Flood Cleanup guide
24/7 Emergency Flood Cleanup Help
Floodwater from storms is different from a burst pipe: it picks up soil, chemicals and sewage on the way in, so everything it touches needs careful handling. Fast pump-out and drying limits how much of the home has to be rebuilt.
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Homeowners can reach us here too about flood cleanup. For immediate danger, call 911.
Signs you need help now
- Rising water entering doors or garage
- Flooded basement or crawlspace
- Muddy water lines on walls
- Saturated flooring days after the storm
Safety checklist, do this first
- ✓Never walk or drive through moving floodwater.
- ✓Treat floodwater as contaminated, keep skin contact to a minimum.
- ✓Do not turn power back on in flooded areas until an electrician clears it.
- ✓Watch for structural damage before entering a flooded building.
What to do while you wait
- ✓Photograph water levels and damage before pumping anything out.
- ✓Check official local alerts before re-entering evacuated areas.
- ✓Move undamaged belongings to higher ground or upper floors.
- ✓Contact your insurer, flood damage usually needs a separate flood policy.
Homeowners: talk to a local flood cleanup provider now
Free to call. All contractors are independent and we do not guarantee work or license status.
Flood Cleanup FAQ
Is flood cleanup different from water damage cleanup?+
Yes. Floodwater from outside is considered contaminated, so cleanup involves disinfection and removal of more materials than a clean-water pipe leak.
Does homeowners insurance cover flooding?+
Standard policies usually do not cover outside flooding. Separate flood insurance, often through the National Flood Insurance Program, is typically needed.
Flood Cleanup? Help is one free call away, 24/7.
1-800-XXX-XXXX