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.
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We are a referral line, not a contractor. Calls are routed to independent local pros around Santa Fe 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.
After big floods, storm chasers appear. Ask any contractor for license and insurance proof before work starts.
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.
Framing, slabs, and any salvaged surfaces are scrubbed and treated with EPA-registered antimicrobial products to kill bacteria and slow mold growth.
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.
A local contractor calls with an arrival estimate. After regional flooding, demand is high, and they will be honest about timing.
The pro checks for structural and electrical hazards, measures the flood line, and writes up muck-out, removal, and drying costs before starting.
Mud and damaged materials come out, surfaces are disinfected, and drying runs until the structure is ready for repairs.
Contaminated materials need to come out fast.
We had about fourteen inches through the whole first floor. The crew shoveled out the mud, cut the drywall at three feet, and sprayed everything before setting up fans.
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 claimI wanted to keep the couch. The contractor explained why floodwater makes that a bad idea and helped me list everything for the claim.
Rob G.Flood-damaged contentsLots of out-of-town trucks showed up after the storm. This contractor was local, showed me his license, and gave me a written price first.
Teresa M.Post-storm flood cleanup

It can be. Outside floodwater is Category 3 and may carry sewage, chemicals, and bacteria. If you clean any of it, wear boots, gloves, eye protection, and a respirator, and keep children away.
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.
Typically one to two feet above the water mark to catch wicking. Deeper floods may require full-height removal.
Hard furniture may survive with cleaning. Soft and porous items usually need to be discarded.
As soon as the water recedes and it is safe to enter. Mold can start within 24 to 48 hours, and contaminated materials get worse the longer they sit.
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 Santa Fe, NM, including low-lying zip codes like 87505 87507 87501 87502 87503 87509.
See nearby cities below. After major floods, you will get an honest estimate of how soon help can arrive.
