Hurricanes, tropical storms, and torrential rain overwhelm Acadiana's coulees and bayous fast, driving water into homes across Lafayette Parish. Local crews respond 24/7 to muck out, extract, and dry storm-soaked homes before mold takes hold in the humid heat.
Submersible pumps and truck-mounted units clear the standing water, and mud, silt, and unsalvageable contents are removed so the structure can be reached.
Floodwater is treated as contaminated, so soaked drywall, insulation, carpet, and pad are cut out and disposed of properly to protect the home.
Exposed framing, slab, and hard surfaces are cleaned and treated with antimicrobial to knock back bacteria and head off mold in the humid climate.
Commercial air movers and dehumidifiers run to an IICRC-standard target, with moisture readings logged daily until the structure tests dry.
While help is on the way, these first steps, done only where it is safe, limit the damage and protect the insurance claim.
Shut the supply off at the source, or close the home's main valve if the source is not obvious. Stopping the flow limits the damage more than anything else.
Switch off electricity to the affected area, but only if the breaker can be reached without standing in or touching the water.
Get a crew dispatched right away. The sooner extraction and drying begin, the more flooring, drywall, and belongings can be saved.
Take photos and a short video of the water and the affected rooms before anything is moved, so the insurance claim starts strong.
Storm and flood cleanup in Lafayette typically runs $2,500 to $8,000 or more, driven by how deep the water got, how much contaminated material has to be removed, and how large the home is. Category 3 floodwater means more removal and sanitizing than a clean-water loss. Note that rising water from outside is usually covered by a separate flood policy rather than a standard homeowner policy; crews document everything either way for the claim.
Crews reach Lafayette and Acadiana fast, from Downtown, the Saint Streets, and Freetown-Port Rico to Youngsville, Broussard, Carencro, Scott, and Breaux Bridge. See the full list on the areas served across Lafayette page.
See all areas servedEvery loss is photographed, measured, and logged from the first visit, so the paperwork holds up with your insurance carrier.
Technicians follow recognized IICRC drying standards and prove the work with daily moisture readings, not guesswork.
Emergency dispatch any hour of the day or night, with a real crew on the way, not a callback in the morning.
A real crew dispatched any hour, not a callback in the morning.
Trained technicians following recognized IICRC drying standards.
Truck-mounted, portable, and submersible for any size loss.
The loss is documented and billed to the carrier directly.
It can be. Floodwater that crossed yards and streets is treated as category 3, carrying bacteria and contaminants. Crews use protective gear, remove soaked porous materials, and sanitize rather than simply drying it in place.
Rising water from outside, such as a storm or an overflowing coulee, is usually covered by a separate flood policy, not a standard homeowner policy. Damage from wind-driven rain through a roof is often handled differently. The loss is documented thoroughly to support whichever claim applies.
Quickly. In Lafayette's heat and humidity, standing floodwater in a closed house can start growing mold within a day. Fast extraction, removal of contaminated materials, and drying are what keep the damage contained.
Hard surfaces, framing, and slab usually clean up and dry well. Soaked drywall, insulation, carpet, and pad from category 3 water generally come out. Crews save what can be saved and document the rest for the claim.
Extraction and muck-out are the first day; drying a flooded slab home to a verified target usually takes five to ten days, since concrete and framing release moisture slowly. Readings are checked daily before equipment comes out.
Lafayette crews are on call 24 hours a day, local and fast, and can be on the way within the hour.
Call (337) 614-6808