Memphis basement flooding cleanup
Honestly, most basement flooding cleanup questions can be answered over the phone. Save yourself the dispatch fee — call first, ask second. If we can't get to you ourselves, we'll tell you who to call. Free consult either way.
Local context for Memphis
Memphis has a wide mix of housing — from pre-war brick to last-year new builds. We work on all of it; the diagnostic just takes a different shape.
A recent basement flooding cleanup call
Property manager call, Memphis-area duplex. Both units had a finished basement flooded with 6 inches of water during a heavy rain. We pulled the system apart and found sump pump failure during a power outage. Pumped 2,800 gallons, removed wet carpet pad and lower drywall, sanitized, dried for 6 days on the same trip — both tenants happy. $312.
What's typical for this job
Basements flood from one of three sources: failed sump pump (inside source), groundwater intrusion (storm/runoff outside source), or sewer backup (Category 3 black water).
The source determines everything: scope of work, demolition required, sanitization protocol, and final cost. A clean-water sump-pump failure is a Category 1 event. A sewer backup is Category 3 and triples the cost.
Our first action is determining the source. Then we pump, extract, demolish what won't dry, sanitize if Category 2 or 3, and set up drying.
Basements are challenging for drying because of poor air circulation and high humidity at the foundation level. We bring desiccant dehumidifiers (better than refrigerant for cold environments) and high-CFM air movers.
Cost range
For basement flooding cleanup jobs in the Memphis area:
- Clean-water basement flood (Category 1): $2,210 – $6,900
- Gray-water basement flood (Category 2): $3,865 – $11,040
- Sewage backup basement (Category 3): $6,900 – $23,000