Flooded and the water’s still rising? Connect with certified crews who respond 24/7.
FloodClear is an independent information and referral service. We don’t pump out water or muck out flooded rooms ourselves — we connect you with independent, IICRC-certified flood-cleanup companies that respond around the clock and document everything for your insurance claim. You compare, and you decide who to hire.
A free, no-obligation flood assessment — 24/7 rapid emergency response
Independent, IICRC-certified flood-cleanup pros — we connect you, we never do the work ourselves
One field on this page: your email. We help you document the damage for a flood claim too
FloodClear is an independent referral service, not a restoration company. We do not perform flood cleanup or file insurance claims. Response times, pricing and outcomes vary by company, location and demand; nothing here is guaranteed.
Rapid-response flood crews
IICRC-certified · 24/7 · claim-friendly
24/7 rapid response IICRC-certified pros We connect · we don't clean up Insurance-claim friendly Email only · no sensitive data
Start here
One email connects you to a certified crew — fast
No long forms, no waiting on hold. You give us an email address; we help connect you with an independent, IICRC-certified flood-cleanup company for a free assessment and 24/7 response.
24/7 response
IICRC-certified
Claim-friendly
Email only
No guarantees
24/7Rapid emergency response — floodwater doesn't wait for business hours
FreeNo-cost flood assessment from an IICRC-certified restoration company
50 statesIndependent, certified flood-cleanup pros across the U.S.
You decideNo obligation — you choose which company to hire, always
FloodClear is an independent information and referral service, not a restoration company. Figures describe the service, not any promised result; availability of certified companies varies by location, damage type and demand.
How it works
Four steps from flooded to fully cleared
Here is exactly what happens after you enter your email — no surprises, no pressure, and no one committing you to anything without your say-so.
From flooded to fully cleared
Assess
Pump out
Extract
Dry & sanitize
Restored
01Step one
Tell us what happened
Share one email address and, when you're ready, a few basics — what flooded, roughly how deep the water got, and whether it's still rising. That's the whole ask on this page. Nothing sensitive.
02Step two
We connect you fast — 24/7
We help connect you with an independent, IICRC-certified flood-cleanup and restoration company that serves your area and can respond quickly. FloodClear doesn't pump, extract or dry anything itself — we make the introduction.
03Step three
Get an assessment and scope
The company assesses the damage, documents it (which helps a flood-insurance claim), and gives you a scope and estimate. Pricing, timelines and equipment vary by company, damage and market.
04Step four
You choose and they restore
Pick the company that fits and hire them directly, on terms you agree to in writing. Any contract, claim coordination and payment is arranged between you and the independent company.
FloodClear is an independent information and referral service. We do not pump water, extract, dry structures or perform repairs ourselves — we help connect you with independent, IICRC-certified companies. Any company you choose is independently responsible for the work it provides. Response times, pricing and outcomes vary, and nothing is guaranteed.
What we help with
Every part of flood recovery, one starting point
Whatever the source of the water, we aim to connect you with certified companies that handle it. Descriptions below are general information — scope and pricing come from the company you choose.
Emergency water extraction
Standing water
Rapid removal of floodwater with truck-mounted and portable extraction before it soaks deeper into your structure and belongings.
Response time varies by area.
Pump-out of standing water
High-volume pumps
High-capacity pumps clear deep standing water from basements, crawlspaces and lower levels so drying and cleanup can begin.
Volume and access vary by site.
Muck-out & debris removal
Mud, silt & debris
Removal of the mud, silt, ruined materials and storm debris that floodwater leaves behind — the heavy, dirty first step of recovery.
Scope varies by damage.
Structural drying & dehumidification
Air movers & dehumidifiers
Industrial air movers and dehumidifiers that dry framing, subfloor and drywall to prevent secondary damage and mold.
Drying time varies by materials.
Sanitizing & antimicrobial
Category 3 water
Floodwater is treated as Category 3 — contaminated — so certified crews sanitize and apply antimicrobial treatment with the safety protocols that requires.
Protocols vary by company.
Mold prevention
After the water's gone
Prompt drying plus antimicrobial treatment to discourage mold and bacteria after a flood — the step that matters most in the first days.
Products vary by company.
Floor, drywall & contents removal
Remove the unsalvageable
Controlled removal of saturated flooring, drywall, insulation and contents that contaminated floodwater has made unsafe or beyond saving.
Removal scope varies.
Contents cleaning & pack-out
Salvage & store
Salvage, cleaning, pack-out and storage of belongings where possible — and honest guidance on what contaminated water has ruined.
Restorable items vary.
Reconstruction
Rebuild & restore
Coordination of the rebuild once everything is dry and clean — from drywall and flooring back to a finished, livable space.
Rebuild scope varies.
The services above are general information only. FloodClear does not pump, extract, dry or repair anything itself — we connect you with independent, IICRC-certified restoration companies. Pricing, timelines and outcomes vary by company, damage and market, and no specific result is guaranteed. Ask any company for a written scope and estimate before you commit.
Don’t wait
Signs you need a pro right now
Flood damage gets worse — and more dangerous — every hour it sits. These are the moments to stop bailing and get a certified crew out.
There's standing water in the building
Any standing water inside needs to come out fast — every hour it sits, it wicks further into materials and drives up the mold and structural risk.
Flood or storm water got inside
Storm surge, an overflowing river, flash flooding or heavy rain intrusion bring in far more water — and more contamination — than a burst pipe.
The water is contaminated
Sewage, river, ground or storm water is treated as Category 3 — contaminated. It's a health hazard that needs certified handling, not a mop and bucket.
You need to document a flood claim
Flood claims often run through separate flood insurance or the NFIP. Documentation from the start makes the process far smoother — certified pros do this every day.
Whoever you consider, do a little homework first: confirm IICRC certification and insurance, ask that floodwater be treated as Category-3 contaminated, and ask how they document damage for claims. You can also look up a company at the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org).
Why FloodClear
We connect you. We don’t do the cleanup ourselves.
That is the whole model, and we say it plainly. FloodClear is an independent information and referral service — the certified company you choose does the actual pump-out, extraction, drying and repairs, on terms you agree to directly with them.
We connect — we don't do the cleanup
FloodClear is an independent information and referral service. The pump-out, extraction, drying and repairs are handled by the certified company you choose, never by us.
IICRC-certified, independent companies
We help connect you with independent restoration companies that hold industry (IICRC) certification. Each is separately responsible for the work it provides to you.
Insurance-claim friendly — honest about coverage
Certified companies document the damage the way insurers expect. Just know that standard homeowners policies often exclude flooding — cover usually comes from separate flood insurance or the NFIP, and your insurer decides.
Honest about pricing — no guarantees
Pricing, timelines and outcomes vary by company, damage and market. We don't promise a price, a timeline or a specific result — you compare and decide.
Composite stories
What a fast, certified flood response can feel like
Honest, non-hype accounts of what the referral experience can be like.
A creek behind us jumped its banks overnight and the whole first floor was under water. I emailed FloodClear before dawn and a certified crew was pumping out by mid-morning — they documented everything for our flood policy and it felt handled instead of hopeless.
MMarissa L. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
What I appreciated was that nobody quoted a magic number over email. The company that came out treated the floodwater as contaminated, mucked everything out properly, and gave me a real scope I could take to my NFIP adjuster.
DDwayne T. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Storm surge filled our basement almost to the ceiling. The crew they connected me with dried and sanitized it the right way instead of just pumping it out, and I didn't end up with the mold nightmare my neighbor had.
PPriya N. Wilmington, North Carolina
Composite, illustrative examples, not statements from identified clients; individual results vary. Nothing here predicts or promises a result. Response times, pricing and outcomes vary by company, damage and market.
Hire smart
What to check before you hire anyone
A few minutes of homework protects your property, your health and your claim. These are genuinely useful habits — and a free public resource — that apply no matter who you choose.
How to choose a flood-cleanup company
Whether you work with someone we connect you to or find on your own, run through this short checklist first:
Confirm IICRC certification & insurance. Certification signals they follow industry drying and remediation standards; insurance protects you if something goes wrong.
Verify they treat floodwater as Category 3. Flood and storm water is contaminated — the crew should sanitize and apply antimicrobial treatment, not just dry it out.
Ask about mold prevention. Fast drying plus antimicrobial treatment in the first days is what keeps a flood from becoming a mold problem.
Check references & the BBB. A quick look at reviews and track record at the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org) is worth the minute.
Straight answers
Questions worth asking first
No. FloodClear is an independent information and referral service. We do not pump water, extract, dry structures or perform repairs ourselves — we help connect you with independent, IICRC-certified flood-cleanup and restoration companies. Any company you choose is independently responsible for the work it provides to you.
Don’t wait
Your property, cleaned out and restored.
One email connects you with an independent, IICRC-certified flood-cleanup company for a free, fast assessment. If it’s an active emergency, call now — every hour matters.
24/7 rapid response — we connect, we don’t do the work ourselves
Documentation help for your flood-insurance claim
Email only — never payment details or policy numbers
