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Flood damage cleanup in Memphis, TN
Flood cleanup treats outside floodwater as contaminated: it removes water and mud, cuts out wet drywall and insulation above the waterline, sanitizes, and dries the structure. Floodwater carries sewage and chemicals, so porous materials it touched are usually discarded.
Flood damage cleanup in Memphis: local conditions
Partner coverage for water damage in Memphis currently includes 61 ZIP codes: 37501, 37544, 38088, 38101, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38111, 38112, 38113, 38114, 38115, 38116, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38120, 38122, 38124, 38125, 38126, 38127, 38128, 38130, 38131, 38132, 38133, 38134, 38135, 38136, 38137, 38141, 38145, 38148, 38150, 38151, 38152, 38157, 38159, 38161, 38163, 38166, 38168, 38173, 38174, 38175, 38177, 38181, 38182, 38184, 38186, 38187, 38188, 38190, 38193, 38194, 38197. If your ZIP is on this list, a call connects you with a company that serves it.
Heavy rain floods low streets and creeks like Nonconnah Creek. Very high Mississippi River levels, as in 2011, flood low areas near the river and its tributaries, including parts of the Wolf River and Nonconnah Creek basins.
Midtown and Cooper-Young have early-1900s bungalows and craftsman homes on crawlspaces with aging plumbing, while East Memphis and Whitehaven have post-war brick ranch homes. Many Midtown homes have been updated over the years, but original crawlspace plumbing is still common.
What you can expect
- One call connects you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP code.
- Fast call-back during business hours
- Serving Memphis, TN
- Photo and moisture documentation for insurance
Flood damage cleanup at a glance
- Category
- Water damage
- Emergency service
- Yes, call for fastest response
- Typical first step
- Make safe
- Area
- Memphis, TN
Other risks in Memphis
Severe storms
Spring and late-fall storms bring tornadoes, straight-line winds and falling trees.
Freezes
The February 2021 freeze burst pipes across Memphis and stressed the water system.
Crawlspace moisture
Humid summers keep crawlspaces damp, causing mold and wood rot.
Expansive clay soils
Clay soils in the Memphis area shift with wet and dry seasons, cracking foundations and buried pipes.
Signs you need flood damage cleanup
- Water entered from outside, at doors or through the slab
- A visible waterline on walls
- Mud or debris left on floors
How the work is done
Make safe, then Remove water and debris, then Flood cuts and sanitizing, then Dry and verify. See the full flood damage cleanup process.
What affects the cost
Prices depend on the job, so restoration companies in Memphis quote after an assessment. The main drivers are how much area is affected, how long it stayed wet, and what has to be removed or rebuilt. See the full list of flood damage cleanup cost factors.
Flood damage cleanup questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Memphis?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from Memphis and Shelby County Code Enforcement.
How do I verify a Tennessee contractor?
Search the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors for projects of $25,000 or more.
Is flood damage covered by homeowners insurance?
Usually not. Rising water from outside is typically covered only by a flood policy (NFIP or private). Water from a burst pipe is a different claim under your homeowners policy.
Can drywall that got flood water be dried?
Generally no. Floodwater is contaminated, so the IICRC S500 standard calls for removing porous materials it soaked, including drywall and insulation, above the waterline.
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Emergency water extraction
Water extraction is the first step of any water loss: removing standing and absorbed water with powerful pumps and extractors before drying starts.
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Sewage backup cleanup
Sewage cleanup treats the water as Category 3 (grossly contaminated): crews in protective gear remove it, discard porous materials it touched, clean and disinfect hard surfaces, and dry the structure.
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Mold remediation
Mold remediation removes mold growth under containment so spores don't spread, cleans or discards affected materials, and corrects the moisture problem that let it grow.
Learn moreWater, mold or fire damage? Get the right crew on it.
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