Common Causes of Flooding in Seattle
Multiple factors increase your risk of flooding in Seattle, including heavy rainfall, drainage system overload, appliance failure, and coastal flooding. Below are the most common reasons Seattle residents and business owners require emergency water removal:
Roto-Rooter's Emergency Flood Services
Floods are devastating events; even a few inches of water in a home or commercial facility will quickly impact drywall, ceilings, flooring, and personal property, damaging items beyond repair. Dangerous bacteria, viruses, and parasites quickly multiply in standing water, exposing people to health risks.
Roto-Rooter is your trusted choice for water removal in Seattle. We’re both a plumbing repair company and a water damage cleanup company, so we combine swift response times with extensive plumbing experience and access to industry-leading equipment. The result is an efficient resolution of your water emergency and a return to normalcy as soon as possible.
Roto-Rooter offers the following emergency flood services to Seattle homeowners and businesses:
Water Removal and Extraction Services
You’re in a race against time when your building floods. To save property and minimize damage, you need the water removed as soon as possible. Roto-Rooter’s licensed plumbers and IICRC-certified water cleanup professionals are available 24/7, 365 days a year, for water removal in Seattle. Our water extraction vehicles contain state-of-the-art water extracting, drying, and moisture testing equipment to help complete the water removal process thoroughly and effectively. Many years of experience have made Roto-Rooter a trusted name in water extraction nationwide.
Basement Flood Cleanup Service
Basement flooding in Seattle is common, especially in older homes with drains connecting to municipal stormwater systems. When basement flooding occurs, Roto-Rooter responds with rapid water extraction, after which our licensed and experienced plumbers help you address the root cause of the flood.
Mold Remediation and Cleanup
Seattle buildings are susceptible to mold and mildew, which can rot wood, cause foul odors, and pose a health risk to people with respiratory conditions. Flooding increases a building’s risk of mold, as do poorly sealed windows and doors, leaky roofs, damaged gutter fascia, high humidity, and plumbing leaks.
If you suspect you have a mold problem, contact Roto-Rooter. Our trained professionals are Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians certified to perform mold remediation. We use industry-leading equipment to handle all aspects of mold remediation, including mold removal, leak detection, water extraction, and the drying, sanitizing, and deodorizing of your home or business.
Water and Sewage Cleanup Services
Once water extraction is complete, Roto-Rooter offers prompt water damage cleanup to homeowners and commercial facilities. Our water and sewage cleanup services include the following:
- Cleaning messes caused by broken pipes, failing plumbing fixtures, and appliance malfunctions.
- Cleaning up sewage overflow damage from toilets, sewers, or drains.
- Clean up of flooding caused by severe weather, including groundwater flooding into basements or water leaking through ceilings.
- Removal of damaged contents, flooring, and drywall.
- Thorough drying of all affected areas to the highest industry standards.
Roto-Rooter professionals remove unsalvageable contents, flooring, and drywall. We then clean affected areas with industrial-strength disinfecting agents, then deodorize and thoroughly dry walls, floors, and ceilings. Our water mitigation equipment stays on site until temperature, humidity, and moisture testing confirm the affected area has dried to the most rigid industry certification standards.
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Tips for Flood Preparedness
While it's impossible to eliminate the risk of a water emergency completely, there are steps you can take to minimize flood damage. Here are some practical flood preparedness guidelines: