The crew travels to Western North Carolina to meet five families working to rebuild after Hurricane Helene destroyed their homes. Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, and Jenn Nawada meet the homeowners to hear their stories from the day of the storm: what they experienced, what they lost, and what recovery means to them.

Kevin O'Connor meets meteorologist Stephanie Abrams to learn why the storm hit Asheville so hard. In Swannanoa, he and Zack Dettmore join builders Chris Cronin and Nick Swann. They reframe Jim and Allie's wall and prep Miah's attic HVAC for insulation. Richard Trethewey checks progress in East Asheville, while Zack demos floors in North Asheville. Later, Kevin hears a dramatic storm rescue story.

In North Asheville, Mark McCullough and mason Don Caldwell clear storm-damaged chimney bricks, joined by sweep Alan Justice who finds cracks. In East Asheville, Kevin O'Connor helps Will Nicholson replace storm-damaged siding. Back in North Asheville, Zack Dettmore and James Dose remove a wall and add subflooring. Later, Kevin meets the Army Corps on relief efforts.

In Swannanoa, Kevin O'Connor helps Jim's brother Bill waterproof the bathroom, including around the shower window. Up in North Asheville, he meets with roofers JD and Jayden where the new shingles and flashing are installed with wind and water protection. In East Asheville, Kevin works alongside builder Will to remove rot, reinforce the frame, and replace the damaged boards of Paula's deck.

In Swannanoa NC, Kevin O'Connor joins builders Chris and Noah at homeowner Miah's house to help install kitchen cabinets. In North Asheville, Jenn Nawada learns of FEMA's tree removal efforts after Hurricane Helene. Mark McCullough tours the amazing masonry work of The Grove Park Inn, while Richard Trethewey teams with Abe and Caleb to air-seal Paula's home.

In Swannanoa NC, Kevin O'Connor helps Noah Swaty install interior window trim. At Mountain Heritage High, he meets teacher Jeremy Dotts whose students are building tiny homes for storm victims. In North Asheville, electrician Mario Salamone installs a new meter and enclosure. Meanwhile, Tom Silva helps Paula turn an antique chest into a bathroom vanity.

In Asheville, NC, Kevin O'Connor strolls through restored Biltmore Village and learns about its history and future. In East Asheville, Mauro Henrique guides Paula in cleaning and staining a fiberglass door. In North Asheville, Jenn Nawada and landscape architect Jennifer Verprauskus build a boulder terrace retaining wall. In Swannanoa, Kevin learns a new method to install an interior door.

Kevin O'Connor takes a tour of the restaurants and breweries that are reopening after Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, Tom Silva is teaching how to properly measure and install interior window shades. Later Kevin joins Mauro Henrique in prepping a house to be painted. Over in North Asheville, Mark McCullough installs a fireplace with chimney sweeps Alan Justice and James Esser.