Supporting Commercial Property Owners and Managers Following Severe Weather Events

Hurricanes and tropical storms can cause significant property damage, water intrusion, and environmental hazards. Even after a storm passes, hidden moisture, mold growth, and damaged building materials can complicate recovery efforts.

Environmental assessments and laboratory testing help identify potential hazards. Remediation planning establishes appropriate protocols and supports informed decisions about restoring affected properties.

Hillmann provides nationwide environmental consulting and disaster recovery support following hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, and other catastrophic events. Our dedicated Catastrophe Services team, led by Henry Hillmann, is prepared to respond when disaster strikes.

Understanding the Environmental Impacts of Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

Wind-driven rain, flooding, roof damage, and compromised building envelopes can allow water to enter concealed spaces, including wall cavities, insulation, flooring systems, and mechanical areas. Undetected moisture can contribute to mold growth and deterioration of building materials. Floodwaters may introduce bacterial contamination and other environmental hazards, while storm-related damage can disturb materials containing asbestos or lead.

Identifying these conditions early helps commercial property owners and facility managers establish recovery priorities and minimize further disruption to building operations.

Hurricane Damage Assessment and Disaster Recovery Consulting Services

Hillmann’s Catastrophe Services team provides environmental assessment and consulting services to support recovery following severe weather events.

Storm Damage Assessments

Hillmann evaluates storm-related property conditions, documents observed damage, and identifies areas requiring further investigation or remediation. These assessments help property owners and managers understand environmental concerns and establish priorities for recovery.

Moisture Mapping and Water Intrusion Assessments

Moisture can remain trapped within building materials even after visible standing water has been removed.

Hillmann performs moisture mapping and water intrusion assessments to identify affected areas and document moisture conditions. These findings help guide targeted drying and remediation activities, including addressing concealed moisture.

Environmental Sampling, Mold Testing, and Laboratory Analysis

Hurricanes and flooding can create conditions conducive to mold growth, introduce bacterial contamination, and disturb hazardous building materials. Hillmann provides environmental assessments and sampling services to identify potential hazards, including mold, asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead-based paint, and bacterial contamination.

Hillmann’s in-house analytical laboratory provides testing services for mold, asbestos, and select bacterial contaminants. This integrated approach improves coordination between field and laboratory personnel. Analytical findings also help guide remediation decisions.

Remediation Protocols and Scopes of Work

Hillmann develops site-specific remediation protocols and detailed scopes of work (SOWs). These documents outline recommended procedures for addressing damaged or contaminated materials.

Post-Remediation Verification

Following remediation, Hillmann provides inspections and verification testing, as applicable, to evaluate completed work and determine whether established project criteria have been met.

These evaluations help document conditions following cleanup and support decisions regarding the next phase of property restoration and occupancy.

A Dedicated Catastrophe Services Team Ready to Respond

Hurricane recovery requires coordination among property owners, facility managers, insurance representatives, restoration contractors, and environmental professionals. This becomes especially important when multiple buildings or occupied facilities are affected.

Hillmann’s dedicated Catastrophe Services team is prepared to deploy to affected locations and provide technical guidance throughout the recovery process. Backed by nationwide resources, decades of environmental consulting experience, and an in-house analytical laboratory, Hillmann supports commercial properties, multifamily communities, hospitality facilities, institutional buildings, and other affected assets.

From initial property assessments and environmental sampling to remediation planning and post-remediation verification, our team helps clients evaluate storm-related conditions and make informed recovery decisions.

Your Property. Our Priority.

CONTACT US for assistance with hurricane damage assessments, moisture mapping, mold testing, environmental sampling, or remediation planning.