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Flood Damage Restoration in Seattle

Water in the basement, a flooded crawl space or storm runoff? Our Tukwila crew pumps out, cleans and dries, 24/7.

  • 24/7
    Flood Response
  • Pump-Out &
    Mud-Out
  • IICRC Certified
    Technicians
  • Direct Insurance
    Billing

Flood cleanup in Seattle, Tukwila, Kent, Renton, Burien and across King County

Flood Damage Restoration, Seattle

Pump it out. Clean it up. Dry it before the mold starts.

Seattle's flooding usually comes with the atmospheric rivers that roll in between November and February. Days of heavy rain overwhelm yard drains and storm sewers, push water into basements and crawl spaces and raise the rivers in the valleys south of the city.

We treat outside water as Category 3 under IICRC S500 from the start and work in OSHA-compliant protective gear. Our crew pumps out the water, removes mud and wet materials, makes flood cuts, disinfects and dries the framing, crawl space and slab, then rebuilds what came out.

  • Pump-out and mud-out
  • Flood cuts and disinfecting
  • Structural drying
  • Rebuild under one contractor

Water still coming in? Call first.

Floodwater can carry sewage and chemicals. Stay out of it, and let our crew check the power and gas before anyone goes in.

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Why Seattle calls us for flood damage

  • Crews on call 24/7, typically on site within 45 minutes
  • Floodwater handled as contaminated, with protective gear and containment
  • Flood cuts above the water line so wet insulation behind the drywall comes out
  • Studs, slab and subfloor cleaned and treated with EPA-registered disinfectant
  • Photo and moisture records for flood or homeowners claims, with direct billing
  • Cleanup and rebuild under one licensed contractor, WA Lic. GREENPR751CJ

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Dispatched from our Tukwila office.

  • "With big rains we had taken on water in our bedrooms and the resulting damage was a mess. They were thorough, communicative and prompt."
    Elizabeth C., Google
  • "We had a leak that caused flooding in my mom's basement… Julia was so thorough in explaining the process and what to expect throughout."
    Nichole M., Google
  • "Julia was so helpful when scheduling our emergency restoration. David showed up on time and handled the water mitigation professionally. Highly recommend this Seattle team."
    Alicia D., Google

Greater Seattle flooding

Where floodwater gets in around Seattle.

Our office sits in the Duwamish and Green River valley, so we see river, tide and rain flooding up close.

  • River valleys and tides

    Low areas along the Duwamish, like South Park and parts of Tukwila, flooded when a king tide met a storm in December 2022. The Green River valley through Kent and Auburn also sits in the floodplain.

  • Atmospheric rivers

    Several days of heavy rain saturate the ground. Water then finds the lowest point in the house, usually the basement, the crawl space or a daylight room.

  • Crawl spaces

    Many homes sit over dirt crawl spaces. Floodwater and groundwater pool under the house and push moisture up into the floor, as one of our Seattle customers found in their living room.

Flood damage services in Seattle

Flood cleanup for homes and businesses from the Duwamish valley and South Park to Kent, Renton and the Eastside.

Local. Fast. Trusted.

How we handle flood damage in Seattle.

Floodwater brings soil, bacteria and debris in with it. This is the order we work in, from the first walkthrough to dry framing.

  1. 01

    Safety Check

    Before anyone goes in

    We confirm the power is off, check for gas smells and look for sagging ceilings or undermined floors.

  2. 02

    Pump-Out & Mud-Out

    Get the water out

    Pumps and truck-mounted extractors remove standing water. Mud and silt get shoveled out and hauled away.

  3. 03

    Flood Cuts

    Open what got wet

    Wet drywall and insulation are cut out, usually 12 to 24 inches above the highest water mark.

  4. 04

    Clean & Disinfect

    Treat the structure

    Studs, slab and subfloor are scrubbed, rinsed and treated with EPA-registered disinfectant.

  5. 05

    Structural Drying

    Dry, then verify

    Air movers, dehumidifiers and HEPA scrubbers run until framing and slab read dry. Then the rebuild starts.

Local experts. Real results.

Cleaning up after floods for Seattle homes and businesses from our Tukwila office.

Local team

We know local drainage and older foundations.

Fast response

Typically on site within 45 minutes.

Trusted experts

IICRC certified. WA Lic. GREENPR751CJ.
24/7 emergencies(206) 707-9656We’re here when nature strikes.
Stacked dehumidifiers and air scrubbers ready for a job

Our process & equipment

Flood cleanup backed by the right equipment

A flood job needs more than fans. Pumps and truck-mounted extractors move the water, HEPA scrubbers handle what the water stirred up, and dehumidifiers pull moisture out of framing and slab until the readings say dry.

  • Commercial-grade equipment
  • IICRC trained technicians
  • Healthier, safer results

Pumps & extraction

Submersible pumps and truck-mounted extractors clear standing water and mud fast, so drying can start the same day.

Air filtration & disinfecting

HEPA air scrubbers and EPA-registered disinfectants deal with the bacteria and odor floodwater leaves behind.

Moisture detection & monitoring

Moisture meters and thermal cameras track the slab, framing and subfloor every day until they reach their dry standard.

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Faster recoveryLess disruption and downtime
Thorough & safeProtects your property and health
Sustainable approachSave what can be saved, not tear out

Local risks

Common flood damage we handle in Seattle

These are the flood calls we get most during the wet season.

Air movers drying a crawl space under the plumbing

Flooded crawl spaces

Groundwater and runoff pooling under the house and soaking insulation and subfloor.

Water pooled across a floor after a plumbing leak

Basement water

Water seeping through foundation walls and floor drains during long storms.

Storm damage to a home with a fallen tree

Storm runoff

Water coming off hillsides and driveways into the back of the house.

Ceiling and wall torn open after storm water came through

River and tide flooding

Flooding in low areas along the Duwamish and the Green River valley.

Local reviews

Trusted by our community.

What Seattle customers say about working with our team.

Verified
"Storm flooded our crawl space and pushed moisture up through the floorboards into the living room. Green Planet Restoration of Seattle came fast, handled it completely, and kept us updated daily. No issues since."
Rebecca G. Google
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"We hired Green Planet Restoration to handle flood damage in our basement… David, the project manager, was super responsive and incredibly helpful. He took the time to walk us through the process."
Safa H. Google
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"I had a water emergency that was extremely stressful to deal with. These guys saved me big time. They were there in an hour, had 6 people solving the problem… far exceeded my expectations."
Tim M. Yelp
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"Green Planet worked with us for what was a stressful and long-running situation. They were patient and professional… They did a lot of work to interface with our insurance as well."
Millie Google

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Flood damage FAQs

We’re here to make it easy.

How fast can you reach a flooded home around Seattle?

We run crews 24/7 and are typically on site within 45 minutes in South Seattle, Tukwila, Renton and Burien. During big storms we prioritize water near electrical panels and water still coming in.

Our crawl space flooded. Do we need to do anything?

Yes. Standing water under the house keeps the subfloor and framing wet and feeds mold. We pump it out, remove wet insulation and vapor barrier, dry the space and replace what came out.

Does homeowners insurance cover a flooded basement?

Water from outside, like rising groundwater or river flooding, is usually excluded unless you have flood coverage. Water from a burst pipe or a sudden roof leak is treated differently. We document the source so you and your adjuster can sort it out.

What's the difference between flood damage and water damage?

Water damage usually starts inside, from a pipe, appliance or roof leak, and the water is often clean. Flood damage comes from outside, from rain, runoff or rising water, and it carries soil, sewage and chemicals. That means more tear-out and disinfecting.

Does homeowners insurance cover flood damage?

Standard homeowners policies usually exclude flooding from outside water. That coverage normally comes from a separate flood policy. Water that gets in through a storm-damaged roof can be handled differently, so we document everything and work with whichever carrier applies.

Is floodwater dangerous to clean up myself?

It can be. Floodwater is treated as Category 3 water because it often carries sewage, bacteria and chemicals. Keep kids and pets out, stay away from wet outlets and panels, and wait for a crew with protective gear.

Floodwater in the house? We’re here when nature strikes.

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From our Greater Seattle crew

Real jobs from our Tukwila team

Photos from jobs our Greater Seattle crew has handled, from opened walls to drying setups. See more from the team on our branches page.

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Service areas

Proudly serving Greater Seattle & King County

Flood cleanup across Greater Seattle, dispatched from our Tukwila office.

  • Seattle
  • Tukwila
  • Bellevue
  • Renton
  • Burien
  • SeaTac
  • Des Moines
  • Normandy Park
  • Kent
  • Federal Way
  • Mercer Island
  • Kirkland
  • Redmond
  • Shoreline
  • White Center
  • Auburn

ZIP codes we serve

  • 98101
  • 98102
  • 98103
  • 98104
  • 98105
  • 98106
  • 98107
  • 98108
  • 98109
  • 98112
  • 98115
  • 98116
  • 98117
  • 98118
  • 98119
  • 98121
  • 98122
  • 98125
  • 98126
  • 98133
  • 98136
  • 98144
  • 98146
  • 98148
  • 98155
  • 98166
  • 98168
  • 98178
  • 98188
  • 98198
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