Coastal storms, nor'easters, and the remnants of tropical systems drive flooding into Boston's low-lying and waterfront neighborhoods. Crews respond after the storm to pump and extract flood water and dry the structure before mold takes hold.
Submersible pumps clear deep flood water from basements and lower levels, then extractors pull the remaining water so the drying and cleanup can begin quickly.
Contaminated porous materials such as drywall, insulation, and flooring are removed, and the mud and silt left by the flood are cleaned off the hard surfaces.
Air movers and dehumidifiers dry the slab, framing, and remaining materials, with moisture readings tracked daily until the structure reaches a verified target.
Surfaces are treated with antimicrobial against the contamination flood water leaves behind, and restoration begins once the structure reads verifiably dry.
While help is on the way, these first steps, done only where it is safe, limit the damage and protect the insurance claim.
Shut the supply off at the source, or close the home's main valve if the source is not obvious. Stopping the flow limits the damage more than anything else.
Switch off electricity to the affected area, but only if the breaker can be reached without standing in or touching the water.
Get a crew dispatched right away. The sooner extraction and drying begin, the more flooring, drywall, and belongings can be saved.
Take photos and a short video of the water and the affected rooms before anything is moved, so the insurance claim starts strong.
Hurricane flood damage cleanup in Boston generally runs $3,000 to $12,000 or more, driven by how deep the flood water rose, how much contaminated material must be removed, and how much of the home was finished space. A shallow basement intrusion sits near the low end, while flood water across a first floor runs much higher. Storm surge and flooding often fall under separate flood coverage, and the crew documents the loss thoroughly for whatever policy applies.
Crews reach Boston and the surrounding metro fast, from Dorchester and East Boston to Cambridge, Somerville, Chelsea, Quincy, Brookline, and Newton. See the full list on the areas served across Boston page.
See all areas servedEvery loss is photographed, measured, and logged from the first visit, so the paperwork holds up with your insurance carrier.
Technicians follow recognized IICRC drying standards and prove the work with daily moisture readings, not guesswork.
Emergency dispatch any hour of the day or night, with a real crew on the way, not a callback in the morning.
A real crew dispatched any hour, not a callback in the morning.
Trained technicians following recognized IICRC drying standards.
Truck-mounted, portable, and submersible for any size loss.
The loss is documented and billed to the carrier directly.
Direct landfalls are rare, but the region regularly sees flooding from coastal storms, powerful nor'easters, and the remnants of tropical systems moving up the coast. Storm surge, high tides, and heavy rain drive water into low-lying and waterfront neighborhoods, which produces the same kind of contaminated flood damage a hurricane would.
Yes. Flood water is category 3, carrying mud, road runoff, and often sewage from overwhelmed drains. It contaminates whatever it touches, so trained technicians use protective equipment, remove porous materials that soaked it up, and sanitize the space rather than simply drying it out.
Usually not by a standard policy. Surge and rising flood water typically fall under separate flood coverage, while wind-driven rain may be handled differently. Coverage varies, so the crew documents the source, contamination, and moisture readings so you can file accurately with whatever policy applies.
Hard, non-porous items like metal, sealed plastic, and solid furniture often clean up, while drywall, insulation, carpet, and upholstered pieces that absorbed contaminated flood water usually must be discarded. The crew sorts salvageable from unsalvageable and dries and sanitizes what can be kept.
Boston crews are on call 24 hours a day, local and fast, and can be on the way within the hour.
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