Kuna Water, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration

Restoration help in Kuna

Kuna sits at the southern edge of Ada County, where suburbs give way to open rangeland that runs toward the Snake River and the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Housing is a mix of newer subdivisions, an older town center, manufactured homes and rural acreage with wells and septic systems. Kuna's location means more wind, more exposure to rangeland fire and smoke, and longer distances for some rural properties.

Common risks for Kuna properties

• Rangeland fire and smoke. Summer fires on the desert south of town can spread quickly in wind. Even distant fires can send smoke and fine ash into homes.
• Wind damage to roofs, siding and windows that then lets rain or snowmelt inside.
• Frozen pipes in manufactured homes, well houses and garages during cold snaps, especially where skirting or heat tape has failed.
• Irrigation and canal water. Kuna has canals and laterals running through and around town, and many neighborhoods have pressurized irrigation for yards.

First hour checklist in Kuna

1. For fire or a gas smell, leave and call 911. Kuna is served by a rural fire district.
2. For water, close the main valve. On a well, also switch off the well pump breaker.
3. After wind damage, cover openings in the roof or windows with a tarp or plywood only if you can do it safely from the ground. Do not climb on a wet or damaged roof.
4. During heavy smoke, keep windows closed, run the HVAC on recirculate with a clean filter, and photograph any ash inside.
5. Photograph everything, call your insurer, and request a call back using the form.

Permits, wells and septic

Inside city limits, rebuild permits go through the City of Kuna. Rural properties go through Ada County Development Services. Septic repairs are permitted through Central District Health. If a well was exposed to floodwater or ash, test the water before drinking it. Before hiring, check the contractor's registration with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL).

Insurance tip for Kuna homeowners

Wind damage is usually covered, but water that gets in afterward is often only covered if it came through an opening the wind created. Photograph the roof or window damage from the ground and keep receipts for tarps or boards. Manufactured homes are often insured under a separate type of policy with different terms, so check your declarations page for wind, water and smoke coverage.

Requests come from Kuna's town center, newer subdivisions to the north toward Meridian, and rural properties to the south and west.

Manufactured homes and acreage around Kuna

A good share of Kuna-area housing is manufactured homes and homes on acreage. Manufactured homes have plumbing that runs under the floor inside a belly wrap, so a leak can fill the wrap with water and soak the insulation and floor decking before anything shows inside. If you see the belly sagging or hear dripping under the home, shut off the water and do not cut the wrap open with power still on to nearby heat tape. On acreage, shops and barns often have their own water lines and frost-free hydrants that can break in a hard freeze. The water from those breaks can flow back toward the house foundation. Note every structure that was affected when you call your insurer, since shops and barns are usually covered under a separate "other structures" limit.

Services

How it works

1. Fill out the form with what happened.
2. Your request goes to an independent local restoration company.
3. They call you back to inspect and give an estimate, and can document damage for your insurance claim.

Frequently asked questions

Who do I contact for fire or water damage in Kuna?

For active fire or a gas smell, call 911. For cleanup and restoration, use the form and a local restoration company serving Kuna can call you back.

What should I do first after water damage?

Stop the water source if it is safe, turn off power to wet areas only from a dry spot, photograph the damage, and call your insurer.