Water Damage and Flood Restoration in Arnold, Missouri
Midwest Flood Restoration provides 24/7 water damage restoration in Arnold and northern Jefferson County. Just down I-55 from our South Broadway shop, Arnold is typically 20 to 25 minutes away. Our IICRC-certified technicians handle river and creek flooding, basement water, burst pipes, sewer backups and appliance leaks for homes and businesses.
We serve neighborhoods throughout Arnold, from the areas along Jeffco Boulevard and Richardson Road to homes near the Meramec River, Pomme Creek and Fenton Creek, as well as nearby Imperial, Barnhart and Fenton.
Arnold’s Flood History
Arnold sits where the Meramec River meets the Mississippi, and residents remember the record Meramec floods of late December 2015 and again in May 2017, when rising water reached homes and businesses along the river corridor. Those were extreme events, but heavy rain causes local creek flooding, saturated soil and basement seepage in Arnold nearly every year. Floodwater is treated as contaminated water, so cleanup requires removal of affected porous materials, cleaning, disinfection and thorough drying before rebuilding.
Water Damage Situations We Respond To
We respond to flood cleanup, basement seepage, burst pipes, sewer backups and appliance leaks throughout Arnold and Jefferson County.
- Burst, frozen, and leaking pipes
- Sink and toilet overflows
- Dishwasher and refrigerator leaks
- Washing machine failures
- Water heater failures
Emergency Flood Cleanup in Arnold
After floodwater recedes, the clock is ticking on mold. We pump and extract remaining water, remove saturated drywall, insulation and flooring, clean and disinfect with antimicrobial treatments, and dry the structure with commercial dehumidifiers and air movers. We measure moisture daily and document everything for your flood insurance or homeowners claim.
For smaller losses like a failed water heater or burst pipe, we focus on drying materials in place whenever it is safe. Learn more about our storm and flood damage cleanup and mold remediation services.
Serving Arnold and Jefferson County
We also respond in Imperial, Barnhart, Fenton, High Ridge, Festus and Pevely, plus Mehlville, Oakville and South St. Louis City.
Flood damage and water damage are covered by different policies. Read our guide to water damage vs. flood damage insurance and our post-flood home recovery checklist. See all the communities we cover on our St. Louis service area page.
Arnold Water Damage FAQs
Does homeowners insurance cover Meramec River flooding in Arnold?
No. Standard homeowners policies exclude flooding from rising rivers, creeks and surface water. That damage is covered only by a separate flood insurance policy, such as one through the National Flood Insurance Program, which usually has a 30-day waiting period. Homeowners insurance typically covers sudden internal leaks like burst pipes.
What should I do first when floodwater recedes from my Arnold home?
Do not re-enter until authorities say it is safe and power to flooded areas is off. Photograph and video everything before removing items, contact your insurance company, and call a restoration company quickly. Mold can begin growing in 24 to 48 hours, so extraction, material removal and drying should start as soon as possible.
Can drywall be saved after flood water in Arnold?
Drywall touched by floodwater usually cannot be saved because floodwater is considered contaminated. The standard approach is a flood cut, removing drywall and insulation at least a foot above the water line, followed by cleaning, disinfecting and drying the framing. Drywall wet only by clean water from a pipe leak can often be dried in place.
Do you serve all of Jefferson County?
We serve Arnold and much of northern Jefferson County, including Imperial, Barnhart, Fenton and High Ridge, and we travel throughout our 100-mile service radius for larger jobs. Call (314) 772-1788 anytime, day or night, and we will confirm availability and an arrival time for your address.
Call Now for Water Damage Restoration in Arnold
Flooding, basement water or a burst pipe in Arnold? Call (314) 772-1788 for 24/7 emergency response and direct insurance billing.