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Emergency Water Extraction in New Orleans

Standing water removed fast — truck-mounted and portable extraction for any floor level.

Standing water ruins floors, wicks into walls, and feeds mold within 24–48 hours — faster in Louisiana humidity. Our crews arrive with truck-mounted extractors and submersible pumps sized for everything from a soaked shotgun-house parlor to a flooded ground-floor commercial space.

What’s included

The New Orleans factor

New Orleans homes sit at or below sea level, and our high water table means water that soaks in does not drain away on its own. Raised shotgun and camelback houses still flood at the sill line during heavy rain, and slab homes in Metairie and Lakeview hold water against the foundation. Fast extraction is the single biggest factor in keeping a water loss from becoming a gut job.

Common questions

How fast should water be extracted after a flood or leak?

Ideally within the first 24 hours. In New Orleans heat and humidity, mold can begin colonizing wet drywall and wood within 24–48 hours, so same-day extraction dramatically reduces total damage and cost.

Can you extract water from a raised shotgun house?

Yes. We carry portable extraction wands and pumps that work in tight shotgun layouts and under raised structures, and we check the crawl space beneath the sills where water often pools unnoticed.

Do I need to wait for my insurance company before extraction?

No. Most Louisiana policies require you to mitigate damage promptly. Document the loss with photos, then call — waiting for an adjuster while water sits usually increases the denied-coverage risk, not decreases it.

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Hurricane & Storm Flood Cleanup

Post-storm flood cleanup built for Gulf Coast weather — from tropical rain to full storm surge.

Burst Pipe & Plumbing Leak Cleanup

Supply-line bursts, slab leaks, and failed water heaters — dried out before mold takes hold.

Sewage Backup Cleanup

Category 3 contamination removed, sanitized, and verified — safe for your family again.

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