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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  • Water extraction, drying, and restoration
  • Ready for any source of water, flood, leak, sewage backup, etc.
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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.

What Our Customers Are Saying

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Jordan Long
over 1 year ago

I utilized SERVPRO of Wheaton/Glen Ellyn when I had a supply line to my upstairs toilet bust while I was out of town. Water went through two floors of my home down to my basement - extensive damage. Servpro, Kayt Watts, and the owner Grant responded IMMEDIATELY. I called them at 9:30pm Memorial Day weekend & they were at my house within 1 hour. Most importantly, they worked diligently to mitigate all the damage. What was also extremely helpful was their expertise with working through my insurance. Whether it be their damage mitigation team, or their personal items team (who packed out all of our personal items), they were always professional & timely. I can’t thank them enough for their work.

Tiffany Meier
almost 2 years ago

I am writing this on behalf of my boss, Irene P., who had her air ducts cleaned in her condo in the city. Flavio and team at SERVPRO did an amazing job! Their prices are reasonable, they are knowledgeable and attentive to the project. It took two days for the team to complete the project. They come equipped with the right equipment. Even though the manager, Flavio, was on holiday, he came to the condo anyway to get everything set up and I can't recommend Flavio and the Wheaton location enough for their time and effort! There are a number of SERVPRO franchises but the Wheaton location offers everything be it house or high rise. They were very careful to put down proper protection and then when they were done, the condo was immaculate. Flavio and team, thank you so much for you time and effort in cleaning my air ducts so well!

Marcy G
almost 2 years ago

I am extremely satisfied with the service Servpro from Wheaton & Glen Ellyn provided. I had major water damage thru out my house, first and 2nd level. The response was prompt and the service was excellent. The crew Ricardo jr. Ricardo and Juan were polite, professional, and courteous, explaining the process and completing the job efficiently. Setting up all the equipment that was needed and making sure it work efficiently. Flavio was particularly informative and insured a smooth operation. I will highly recommend Servpro to friends and family.

Lara Sullivan
almost 2 years ago

Autumn Garibay is one of the best people I have ever met. Our condominium complex in Florida experienced catastrophic storm surge after Hurricane Helene. We live on Sand Key, a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico. During Hurricane Helene, the entire key was flooded under 4+ feet of storm surge water, sewage overflow, heavy rains and devastating hurricane force winds. Our security building, first floor lobby, maintenance room, cleaning supply area, and elevators were destroyed or badly damaged. Our pool, landscaping, fence and grounds were destroyed. Everything was a mess. We were left all alone. During our fourth day of no power, while all the residents were grilling out what was left of our food, Autumn showed up like an angel that fell from the sky who wanted to help us. She immediately did a drone analysis of our damage to give us an estimate. She worked with lightening speed efficiency and she was empathetic to what we had just experienced. She was kind, and professional, well-prepared and efficient. She assembled a team of professionals with extensive experience cleaning up after natural disasters. There is no monetary value on what it means to have someone take care of your property, offering you top notch service and helping you get your life back together after you have been through a true disaster. Autumn worked with our building’s insurance provider and property management team to make sure all 110 units owner’s needs would be met after this disaster. She was there for us when we did not know what to do or where to start our cleanup efforts. If something bad happens to your town; it will be Autumn that shows up first. You know you can trust her to get you the help you need to get your homes and businesses back to the way they were.

13 T
about 2 years ago

Russell, Oscar, and his crew did a great job. Fast, efficient, and worked well with our insurance. Communication with Russell and Laura was great as well!

Mike Hooks
over 4 years ago

Service pro Gold Coast/Lincoln park were one of several remediation companies recommended to me by my insurance. We had a braided hose spring a leak which caused water damage to our bathroom, brand new wood floors, bedroom closet downstairs and to the bathroom of unit below us. Kevin was quick to respond, provided exceptional service and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. The crew which installed the fans and dehumidifiers were great. Service pro was able to work directly with my insurance for payment and we’re able to salvage our brand new wood floors. I am very satisfied with my experience as there are multiple remediation companies to choose from. I always read reviews and decided to pull the trigger with service pro and I’m glad I did.

Beth LeBeau
over 4 years ago

We came into an emergency situation where we called upon SERVPRO for the restoration services. I called and spoke to Jessica, a project coordinator who was empathic to our needs and was prompt to follow up our phone conversation with an email detailing all of our requested services. The email detailed information as to who our project manager was as well as having the inspection scheduled less than 24/HRS of our initial call. Kevin our project manager came to our location and was very thorough with the inspection and provided me a detailed scope of the project that was to be completed the next day. Kevin was a gem! He even called when there was more to the job that listed on the scope and explained to me each step of the restoration process. Needless to say, from our initial emergency to complete clean up and restoration it has been a seamless process. Service has been professional and amazing and the entire process has been called, scheduled and completed in less than 48 HRS. STELLAR SERVICE & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Thank you to Jessica, Kevin, Sara and all the SERVPRO TEAM for making a difficult situation so easy to deal with! Beth L.

Family Bugosh
over 4 years ago

Working with Marcus and his crew is fantastic! Cleaning methods and communication was outstanding throughout. These folks really know what they are doing! Highly recommended!

Nate manewith
almost 5 years ago

Recently, there was a broken water pipe in a condo on the ninth floor of our building in Chicago. The resulting water damage was horrendous. ServPro cam immediately. We cannot begin to tell you how terrific all the men were. They came when they said they would come; they answered all my questions (even my foolish ones as we had never had a flood previously)e. The workers were all just outstanding!! We had de-humidifiers for two weeks The dining room wooden floor was pulled up. Now we learn that the kitchen and hallways floors will have to come up, as well, and possibly more. Through all of this, you men were top-notch! We cannot praise them enough. We felt that you should know how well ServPro is represented. Sincerely, Esther and Robert Manewit

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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