repairs in Auckland or demolition in Rodney, we’ve got the team, tools, and experience to get the job done right.

West & Sons Construction, Your Experts in Masonry Home Repairs and Insurance Building Repairs

When disaster strikes, you need a team you can trust. West & Sons Construction can help you every step of the way with; 

• Masonry contractors and foundation repair contractors
• Residential and commercial building repairs
• Demolition and earthworks
• Insurance claim project management
• As well as ongoing property maintenance and repairs across Auckland, North Shore, Hibiscus Coast, and Rodney

We’re proud to be Licensed Building Practitioners, insurance reinstatement contractors, and demolition experts serving the Auckland region with great service.

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