Water Extraction Across the USA
Water on the floor is soaking into the house right now. Extraction crews in every state pump it out, pull it from carpet and pad, and dry the walls and framing behind it. Call 24/7.
- 24/7 emergency pump-out
- Truck-mounted extractors
- Meters on every wet surface
- Photos and logs for the claim
Water Extraction for Every Leak, Flood and Backup
A split pipe, a failed washer hose, a sewer backup, a storm surge and a leaking roof all leave the same mess: water where it does not belong. Find the situation that matches yours below, or call and describe what happened.
Pipes and Water Lines
When a pipe bursts or freezes, a slab line breaks, or a boiler, supply hose or well tank gives out, the crew pumps out the flood and dries every surface it reached.
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Burst Pipe Water Extraction
Water extraction and drying after a supply pipe splits inside a wall, ceiling, attic, basement or slab.
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Frozen Pipe Water Extraction
Water extraction and drying once a frozen pipe thaws and floods a wall, attic, crawl space or garage.
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Main Water Line Break Water Extraction
Heavy pump out and drying when the service pipe breaks and floods a basement or crawl space.
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Slab Leak Water Extraction
Extraction and floor drying when a leak under the slab soaks tile, hardwood, laminate or carpet above it.
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Supply Line and Sink Leak Water Extraction
Extraction and cabinet drying after a faucet supply line or drain fails under a kitchen or bath sink.
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Boiler and Radiator Leak Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when a boiler, radiator or heating pipe leaks into a basement, ceiling or wall.
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Well Tank and Softener Leak Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when a well pressure tank, well pipe or water softener leaks into a basement.
Appliance Leaks
A failed water heater, washer, dishwasher, fridge, AC unit or sprinkler head can empty a lot of water onto the floor, and the crew extracts it before it creeps under the walls.
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Water Heater Leak Water Extraction
Extraction and drying after a tank water heater, tankless unit or relief valve leaks in a home.
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Washing Machine Overflow Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when a washer hose bursts, a drain backs up or a machine overflows.
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Dishwasher Leak Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when a dishwasher leaks under a kitchen floor, into cabinets or through a ceiling below.
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Refrigerator and Ice Maker Leak Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when an ice maker line or refrigerator water line leaks under a kitchen floor.
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AC and HVAC Condensate Leak Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when a clogged drain or pan sends AC water into a ceiling, closet or wall.
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Fire Sprinkler Discharge Water Extraction
Extraction and drying after an accidental sprinkler discharge or frozen sprinkler pipe floods a home, condo or business.
Toilets, Tubs and Showers
Overflowing toilets and leaking tubs or showers soak a bathroom fast, and the water often drips through to the ceiling below. The crew dries both floors.
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Toilet Overflow Water Extraction
Extraction, sanitizing and drying after a toilet overflows, a supply line bursts or a wax ring leaks.
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Bathtub and Shower Leak Water Extraction
Extraction and drying after a tub overflows or a shower pan, valve or wall leaks behind tile.
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Upstairs Bathroom Leak Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when an upstairs tub, toilet, shower or sink leaks through the ceiling below.
Sewage and Drain Backups
Sewage, septic and floor drain backups are Category 3 water from the first second, so the crew suits up, pumps it out and removes whatever it touched.
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Sewage Backup Water Extraction
Category 3 extraction, removal of soaked materials, sanitizing and drying after sewage backs up into a home.
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Septic Backup Water Extraction
Extraction, sanitizing and drying when a septic tank or drain field backs waste into a shower or basement.
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Floor Drain Backup Water Extraction
Extraction, sanitizing and drying when a basement, laundry or garage floor drain backs up.
Storms and Outside Water
Flash floods, hurricanes, snowmelt, ice dams, clogged gutters and a dead sump pump all push water indoors, and the crew pulls it back out and dries the structure.
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Storm and Flash Flood Water Extraction
Pump out, mud removal and structural drying after a flash flood or storm pushes water into a home.
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Hurricane Flood Water Extraction
Pump out, removal and structural drying after hurricane surge or heavy rain floods a home.
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Ice Dam Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when an ice dam backs melted snow into an attic, ceiling or exterior wall.
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Snowmelt Flooding Water Extraction
Pump out and drying when spring thaw or melting snow floods a basement, garage or crawl space.
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Groundwater Seepage Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when groundwater seeps through a basement floor, wall or cove joint.
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Window Well Flooding Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when a window well fills with rain and leaks into a basement room.
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Gutter and Downspout Overflow Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when overflowing gutters or downspouts send roof water into a basement, crawl space or wall.
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Roof Leak Water Extraction
Extraction and drying when rain leaks through a roof, skylight or chimney into an attic, ceiling or wall.
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Rain Intrusion Water Extraction
Extraction and cavity drying when rain gets past a window, door, siding or wall and soaks the interior.
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Sump Pump Failure Water Extraction
Pump out and drying when a sump pump fails, loses power or is overwhelmed and a basement floods.
Basements, Ceilings and Rooms
From a flooded basement or crawl space to a dripping ceiling, a soaked attic or a wet kitchen, the crew pulls water out of whichever room took the hit.
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Flooded Basement Water Extraction
Pump out, removal of soaked materials and structural drying for finished and unfinished flooded basements.
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Finished Basement Water Extraction
Extraction and structural drying for carpeted, framed and plank-floored lower levels, including the basement bathroom and rec room.
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Crawl Space Water Extraction
Pump-out, insulation removal and drying for crawl spaces flooded by storms, pipe leaks or rising groundwater.
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Ceiling Water Extraction
Draining, cutting out and drying ceilings that sag, stain or drip from bathrooms, roofs and fixtures above.
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Attic Water Extraction
Insulation removal and framing drying for attics hit by roof leaks, condensation or leaking attic equipment.
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Wall and Drywall Water Extraction
Moisture mapping, wet drywall removal and cavity drying for walls soaked by pipes, floods or leaks behind baseboards.
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Kitchen Water Extraction
Extraction and drying under cabinets, behind appliances and across kitchen floors after a leak or flood.
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Bathroom Water Extraction
Extraction and drying for bathroom floods, wet floors and water trapped under tile, vanities and tub surrounds.
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Laundry Room Flood Water Extraction
Fast extraction and drying for washer hose bursts, overflowing laundry sinks and rooms with water in walls or ceilings below.
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Garage Flood Water Extraction
Pump-out and drying for garages flooded by storm runoff, water heaters, supply pipes and washers on the slab.
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Under-House Water Extraction
Pump-out and drying beneath raised homes, where water soaks floor joists, ductwork and the subfloor above.
Floors, Walls and Belongings
Carpet, hardwood, vinyl, tile, drywall, insulation and furniture each dry or fail in their own way, so the crew tests every one before deciding what stays.
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Wet Carpet Water Extraction
Extraction and drying for soaked carpet and pad, from small leaks to whole-floor floods.
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Hardwood Floor Water Extraction
Extraction and controlled drying for solid and engineered hardwood that is cupping, swelling or sitting on a wet subfloor.
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Laminate, Vinyl and LVP Water Extraction
Extraction and drying under laminate, sheet vinyl and luxury vinyl plank, where water hides beneath the surface.
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Tile and Subfloor Water Extraction
Finding and drying water trapped under floor tile, in mortar beds and in plywood or OSB subfloors.
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Wet Insulation Water Extraction
Removal and drying of soaked batts, blown-in fill and spray foam in walls, attics and floors.
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Furniture and Contents Water Extraction
Moving, drying and listing furniture, boxes, electronics and papers soaked in a water loss.
Gray and Black Water
Gray water from washers and sinks and black water from sewage both carry bacteria, so the crew wears protective gear and treats surfaces with an EPA-registered antimicrobial.
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Gray Water Extraction
Cleanup and drying after washer, dishwasher, sink and tub water that is no longer clean but not sewage.
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Category 3 Black Water Extraction
Extraction, removal of contaminated materials and sanitizing after sewage, toilet and floodwater contamination.
Homes, Rentals and Businesses
Houses, condos, apartments, rentals, mobile homes, empty properties, older homes and commercial buildings each bring their own water problems, and the crew adapts to each.
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Mobile and Manufactured Home Water Extraction
Extraction and drying built for mobile and manufactured homes, including the belly, floor decking and ceilings.
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Condo Water Extraction
Extraction and drying for condo units hit by leaks from above, beside or inside shared walls.
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Apartment Flood Water Extraction
Extraction and drying for apartments flooded by upstairs neighbors, shared pipes or building leaks.
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Rental Property Water Extraction
Extraction and drying for rental houses, duplexes and apartment units, with records for owners and managers.
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Vacant and Vacation Home Water Extraction
Extraction and drying for second homes, cabins and empty houses where a pipe leak or freeze ran unseen.
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Older and Historic Home Water Extraction
Careful extraction and drying for plaster walls, antique floors and aging plumbing in older and historic houses.
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Commercial Water Extraction
Large-area extraction and drying for offices, stores, restaurants, warehouses, schools, churches and hotels.
Emergency, Drying and Claims
Day or night, the crew pumps out standing water, dries the framing and keeps the records an insurance claim needs, with plain numbers on what it all costs.
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Emergency 24-Hour Water Extraction
Round-the-clock extraction for burst pipes, floods and overflows at night, on weekends and on holidays.
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Insurance Claim Water Extraction
Extraction and drying with the photos, readings and lists an insurance adjuster looks for in a water claim.
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Water Extraction Costs
Typical price ranges for water extraction, drying and flood cleanup, with the factors that move the total.
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Structural Water Extraction and Drying
Moisture mapping, air movers and dehumidifiers that dry walls, floors and framing to the S500 standard.
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Standing Water Extraction and Pump-Out
Pump-out and extraction for standing water in houses, basements and crawl spaces, followed by full drying.
Floors still wet? Call now. (888) 902-1696
How a Water Extraction Job Unfolds
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Rapid local response
A local crew treats standing water as an emergency at any hour. The truck rolls with pumps, extractors, meters and drying gear, so the technician can begin pulling water on the first visit.
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Extraction before drying
Every gallon lifted out as liquid is a gallon that never has to evaporate. The crew works room by room with weighted extractors and wands, then turns to the moisture hiding behind the surface.
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Measured drying to IICRC S500
IICRC S500 is the industry standard for drying water-damaged buildings. The technician sizes air movers and LGR dehumidifiers to the loss and reads the meters daily until framing and subfloor reach their dry goal.
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Records for the claim
Moisture maps, drying logs and dated photos start before anything wet leaves the house. An adjuster reading that file sees what got wet, what came out and how the structure dried.
What to Do Before the Crew Arrives
A few quick moves can keep the damage smaller until the crew arrives. Personal safety always comes ahead of saving belongings.
- Close the main water valve first, or the valve at the leaking fixture or appliance if the source is obvious.
- Switch off the breakers feeding wet rooms, and stay out of standing water near outlets, cords and appliances.
- Carry rugs, electronics, paper and small furniture into a dry room.
- Set foil or plastic blocks under heavy furniture legs so stain and rust stay out of damp carpet.
- Shoot photos and video of every wet surface and damaged item before anything moves.
- Keep clear of sewage or flood water, and keep children and pets out of those rooms. Then call (888) 902-1696.
What Does Water Extraction Cost?
Typical water extraction and drying jobs across the country run from roughly $1,300 to $5,600, and clean-water losses often price near $3 to $7 per square foot. Sewage, large floods and jobs where walls must open cost more.
- Small clean-water spill: $900 to $2,800. One room or a hallway, Category 1 water, found quickly and dried in place.
- Several rooms or a basement: $2,800 to $7,500. Heavy extraction, pad removal, flood cuts and a few days of drying machines.
- Sewage or Category 3 water: $3,500 to $11,000. Containment, protective gear, removal of soaked porous materials and antimicrobial treatment.
- Whole-house flood or major loss: $9,000 to $30,000+. Deep water, many rooms opened and a long dry-down.
What changes the price
- How many square feet and how many floors the water reached
- The water category: clean supply water, gray appliance water or Category 3 sewage and flood water
- The materials soaked, such as hardwood, plaster, a finished basement or packed insulation
- How soon extraction began and how much drywall, ceiling or flooring had to be opened
For a rough number, try the water extraction cost calculator.
Paperwork That Supports Your Insurance Claim
Homeowners policies often cover water that arrives suddenly and by accident, like a burst supply pipe or a failed water heater. Slow leaks, long-term wear and outside flood water are usually excluded, and flood damage typically needs its own flood policy. The crew builds a measured record of the loss so the claim rests on numbers and photos.
- A moisture map showing where the water went
- Daily readings from the first visit to the last
- Dated photos shot before any material comes out
- The water category and the drying class for each area
- An itemized list of the extraction and drying work
Coverage depends on the policy, so check with your own insurer before any work beyond emergency drying starts.
Water Extraction in Every State
USA Water Extraction Pros sends crews to homes and businesses in all 50 states, from big cities to small towns. Pick your state to see the nearby cities, or call (888) 902-1696 and get the pump-out going now.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington DC
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Top Cities for Water Extraction
- Houston, TX
- Sacramento, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Atlanta, GA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Chicago, IL
- San Antonio, TX
- Phoenix, AZ
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Charlotte, NC
- San Diego, CA
- Austin, TX
- Cincinnati, OH
- Las Vegas, NV
- Kansas City, MO
- Minneapolis, MN
- Louisville, KY
- Denver, CO
- Indianapolis, IN
- New Orleans, LA
- Memphis, TN
- Seattle, WA
- Fresno, CA
- San Jose, CA
Water Damage Questions Homeowners Ask
Water Extraction Questions
How soon can a crew start pulling water out?
Extraction crews run around the clock, and a flooded house goes to the top of the list. Exact timing depends on distance, weather and how many other homes nearby are underwater, so call the minute you find the water.
Will a wet vac and a few box fans do the job?
A wet vac lifts puddles from hard floors but cannot reach water held in carpet pad, drywall or subfloor. Fans only move damp air around. Without meters and dehumidifiers, a floor can feel dry while the framing under it stays soaked.
How long does drying take after the water is out?
Most clean-water losses dry in about three to five days once the machines are running. Hardwood, plaster, thick subfloors and Class 4 losses can run a week or longer. Daily meter readings, not the calendar, decide when the equipment leaves.
What does IICRC S500 mean for my house?
It is the industry standard for restoring a water-damaged building. It sets how the crew sorts the water by category, rates the loss by class, sizes the equipment and proves that materials are dry before the machines come out.
Should the plumber or the extraction crew come first?
If water is still flowing and no valve will stop it, call a plumber first. Once the flow is off, the extraction crew handles the water already inside. Both calls can go out at the same time.
Will my insurance pay for water extraction?
Policies often pay for sudden and accidental water damage, such as a burst pipe, along with the emergency drying that follows. Slow leaks and outside flood water are usually not covered by a standard policy. Check with your own insurer, since coverage depends on the policy.
Does wet drywall always have to be cut out?
Not always. Drywall soaked by clean water can often dry in place when extraction starts early. Drywall touched by sewage or flood water comes out, and so does drywall that has swollen, crumbled or wicked water far above the floor.
Why is sewage handled differently from other water?
Sewage is Category 3 water and carries bacteria from the moment it arrives. The crew seals off the area, wears protective gear, removes the porous materials it touched and treats what remains with an EPA-registered antimicrobial.
Is water extraction the same as water mitigation?
Extraction is the first step: getting liquid water out of the building. Mitigation is the bigger job of stopping damage from growing, which adds removal of wet materials, structural drying and protection of belongings.
What decides the price of water extraction?
The affected square footage, the water category, the materials involved and the number of drying days set most of the price. Rebuild work such as drywall, paint and flooring is quoted separately once the structure is dry.
Water keeps sinking into floors, walls and framing for as long as it sits. Call USA Water Extraction Pros at (888) 902-1696, 24/7, and get a crew moving toward your door.