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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  • 24/7 Emergency Service
  • Water extraction, drying, and restoration
  • Ready for any source of water, flood, leak, sewage backup, etc.
  • Specialized technology and techniques

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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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Kurt L
about 2 months ago

We have had an excellent experience with ServPro. That tag line of "like it never even happened" is true. We had smoke and fire damage thanks to a fire in a townhouse unit next to ours. The first team came in and cleaned every surface and object in the house. The remaining crews rebuilt the deck and painted it; replaced plywood and shingles; and replaced a sliding glass door. If you were to come by now you would never know there was a fire. The biggest payoff was the worst part of the job for the crew to have to endure: R&R blown-in insulation in the attic; paint all surfaces; blow in new insulation. I don't want to jinx it, but it appears that the awful smoke odor that had been permeating our indoor air was coming from that area. Since the re-do, all we smell is some off-gassing of the paint/insulation. That will abate in time, and is far more preferable to the VOCs from the smoke. We have to clean the ducts next to be safe, and then clean the HVAC equipment. Once that is done, we will be fully restored. I cannot say enough good things about the crews from ServPro. I made some good friends along the way and am so glad I put my faith in their hands. They have an excellent work ethic and delivery of product. Don't hesitate to reach out to them should you find yourself in a similar situation. Thank you.

Guranda Elashvili
2 months ago

Excellent service! The response was prompt and professional. I worked with Viktor’s team, and they did an excellent job. They cleaned up everything in no time. The crew was very friendly, efficient, and customer-oriented. I highly recommend their services.

selma siddiqui
4 months ago

Responsive, reliable, thorough, timely, I really cannot say enough positive things about my experience with this team. After changing management, the approach to dealing with reconstruction and repair work Taken by the new Servpro team is a smooth and relatively straightforward process. Project Manager Mike Tracey took care of my house like it was his house. Down to every detail. Very happy to work with this new Servpro team and Mike. Am now relieved to say that If anything every happens again, I know I have the resource of a reliable honest group in Bethesda Servpro.

Juan Castillo
6 months ago

Deiber Did a great job

Nancy Cioffari
about 1 year ago

ServPro came out immediately that night when we called them with a kitchen leak that ended up creating major damage to our 1st & lower levels. They did a great job in an organized fashion, and a careful approach to taking things out, removing drywall, pulling up hardwood floor, and leaving our home ready to be reconstructed. We worked with Dimass G. from the Lanham/Silver Spring office and he was very professional, explained the process fully, & answered all questions patiently. We would recommend his oversight if given the chance. Other neighbors have used Servpro and were satisfied.

Andrea Stenberg
about 1 year ago

The Servpro team who helped us remediate my parents’ basement was amazing. They really went above expectations. Tatiana Bermudez was wonderful to work with from when she did our very thorough estimate until the day the work was completed. Dimas Mayorga and his team were excellent! They were dedicated, supportive, respectful and very talented. We really appreciated all the hard work he did with his team under difficult circumstances. We would definitely recommend them for any job you need completed and would use them again. Both Tatiana and Dimas have excellent communication skills.

Ariel Pfleiderer
over 1 year ago

We had a leak in our copper pipe behind our kitchen wall and ServPro came out to fix it for us. Victor and his crew were AMAZING. I can't say enough positive things. Victor took the time to understand what we needed as homeowners and engaged with me every step of the remediation process. He allowed me to ask questions as I was interested in learning and he gave me answers I could understand. During the entire day I was able to watch him interact with his crew members. He gave his crew members such respect and guidance and just warmed my heart. I also am trying to learn Spanish and I'm not very good at it at all, but the entire crew helped me and I could tell the appreciated my attempts. When my kids got home from school, he took the time to let them ask questions and even showed them a magic trick. His entire crew paid attention to details (even when it was just using tape) to the scrubbing, and cleaning. I am so glad I was able to watch and learn from his crew today and would 100% recommend him and his crew for any future remediation needs! Update: we had a little issue where the plastic came down and we reached out to Servpro corporate and they recommended reaching out to Victor. We didn't know we could reach out directly to Victor because many times the corporate office said this wasn't an urgent issue. We called Victor on Saturday to see if he could help resolve the issue and felt horrible calling him on a weekend. Victor gave us a call on Sunday morning and scheduled another tech to come by to help with the issue. The issue was resolved on Monday and didn't cause any harm to the house or cause any additional work needing to be done. Victor came today to take the rest of the equipment from our second area and he and his crew were very polite and amazing once again. I do think corporate needs to make the customer aware that we should call our tech first for issues and if we call in to the corporate office to have them to everything to help us rather than putting it back on the customer. If corporate office could have handled this on Saturday and if they weren't able to get someone out here, then they should have called us back - not the customer to have to hound the central office and the tech as they do deserve days off too. Otherwise, it's been great using ServPro and I would definitely use them again and ask for Victor again!

Adrienne Moumin
over 1 year ago

Claudia came back to us for a second assignment clearing construction debris from the grounds after a tree crashed into our house. Again, her communication, attention to detail, and superb organization left us happy and grateful for having her on our property.

Chiffon Graves
over 1 year ago

Alex, Nancy and Irma were awesome. Their professional was outstanding! They handled my items with great care. I would recommend them to my family and friends. I would definitely have them apart of my business! Thank you

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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