Flood Response
Flood Damage Cleanup in San Diego
Flooding can affect a property quickly and extensively. Agee Restoration Services provides cleanup and mitigation to help San Diego properties recover after flood-related water intrusion.
Flooding can come from a range of sources — heavy rainfall, poor drainage around a property, storm runoff, or water intrusion during severe weather. Regardless of the source, flood water is treated with extra caution: it often carries contaminants picked up as it travels, and it can affect a much larger area than a typical indoor plumbing leak.
Our flood damage cleanup process focuses on removing water, assessing which materials and contents can be salvaged, and beginning the drying process as quickly as safety allows.
Our Approach
How We Approach Flood Cleanup
- Safety assessment before entry, including checks for electrical and structural hazards
- Extraction of standing water from affected areas
- Assessment of flooring, drywall, and contents to determine what can be cleaned and dried versus what needs removal
- Controlled removal of materials that can't be safely restored
- Cleaning and, where appropriate, antimicrobial application on affected surfaces
- Setup of drying equipment and ongoing moisture monitoring
What Happens to Flooring, Drywall & Contents
Flood water often reaches materials that a typical leak wouldn't — baseboards, lower sections of drywall, cabinetry, and flooring across a wider area. Because flood water frequently falls into a higher contamination category, we're more conservative about what can be cleaned and dried versus what should be removed and replaced.
Porous materials that were in contact with contaminated flood water — such as carpet, carpet padding, and some types of insulation — often cannot be adequately cleaned and may need to be removed. Solid materials like tile, concrete, and some hardwoods may be salvageable with thorough cleaning and drying. We assess this on a case-by-case basis during inspection.
Questions
Flood Damage Cleanup FAQ
Is floodwater dangerous?
Floodwater can carry contaminants from outside sources — dirt, chemicals, or other materials picked up as it travels — which is why we treat it more cautiously than a clean water leak. Avoid direct contact with floodwater where possible and let our technicians assess the situation.
Can flooded carpet be saved?
It depends on the water category and how long the carpet was wet. Carpet exposed to contaminated flood water, or that's been wet for an extended period, often needs to be removed. We'll assess your specific carpet and padding during inspection.
Do you help with flood damage from storms as well as plumbing failures?
Yes. Our flood damage cleanup service covers water intrusion from storms and drainage issues as well as larger indoor water events that behave similarly to flooding, such as a major supply line failure.
Should I call my insurance company before or after calling Agee Restoration Services?
You can do either — many customers call us first to begin mitigation and limit further damage, then contact their insurance provider, while others notify their insurer first. Either way, we recommend starting both as soon as possible after discovering flooding.
Dealing With Flood Damage?
Call Agee Restoration Services for flood damage cleanup and mitigation in San Diego.