The creek came over its banks overnight and pushed a foot of brown water through the ground floor. Now it is gone, but it left silt on the floors, a waterline on the walls, and a smell that tells you this is not clean water. Floodwater cleanup is a contamination job first and a drying job second.
Free referral to independent, licensed and insured local pros. Zip codes served include 46989.

We are a referral line, not a contractor. Calls are routed to independent local pros around Upland who handle Category 3 floodwater safely and document every step for your flood claim.
Expect full PPE and hospital-grade disinfectants, because floodwater carries sewage, fuel, and bacteria.
Flood claims often run through a separate policy. Detailed photos, flood line measurements, and removal logs help the claim move.
Every contractor runs an independent, licensed and insured business. After storms, out-of-town operators often show up, so confirm credentials before signing anything.
Pricing for each phase is written down and approved by you first.

Flood cleanup is heavier work than a pipe leak. Mud has to be shoveled, porous materials below the waterline usually come out, and every surface gets cleaned and disinfected before drying even starts.

Silt, mud, and debris are scraped out and hauled away, then hard surfaces are washed down.
Drywall, insulation, and baseboards are typically removed at least a foot or two above the visible flood line, since water wicks higher than it looks.
Every exposed surface is cleaned and treated with an antimicrobial before drying starts.
Once the building is cleaned out, air movers and dehumidifiers run until framing and slab readings show the structure is dry enough to rebuild.
Soft items soaked in floodwater are usually discarded, while hard goods may be cleaned. Everything is listed for the adjuster.
Call +1-877-637-9008 and say how high the water got, whether it has receded, and if the power is off. That helps route you to a pro equipped for floodwater.
You will hear back with a realistic arrival window. Widespread floods can slow response, and you will be told so.
Expect a safety check, flood line measurements, and a written estimate before work begins.
The home is cleaned out, sanitized, and dried, leaving it ready for rebuilding.
Contaminated materials need to come out fast.
Fourteen inches of river water on the first floor. They mucked it out, cut the walls three feet up, disinfected, then started drying.
Paul and Dee A.River flooding, first floorThey measured and photographed the flood line in every room. My flood adjuster said it was the cleanest file he had seen all week.
Imani C.Flash flood, flood insurance claimThey were honest about what could not be saved and helped document all of it for the insurance company.
Rob G.Flood-damaged contentsAfter the flood, strangers were knocking on doors. This pro was local, licensed, and wrote the price down before starting.
Teresa M.Post-storm flood cleanup

Floodwater can contain sewage and chemicals. Use full protective gear, or leave it to a pro equipped for contaminated water.
Most standard homeowners policies exclude flooding from outside water. Coverage usually comes from a separate flood policy. Check with your agent about which applies to you.
Usually at least a foot or two above the visible flood line, because water wicks upward. In deeper floods, entire walls may come out.
Solid wood and metal furniture can often be cleaned and disinfected. Upholstered pieces, mattresses, and particleboard that sat in floodwater usually cannot.
Right after the water goes down and the building is safe. Waiting lets mold and bacteria spread.
No. We connect you with an independent local pro. Verify their license and insurance before any work starts.

Independent flood cleanup contractors in the network work throughout Upland, IN, including low-lying zip codes like 46989.
See nearby cities below. After major floods, you will get an honest estimate of how soon help can arrive.
