Water, Fire & Flood Repair and Rebuild in Weston, WV

Water, fire or flood damage in Weston? We dry it out and we put it back. Red Ridge Contracting takes Lewis County homes and businesses from the first wet carpet to the last coat of paint. One local crew does the cleanup and the repair and rebuild in Weston, so you aren’t juggling two companies.

Call or text (304) 439-6619 · Available 24/7, on site in 120 minutes or less across north central WV · WV Lic. #WV064509

Still Dealing With the July 2026 Flood in Lewis County?

On July 21–22, 2026, several inches of rain came down on northern Lewis and Upshur Counties. Businesses along the Route 33 corridor in Weston took on water, US-33 toward Buckhannon was blocked by high water, and part of I-79 in the county was closed overnight. Lewis County was included in the federal disaster declaration.

The water left months ago. What it soaked into may not have. Drywall, insulation, subfloors and crawl spaces that never dried all the way can keep causing mold and rot. If your place took water in July, it isn’t too late to have it checked, dried and rebuilt. Start with a free inspection.

Lewis County flood resources are on our Upshur and Lewis flood recovery page. We can’t answer FEMA questions or tell you what FEMA or your insurance company will decide. We can dry your house out and put it back.

Why Water Finds Weston Homes

Weston grew up along the West Fork River. A high-water marker downtown shows how high the river crested in the town’s biggest floods, including the 1950 flood of record and the November 1985 flood. Stonewall Jackson Lake, a few miles upstream, was finished in 1988 largely to control that flooding.

The lake helps on the main river. It can’t stop flash flooding on the smaller creeks and runs that feed into town, or runoff from hard rain on soaked hillsides. That’s the kind of water that ends up in basements and first floors.

The Dry-Out

Fast response. Available 24/7, on site in 120 minutes or less across north central WV.
Water out, structure dry. We extract standing water and dry the framing and floors. See water damage restoration.
Tear-out. Soaked drywall, insulation and flooring that can’t be saved get removed.
Mold. If moisture sat too long, we handle mold remediation.
Sewage. Backups get a careful, safe sewage backup cleanup.
Storms. Emergency tarps over roof openings to keep more rain out. More on storm damage repair.
Fire. After the fire department clears the house, we remove water from firefighting and tear out what’s ruined. See fire and smoke damage.

Red Ridge is an IICRC-certified company.

The Rebuild

When the structure is dry and clean, the same crew starts putting it back. As a licensed West Virginia contractor (WV Lic. #WV064509), we handle:

New drywall and insulation
Flooring
Trim and cabinets
Paint

Lots of debris? We supply cleanout labor and 16-yard roll-off dumpsters. Call for pricing and rental terms. If part of a building is too far gone, we handle demolition and coordinate demolition permits and asbestos testing. Want a bigger remodel while the walls are open? See our general contracting page.

Older Homes, Empty Camps and Rentals

Weston dates to 1817, and many houses around town are older, with stone or block foundations, plaster walls and plumbing that’s been patched over the years. We check how a house was built before we decide what to dry and save and what has to come out.

If you own a camp, rental or second home in Lewis County that sits empty for stretches, a burst pipe in January or a roof leak after a storm can run for days before anyone notices. If a pipe has burst, shut off the water and call us. We make temporary fixes to stop the water until a licensed plumber assesses the damage. Then we dry it out and rebuild. See frozen and burst pipes.

Weston Businesses

When a shop or office floods, every day closed costs you. We handle commercial restoration and the rebuild after water, fire or flood damage, and we also do commercial remodels and additions to existing buildings.

Insurance and Payment

Filing a claim? We work with any and all insurance companies. We don’t waive deductibles. No two policies read the same, so check with your adjuster about what they need from your contractor before the work begins. Our insurance claim repairs page covers the basics.

Covering some or all of it yourself? Acorn Finance offers financing. And for your peace of mind, Red Ridge carries liability and workers’ comp; just ask and we’ll send the certificate.

We also work in Buckhannon and Upshur County, Elkins and Randolph County, and Bridgeport, Clarksburg and Harrison County.

Weston Repair and Rebuild FAQ

Our house took water in the July flood. Is it too late?

No. If there’s still damage or hidden moisture, we can inspect, dry and rebuild. The inspection is free.

Do you work outside Weston?

Yes, all over Lewis County, including the Stonewall Jackson Lake area.

Who does the repairs after the drying?

We do. Drying, tear-out and rebuild all stay with Red Ridge.

How soon can you get to Weston?

Available 24/7, on site in 120 minutes or less across north central WV.

Will you work with my insurance company?

We work with any and all insurance companies. We don’t waive deductibles. Ask your adjuster what they need from your contractor.

Our camp’s pipes froze. Who do we call?

Call us first to stop the water with a temporary fix. A licensed plumber then assesses the damage and repairs the line. After that, we dry the place out and rebuild.

Do you repair fire damage?

Yes. Once the fire department clears the property, we remove water from firefighting, tear out what can’t be saved and rebuild.

Where does all the wet carpet and drywall go?

Into a 16-yard roll-off, loaded by our cleanout crew if you want. Call for pricing and rental terms.

Water, Fire or Flood Damage in Weston? Call Now.

Damage happening now, or damage you’ve been living with since July? Call or text. The inspection is free.

Call or text (304) 439-6619 or send a message.

Red Ridge Contracting · Serving Weston and Lewis County from Buckhannon, WV · WV Lic. #WV064509