Many factors can affect flood risk, including property location and building characteristics. Additionally, there are three flood risk ratings and five flood zone types. When flood damage strikes, trust SERVPRO® for cleanup.

Flood Damage Restoration Services

From leaking pipes to severe flooding, our certified professionals use advanced technology to extract any water, dry your property, and restore it to its pre-loss condition.

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Flood Damage Restoration Services

Record rains make their way into your living room. Water from the upstairs bathroom turns up in a light fixture downstairs. A busted pipe left an inch of water in the basement, with no sign of stopping. Whether flooding comes from a major storm, a minor plumbing problem, or something else, it doesn’t take much water to damage your home.

The longer water sits, the worse the damage and the higher the bill. At SERVPRO®, we respond at any time to quickly take care of your flood emergency. And from water removal and structural drying to mold remediation and contents restoration, we’ll make it “Like it never even happened.”

Our Expert Restoration Process

The moment you call, our team moves quickly to protect your property and begin recovery. We follow a proven, step-by-step process to return your home to its pre-loss condition.

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Assess

We inspect, document, and plan your restoration.

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Mitigate

We act fast to stop damage and protect what matters most.

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Restore

We rebuild and restore your space to pre-loss condition.

Moisture reading and water removal from a basement during Flooded basement cleanup by SERVPRO
Moisture reading and water removal from a basement during Flooded basement cleanup by SERVPRO

Like It Never Even Happened

We can provide water extraction, drying and restoration services to return your property to its pre-loss condition, no matter what kind of flooding you’re facing:  

  • Groundwater flooding 
  • Storm 
  • Pipe burst 
  • Appliance failure 
  • Sewage backup 

With 59+ years of experience, we can handle your flood emergency. And from water removal and structural drying to mold remediation and contents restoration, we’ll make it “Like it never even happened.”

Need Help with a Commercial Property?


When your business suffers water damage, SERVPRO is ready. Our experienced team will get the job done and keep downtime to a minimum. Learn more about our Commercial Restoration Services.

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A professional insurance agent or consultant in a gray blazer meeting with two clients across a glass desk in a modern office, reviewing documents and discussing coverage options.

SERVPRO Helps with the Insurance Claim Process

At SERVPRO, we understand that property damage can be overwhelming. With decades of experience, SERVPRO can help document damage and provide information related to the services performed that can assist customers during the insurance claim process.   

When property damage occurs, a rapid response can help limit further damage and may reduce overall restoration costs.   

Groundwater flooding is usually covered by flood insurance, not a standard homeowners policy.

Knowing where the main water shutoff is located on your property can help prevent water damage to your home or business in an emergency.
Knowing where the main water shutoff is located on your property can help prevent water damage to your home or business in an emergency.

Flood: What You Can Do Right Now

With flooding, knowing what you can do before help arrives can help reduce the damage to your home and cut the restoration costs. Standing water in your home will cause more damage with every passing hour.

  • Get everyone in your household (including pets) away from rising water and to a safe, dry area of the home.
  • Shut off your water source if you know the shutoff valve location and can reach it safely.
  • Turn off your electricity at the main panel, if you can do it without stepping in water.
  • Don’t use electrical appliances or outlets that might‘ve come in contact with water.
  • Move your most valuable items, furniture, and electronics to higher ground if it’s safe.
  • Once the flooding has stopped, take photos of the damage for your insurance claim.

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Amy Presley

Great service very friendly Aura and Robert were very communicative on arrival time and got the job done fast! Would recommend !!

Mary Peterson

Outstanding Service from Megan & Courtney! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After a water line busted and flooded our crawl space, they came out incredibly quick to handle the damage. Megan and Courtney were absolutely fantastic to work with. They were professional, efficient, and took complete control of the situation, getting the entire crawl space dried out in no time. Their fast response and hard work turned a stressful disaster into a smooth, hassle-free process. If you ever need emergency restoration services, ask for Megan and Courtney!

tiff goff

Kind and hard workers (especially Megan and Courtney). They finished in 3 days what should have taken 3 months. I would recommend them to everyone.

Travis Bowers

Robert was on time and respectful. The company did a great job of cleanup and demo.

John & Neva Kilday

Megan was extremely helpful. She cleaned the ductwork and pointed out to us that it needed to be cleaned. She also took photographs of all of our damaged objects in the house for us to send to the insurance company. She was very helpful and made an extremely tough situation more manageable. John kilday

Rebecca Ledford

Robert was very courteous and treated our home respectfully

Heathur Sawyer

Let me start this review by saying that from the very beginning of our home issues, I have lived in absolute terror and fear of what the repairs for our situation would be. The stress of it all had completely consumed my mind and body. We had raccoons absolutely annihilate our basement. I had only just bought this house six months ago. I was definitely not prepared to undergo a major home issue. The raccoons destroyed the insulation, the HVAC work, obviously made massive mess down there and there’s some water. We discovered the problem in the basement after a leak in our second floor, appeared and came through down into the first one destroying our very old ceiling tiles (my house is 101 years old) To put it very lightly, we have one catastrophic mess on our hands here. I am a first time home owner, knowing nothing about how the process of something like this goes. After contacting my insurance, I learned that the majority of our damages are not covered because it was a raccoon that caused it. That’s when true fear of that we are looking at here set in deep for me. The Servpro technicians came very promptly to my home, was on time, both looked very professional and greeted me like they already knew me. Just the initial meeting of these guys helped to lower my anxiety a bit. I explained the situation to them, what happened and was very honest about how scared I am about everything from what the processes are, to how in the world am I going to afford this being completely unprepared for a sizable fix. Randy and Gus were so easy to talk to. They took so much care in explaining everything to me in a way that I can understand, it truly assured me that everything is going to be ok. They first assessed my entryway and then went to the basement for that assessment. I was surprised (in a good way!) at the time they spent down there. They didn’t just run down there, take a quick peek and then leave. They spent around 30 minutes actually assessing the problems we have. When they came back up I was on edge expecting to hear an astronomical amount of money that this is going to cost. Instead, the quote that I received was very reasonable. They even suggested ways that I would be able to afford this easier such as informing me of certain grants and programs that might available for me and my family. I had never thought about looking into something like that, and it may truly be my blessing in disguise. My anxieties over how all this will go has been substantially lessened by Randy and Gus. They listened to every single one of my concerns, answered every single one of my questions, and never once made me feel like I was asking anything stupid. They arrived very professionally, very clean cut looking and with the characteristics of a person who I would welcome into my home at any time. I believe that both of these men are a massive asset to Servpro and are A fantastic example as to how any workers entering your home should be and present themselves. Their communication and understanding are absolutely amazing. The repairs on my home have not began yet, but I know already that if this company employs people like these two men, then I have much less to worry about as far as the repair goes. I will update this review once all of the home renovation is complete. But currently I truly believe that this company may be my saving grace in what is a very difficult time.

Robin Williams

Cortney and Aidan are so sweet, kind, acknowledgeable, and would recommend them to any and everyone. I love them!

Julie Fuchs

We had two sets of helpers for our unfortunate flooding of a bathroom and basement. Mike and Tina came and stayed all day removing damaged items and materials, measuring moisture, cleaning, and setting up dehumidifiers and fans for us. Aiden and Courtney came the next day to finish up and meet with our insurance agent. We have been well cared for.

SERVPRO Flood Damage Knowledge Center

How to clean up flood damage in a home?

When a flood emergency occurs in your home, it’s only natural to want to take action immediately. Below are some preliminary steps you can take before we arrive, but only attempt what you can do safely. 

  • Shut off the water source, if possible. If you’re not sure where the water is coming from, we’ll inspect and handle the situation as soon as we arrive. If you don’t know how to shut off the water, contact a plumber to help. 
  • Remove excess water by mopping, blotting, or wiping. This could include flooring and hard surface furniture which has standing water on it. Do not use your household vacuum to remove water, since it could cause damage to the vacuum or be unsafe.  
  • Protect carpet, rugs, drapes, and upholstered items from further damage. Place aluminum foil or parchment paper between furniture and wet carpet or rugs. Remove books, magazines, or other colored items from carpets and rugs. Hang draperies up with coated hangers to avoid contact with wet floors. Remove pillows or cushions from wet upholstered items. 
  • Avoid using electric or electronic items that have come into contact with water. This may include items such as light fixtures, ceiling fans, televisions, or appliances. If there is a possibility that someone else on the property may turn on an electric item that has come in contact with water, consider turning off the power to individual circuits within the power distribution panel of the property. 
What is a flood?

A flood is an overflow of water onto property that should otherwise be dry. Water from flooding doesn’t always come from the same place, and where it comes from matters a lot. Some floods bring in fairly clean water you can begin to deal with carefully. Others carry bacteria and contaminants that can harm your health. That’s why it’s important to know what you’re up against before you start your cleanup.

What are the most common causes of home floods?

Most home floods come from severe weather and storms, plumbing or appliance failures, and sewer backups or rising groundwater. Each source carries different risks, so identifying the cause early helps you respond as effectively as possible.

Is flood damage covered by insurance?

Flood damage may be covered by your insurance policy, but you’ll need to reach out to your agent to get specifics about your particular coverage. Most typical homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage.

How long does it take to fix flood damage?

The time it takes to fix flood damage depends on the severity of the flood. We’ll inspect your home or business and discuss with you the severity of damage and our plan to help return your property back to pre-loss condition. We’ll then work to remove the water that shouldn’t be there using pumps and water extracting equipment. Once the excess water is gone, we use dehumidifiers and other specialized drying equipment to help return the area to its normal moisture level. This is a closely monitored process, with our teams continually making adjustments to equipment to help ensure the area is recovering as quickly and as safely possible.

How dangerous is a flood?

Other than the environmental hazards, all natural flood water is classified as category 3 water damage. Category 3 water damage is defined as “Grossly unsanitary water containing pathogenic agents, arising from sewage or other contaminated water sources and having the likelihood of causing discomfort or sickness if consumed or exposed to humans.” Category 3 water damage is considered grossly contaminated. It may also be called “black water.” 

What should you do if your house floods?

The most important thing to do is to move your family to safety. Next, shut off the water source and electricity if you can do so safely and avoid contact with standing water. Then call a professional water damage restoration company right away to begin the water extraction process.

Are sandbags helpful during a flood?

Sandbags are helpful for slowing and redirecting slow-moving water up to two feet deep, but they do not stop water completely. Do not rely on sandbags to counteract flood damage.

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