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Restoration Services in Backus Serving All of Minnesota

Water damage restoration for homes and properties hit by heavy snowfall and freeze-thaw cycles in Cass County, Leech Lake, Walker, and Hackensack areas, available from our Backus base.

Available Mon–Sat 24 hrs✦Based at Backus, MN
The Golden Eagle Restoration team at work in Backus
Mike Olsen, Founder & Owner

Mike Olsen

Founder & Owner · Since 2011

Our Story

Restoration Services Grounded in Backus, Serving Minnesota

Mike Olsen started Golden Eagle Restoration from his base in Backus to deliver straightforward damage restoration work across Minnesota. As an owner-operated outfit, the focus stays on clear communication, direct oversight of every project, and results that homeowners can inspect on site rather than relying on promises.

The work accounts for Minnesota's cold winters with heavy snowfall that often leads to ice dams, frozen pipes, and spring melt issues, as well as milder summers that can bring sudden water events. From the Backus location, the crew responds to calls statewide with practical methods shaped by real conditions in Cass County and surrounding regions like those near Walker and Hackensack.

  • Owner Mike Olsen personally manages projects from start to finish
  • 24-hour service Monday through Saturday out of Backus
  • Water damage restoration tailored to heavy snow loads and freeze-thaw cycles across Minnesota
  • Upfront quotes with workmanship open for client review
  • Statewide reach from Cass County roots with methods suited to actual local conditions
More about us

15+

Years serving Minnesota

12

Specialist services

20+

Cities covered

Free

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How · it · works

What to expect, start to finish

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1. 24-Hour Emergency Contact And Initial Assessment

Call Golden Eagle Restoration any time Monday through Saturday from anywhere in Minnesota. A technician arrives to inspect the damage, noting how heavy snowfall and freeze-thaw cycles common in Cass County often create hidden ice-dam leaks or burst pipes in older homes near Leech Lake, Walker, or Hackensack.

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2. Water Extraction And Moisture Mapping

Technicians remove standing water and use moisture meters to trace saturation through floors and walls. In Backus and surrounding areas, they pay extra attention to crawl spaces and basements where spring melt from deep snowpack frequently re-soaks structures.

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3. Drying, Monitoring, And Containment

Industrial air movers and dehumidifiers run until readings return to normal. Daily checks continue until the structure is dry, which can take longer in mild-summer humidity or when working on homes built before modern vapor barriers were standard in Cass County.

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4. Repairs, Restoration, And Final Walk-Through

Damaged materials are replaced and finishes restored to match existing work. A final inspection confirms the property is returned to pre-loss condition before the crew leaves the site.

Why · Choose · Us

Restoration Services Across Minnesota

Golden Eagle Restoration operates from Backus and delivers restoration services statewide with owner oversight and Mon-Sat 24-hour availability for water damage restoration emergencies.

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24-Hour Response Window

Open Monday through Saturday around the clock so crews can reach water damage restoration sites quickly anywhere in Minnesota.

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Statewide Reach From Backus

Owner-operated base in Backus lets us cover the full state while applying knowledge of Cass County winters and heavy snowfall patterns.

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Direct Upfront Quotes

Call for clear pricing before any restoration services begin so you know costs for water damage restoration from the start.

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Hands-On Water Damage Work

Owner team manages every step of water damage restoration with techniques suited to Minnesota's cold winters and mild summers.

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Inspectable Workmanship

All restoration services leave visible, verifiable results you can check before we leave the site.

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Fast Mobilization

Same-day starts on water damage restoration jobs across Minnesota thanks to our 24-hour Mon-Sat schedule.

Testimonials

What Minnesota Customers Say

“Heavy spring rains pushed water into our crawl space near the Leech Lake outlet. The crew pumped out the standing water the same afternoon and ran industrial dehumidifiers for four days until moisture readings hit normal levels.”
TR Tom R.Backus, MN
“A kitchen grease fire left soot across our cabinets and ceiling. They wiped every surface with specialized cleaners, removed the lingering smoke smell, and left the house ready for us to move back in after two days.”
LK Lisa K.Hackensack, MN
“Our water heater burst and soaked the utility room floor and lower wall studs. Golden Eagle Restoration extracted the water, pulled the damaged flooring, dried the framing, and reinstalled new subfloor so the room was usable again within a week.”
BS Bob S.Backus, MN
Golden Eagle Restoration — Damage Restoration in Backus

Good to know

Restoration Services FAQs — Minnesota

Still have questions? We're happy to talk it through.

(218) 682-6890
+ How soon can you reach a property in Backus or elsewhere in Minnesota?
Technicians are available twenty-four hours Monday through Saturday from the Backus base and can be on site the same day for most calls across the state.
+ What factors affect the timeline for water damage restoration in Cass County?
Heavy winter snow loads, ice dams along Leech Lake shorelines, and older housing stock in Backus, Walker, and Hackensack often require extra drying time and more extensive demolition than newer construction.
+ Do you handle both small leaks and major flooding statewide?
Yes. Crews respond to everything from roof leaks in Hackensack cabins to full basement floods after spring melt in any Minnesota county.
+ What should I expect during the first visit?
A technician will document the affected areas, explain the drying plan, and set up containment so the rest of the home stays usable while work continues.
+ Are contents moved or stored during restoration?
Technicians pack out and store salvageable items when needed, then return them once repairs are complete.
+ How do cold winters change the work compared with milder parts of the state?
Frozen pipes and ice dams are common in Cass County, so crews often remove more drywall and insulation to reach moisture trapped behind exterior walls that would not be an issue in southern Minnesota.
+ Can you work on properties near Leech Lake or in the woods around Backus?
Yes. Access challenges from narrow roads and seasonal driveways are routine for jobs in those locations.

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