Seattle Emergency Flood Services
Seattle has over 200 miles of waterfront. In addition, the city sees an average of 39.34 inches of precipitation a year, mostly from rainfall. Floods are always a possibility. Roto-Rooter’s team of experienced plumbers and water damage cleanup experts provides reliable emergency...
Common Causes of Flooding in Seattle
Multiple factors increase your risk of flooding in Seattle, including heavy rainfall, drainage system overload, appliance failure, and coastal flooding. Below are the most common reasons Seattle residents and business owners require emergency water removal:
- Heavy rainfall: Seattle is known for plentiful rainfall. Heavy rains can overflow gutters, seep into basements, or enter homes through damaged roofs, resulting in leaking from ceilings.
- Snowmelt: While Seattle sees most precipitation as rain, the surrounding mountains experience heavy snowfall. Snowmelt can cause rivers to swell and break their banks.
- Drainage system overload: Seattle relies on storm drains to funnel water away from roads. Heavy rain or riverine floods can overwhelm storm drains, leaving water nowhere to go.
- Sewer line backup: Sewer line backups and overflows are common causes of basement flooding in Seattle. Contaminated wastewater causes serious property damage and poses a health risk.
- Stormwater backup: Many older homes in Seattle have floor drains that connect to residential and municipal storm drain systems. If floods or heavy rainfall overwhelm the storm drains, stormwater can back up into building basements.
- Sump pump failure: Sump pumps keep groundwater lower than a building’s basement floor. Sump pump failures can result in flooding.
- Water-based appliance malfunctions: Dishwashers, clothes washers, and water heaters may leak or suffer a water supply hose failure, causing localized flooding.
- Plumbing problems: Leaky pipes, clogged drains, burst pipes, and other plumbing equipment failures are common causes of water emergencies.
Emergency Flood Services from a Trusted Expert
Need emergency water removal in Seattle? Roto-Rooter is Seattle’s trusted plumbing, drain, and water cleanup company, ready to help you with all your residential or commercial water problems. We provide flood assistance 24/7, 365 days a year. Call us at 206-935-6600 for an appointment with a Roto-Rooter plumber or water cleanup expert. You may also make an appointment using our online scheduling form. When you need help with basement flooding in Seattle, call Roto-Rooter.
Roto-Rooter's Emergency Flood Services
Floods are devastating events; even a few inches of water in a home or commercial facility will quickly impact drywall, ceilings, flooring, and personal property, damaging items beyond repair. Dangerous bacteria, viruses, and parasites quickly multiply in standing water, exposing people to health risks.
Roto-Rooter is your trusted choice for water removal in Seattle. We’re both a plumbing repair company and a water damage cleanup company, so we combine swift response times with extensive plumbing experience and access to industry-leading equipment. The result is an efficient resolution of your water emergency and a return to normalcy as soon as possible.
Roto-Rooter offers the following emergency flood services to Seattle homeowners and businesses:
Water Removal and Extraction Services
Basement Flood Cleanup Service
Mold Remediation and Cleanup
Water and Sewage Cleanup Services
Quick Response and 24/7 Availability
Roto-Rooter understands the need to address plumbing emergencies promptly, as floods can occur at any time of the day or night. We’re committed to assisting you as soon as possible, providing 24/7 emergency water removal to Seattle 365 days a year, including...
Insurance Assistance and Financing
Submitting an insurance claim for flood-related damages is a time-consuming and complex task. Roto-Rooter methodically documents every step of our water removal process to help streamline your claim and will bill your insurance company directly. We will work directly with your insurance company using special software designed and preferred by the insurance...
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Tips for Flood Preparedness
While it's impossible to eliminate the risk of a water emergency completely, there are steps you can take to minimize flood damage. Here are some practical flood preparedness guidelines:
Assess Your Flood Risk
Assess your risk of flooding. Utilize the FEMA Flood Map Service Center to determine if your home or business is in a flood-prone area.
Check Your Insurance Policy for Flood Coverage
Standard home or business insurance policies do not cover flood damage. Contact your insurance agent to confirm you have flood insurance or to determine the appropriate level of coverage for your property if you lack coverage.
Enroll in Emergency Alert Systems
Stay informed by registering for local weather and flood alerts and notifications from the Emergency Alert System and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio.
Preventative Maintenance for Floods
Roto-Rooter offers maintenance services that can enhance your plumbing system's efficiency, as regular maintenance clearing and cleaning of drains prevent blockages and similar issues. Additionally, consider learning some basic DIY plumbing skills, such as how to temporarily fix leaky pipes until a professional can repair them. Regularly test your basement sump pump by pouring a 5-gallon bucket of water into it. The sump pump should quickly turn on, pump away the water, and then turn itself off again. Consider a battery-powered backup sump pump that will work even in the event of a power failure.
Take Inventory of Your Belongings
Create a visual record of your possessions by taking photographs or videos of your home or business contents. Store this record securely online; a record of your property helps you prove ownership during insurance claims.
Safeguard Important Documents
Protect important documents such as birth certificates, medical records, wills, insurance papers, and passports by storing them in a waterproof container or renting safety deposit boxes from a bank.
Most importantly, prioritize your safety and that of your family or employees. Avoid contact with sewage water and refrain from wading through floodwaters, particularly if you suspect flood water has made contact with electricity. Evacuate to higher ground and seek professional assistance promptly.