Atlanta Emergency Flood Services
Atlanta residences and commercial facilities can experience flooding, resulting in costly repairs, lost productivity, drawn-out insurance claims, and increased health risks. Access to a 24/7 emergency flood company in Atlanta is essential, and Roto-Rooter is the area's most trusted emergency flood company. Roto-Rooter is licensed and IICRC-certified with years of experience and a deep understanding of Atlanta floods, their causes, and their solutions. We’re committed to helping Atlanta get through critical water emergencies quickly and efficiently.
Roto-Rooter's Emergency Flood Services
Why choose Roto-Rooter as your emergency flood company in Atlanta? We’re both a plumbing repair company and a water damage cleanup company, so we combine a rapid response time with an experienced team of plumbers and water cleanup technicians. Our plumbers are fully capable of repairing whatever plumbing problem caused the flood, and our water cleanup team can perform the water extraction, drying, and dehumidification needed to mitigate flood damage. Our team members have access to industry-leading professional-grade equipment, which they’ll deploy throughout the flood cleanup processes to resolve your water emergency as efficiently as possible.
Roto-Rooter offers the following emergency flood services in Atlanta:
Water Removal and Water Extraction
Water quickly damages property, soaking into drywall, carpeting, and personal property. Even a few inches of water can seriously threaten your home or business. Roto-Rooter’s IICRC-certified water cleanup professionals have the skills and equipment to quickly remove water or sewage from affected areas, preventing further damage and reducing the risk of hazardous mold, mildew, and unpleasant odors.
Basement Flood Cleanup Service
Basements are uncommon in Atlanta but they do exist in some residences and commercial facilities. Basement floods may occur due to faulty sump pumps, heavy rain, or seepage from basement walls. Roto-Rooter will extract water from your basement and dry the area out completely.
Mold Remediation and Flood Cleanup
Water can encourage the growth of harmful mold or mildew in your home or business, especially after a flood. Roto-Rooter’s team of water damage experts are Applied Microbial Remediation certified to perform mold remediation in compliance with industry standards. Our team is available 24/7, 365 days a year, for mold inspections and free estimates of any needed repairs or remediation.
Water Damage and Sewage Cleanup Service
Proper cleanup is essential in the aftermath of a flood. Roto-Rooter’s cleanup services include the following:
- Clean up messes caused by broken or leaking pipes and failed plumbing fixtures or appliances, including sump pumps, water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers, and ice makers.
- Clean up and removal of items damaged by sewage water from toilet, sewer, or drain backups.
Clean up of flooding caused by severe weather, including groundwater flooding into basements or water leaking through ceilings.
Quick Response and 24/7 Availability
Water emergencies can strike without warning and often do so outside regular working hours. Roto-Rooter recognizes this, so we provide Atlanta residences and businesses with 24/7 emergency flood services. We pride ourselves on providing a rapid response to flooding emergencies, no matter the time of day or night, including weekends and holidays. You can’t wait for an emergency flood company in Atlanta, so call us at 404-815-9051 or use our convenient online scheduling form.
Common Causes of Flooding in Atlanta
Rainfall is the leading cause of flooding in Atlanta, Georgia. The local climate produces sudden thunderstorms capable of inundating the city with water. As Atlanta is an urban environment with paved streets, the water has nowhere to go except into the city’s storm drains. If storm drains and sewer systems are overwhelmed by water, nearby buildings may flood.
In addition to rain, Atlanta residences and commercial facilities may flood due to plumbing failures. Burst or leaking pipes and sewer backups can cause localized flooding that requires immediate attention to prevent property damage and minimize health risks.
Serving the entire Atlanta metro area, Including:
Counties in the Atlanta Metro Area
Tips for Flood Preparedness
While nothing can completely prevent a water emergency, you can take steps to reduce the damage caused by a flood. The following are some simple flood preparedness tips.
Know Your Flood Risk
Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center to determine if your home or business lies in an area that is vulnerable to flooding.
Take out Flood Insurance
Many people fail to realize that basic home or business insurance does not include flood insurance. Contact your insurance agent to check if you have flood coverage and, if not, how much coverage you need.
Sign up for Warning Systems
Sign up for local weather and flood warning alerts, as well as the Emergency Alert System and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio Alerts.
Practice Preventative Maintenance
Regular gutter and drain cleaning and regular plumbing maintenance helps prevent backups and floods from drains, sump pumps, gutters, and water heaters. Roto-Rooter offers inspections and repairs to keep your plumbing running smoothly. You can also do some simple plumbing tasks yourself. For instance, you can learn quick fixes for leaking pipes.
Take Inventory of Property and Valuables
An inventory of significant items and valuables is of great help when making an insurance claim in the aftermath of any disaster, including floods. Take photos or videos of your possessions and upload them to the cloud. You can use these documents to prove ownership to insurance companies.
Store Important Documents in a Safe, Dry Place
Safely store important documents such as birth certificates, medical records, wills, insurance papers, and passports in a watertight container. Waterproof safety deposit boxes are ideal.
Above all, be safe. Never expose yourself to sewage water or wade through floodwater, especially if you think the flood has impacted your electrical supply. Move to higher ground and call the professionals.
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