Floodwater is not clean water. We remove it, strip out what cannot be saved, sanitize, dry and rebuild, following the protocols that Category 3 water requires.
Napa has a long flood history. The Napa River and its creeks, including Napa Creek, Tulucay Creek and Milliken Creek, have overtopped their banks many times, with major events in 1986 and on New Year's Eve 2005. The Napa River Flood Protection Project has reduced the risk for much of downtown, but heavy atmospheric river storms still send water into low-lying streets, garages and crawl spaces.
Flood water picks up soil, sewage, fuel and chemicals on its way in. Restoration standards treat it as Category 3, which means porous materials that it touched, like carpet, pad, drywall and insulation, are removed rather than dried. Hard surfaces are cleaned and treated with antimicrobial products before drying begins.
We bring pumps for deep standing water, extraction units, mud and debris removal, and the containment and personal protective equipment needed to do the job safely. Drying follows, with daily readings, then the rebuild.
These steps limit damage while help is on the way.
We check for electrical hazards, gas leaks and structural concerns before entering.
Pumps and extractors remove water, then crews shovel and haul out mud and silt.
Contaminated porous materials are cut out and bagged, typically drywall to above the waterline.
Every remaining surface is cleaned and treated with an EPA-registered antimicrobial.
Drying runs until readings hit dry standard, then we restore walls, floors and finishes.
Cleanup, drying and moisture control for flooded and damp crawl spaces under Napa homes
Read more →Category 3 floodwater removal, mud cleanup, sanitizing and drying after storms and river flooding
Read more →Water removal and drying for basements, lower levels and below-grade rooms in Napa homes
Read more →Sandbag walls and temporary flood barriers to protect homes and businesses before storms
Read more →Emergency sump pump service and installation for crawl spaces and lower levels
Read more →Cleanup after Napa River, Napa Creek, Tulucay Creek and Milliken Creek flooding
Read more →Cleanup of flooded garages, including stored contents, drywall and adjoining rooms
Read more →Mud and debris removal, cleaning and drying after hillside and burn scar debris flows
Read more →Interior cleanup, drying and odor removal for vehicles damaged by flood water or smoke
Read more →Flood restoration costs more than a clean-water loss because of the cleaning, demolition and disposal involved. A flooded garage or crawl space might run $2,500 to $8,000, while a living space with several inches of water can reach $15,000 to $40,000 or more including rebuild. General ranges only.
Low-lying parts of Napa near the river, the Oxbow area, south Napa along Soscol Avenue and low spots in American Canyon are the most likely to take on water in big storms. Clear storm drains and gutters before the rainy season, keep sandbags handy if you are in a low area, and after a flood take photos before anything is moved. The Napa River, Napa Creek, Tulucay Creek and Milliken Creek have flooded many times, with major events in 1986 and on New Year's Eve 2005. The Napa River Flood Protection Project has reduced the risk downtown, but low-lying areas still take on water in big storms.
Cleanup and drying after a flood typically take one to two weeks.
In Napa we work across both ZIP codes, from downtown, the Oxbow District, Old Town and Fuller Park to Alta Heights, Westwood, Browns Valley, Bel Aire Park, the Vintage and Trancas corridor, Silverado, Coombsville, Carneros, Soscol and south Napa, plus the rural roads toward Mount Veeder, Dry Creek and Atlas Peak.
North Napa, the west and east hillsides, and the countryside along Atlas Peak, Mount Veeder and Dry Creek Road. 24/7 water extraction, drying and repair.
Downtown Napa, Old Town, Fuller Park, the Oxbow district and south and east Napa.
Fast water extraction, slab leak detection, drying and repair for American Canyon homes, apartments and businesses, 24/7.
Discreet, fast water damage restoration for Yountville homes, inns, restaurants and vacation rentals.
Water, flood, mold and smoke damage restoration for St. Helena homes, estates, wineries and Main Street businesses.
Water damage restoration for Calistoga homes, resorts, spas and vacation rentals at the top of the Napa Valley.
Rural, hillside and mountain water damage restoration for Angwin and Howell Mountain, including Pope Valley.
Across the Carneros from Napa, we bring the same 24/7 water damage response to Sonoma homes, wineries and businesses.
Serving every Vallejo ZIP code, from historic homes near downtown to Mare Island and the hills of north and east Vallejo.
Water extraction, drying, mold remediation and repair for Fairfield, Cordelia and Green Valley homes and businesses.
Not when it was soaked by floodwater. Because floodwater is Category 3, industry standards call for removing porous materials it touched, usually by cutting drywall a foot or more above the waterline.
If water reached outlets or the electrical panel, if there is a gas smell, or if there is sewage, stay out until the area is made safe. Children, older adults and anyone with breathing problems should avoid the cleanup area entirely.
If it is safe, turn off power to flooded areas, take photos and video of everything, and move undamaged belongings up and away. Do not use household fans to dry floodwater areas, which can spread contamination.
Cleanup and drying typically take one to two weeks.
A Napa technician answers 24/7 and can talk you through shutting off the water and protecting your belongings while the crew is on the way.