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Flood Cleanup in Eau Claire
Cleanup after river, surface, or storm flooding reaches the inside of a building.
Flooding that comes from outside the building behaves differently from a plumbing leak. It arrives with silt, debris, and contamination, and it usually affects everything it touches at floor level.
What this service covers
- Removal of flood water and debris
- Cleanup of silt and sediment left behind
- Handling of materials that cannot be salvaged after contact with flood water
- Drying of the structure once the water and debris are out
- Cleaning and treatment of affected surfaces
Common warning signs
- Water that entered from outside the building
- Silt, mud, or debris on floors
- A waterline mark on walls or foundation
- Odor that persists after the water recedes
Typical causes
- River or creek rise during spring melt
- Heavy rain overwhelming grading or storm drains
- Ice dams and frozen ground forcing runoff toward foundations
- Window well and egress flooding
What to do first
- Do not enter flood water if you can avoid it — assume it is contaminated
- Shut off power to affected areas only if the panel is safe to reach
- Photograph the water line and affected rooms
- Request service and describe the water source
What a provider may assess
- How far the flood water traveled inside
- What the water carried in with it
- Which materials had contact and for how long
- Structural areas that stay wet after surface water is gone
Speak with a local service coordinator to describe the situation. A provider can assess the issue and recommend next steps. Emergency service requests are reviewed based on availability.
Water where it should not be?
Request service and a provider can assess the situation and recommend next steps. Availability depends on location and scheduling.