Chateau Knoll Apartments

The Problem

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A speeding car jumped the curb at Chateau Knoll, leveled the monument sign, and slammed directly into one of the buildings. It was far more than just a masonry issue—the vehicle severed the gas meter and destroyed the main electrical service box, creating an immediate nightmare for the property team.

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Between the gas hazard, the total loss of power, and a physically unstable structure, firefighters were forced to evacuate the residents on the spot. Property Manager Bryan Tank called TNT to lead the emergency response, requiring a rapid, full-scope structural repair of the primary brick facade. We needed to stabilize the wall and prepare for a seamless restoration—including brick replacement and tuckpointing—under extreme time constraints to ensure the building's stability and restore its curb appeal.

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Our Approach

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Because we’ve worked with Bryan for over 15 years, there was no "feeling out" process or long bidding delay. He called, and we headed straight there with one goal: take the pressure off his team.

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• Triage and Safety: When we arrived, it was a mess of active gas leaks and high-voltage risks. We coordinated directly with MidAmerican Energy to secure the gas line and assessed the damage alongside city building officials.
• Rapid Stabilization: We didn't wait. We called in structural engineers for shoring guidance and had the building stabilized that same day so it wouldn't move any further.
• Team Coordination: We helped connect the client with Shaw Electric to handle the massive power reroute and worked with their preferred carpenters on the framing.

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Moving from Crisis to Recovery: Instead of a month of planning, we used our local connections to make decisions and secure city approvals in real time.