Water, Fire & Storm Restoration in Brentwood, MO

Close to Deer Creek

Brentwood is a city in St. Louis County built around Manchester Road and Brentwood Boulevard. Deer Creek runs through the area, and lower ground near it can fill when heavy rain falls in a short period. Not every property is affected, but if yours sits in a low spot, a sudden storm can turn a dry basement into a wet one.

Our office is in St. Charles, and we handle flooded basements, water damage and the repairs that follow.

Flash flooding comes with little warning

A flash flood is not the same as a slow leak. Intense rain overwhelms storm drains, water pools against foundations and window wells, and it finds its way through cracks, doors and floor drains. The whole event can be over in an afternoon, but the water it left behind will keep doing damage until it is removed and the structure is dried.

If your property has taken water, avoid the area if electrical equipment is submerged, do not walk through standing water without knowing the power is off, and keep children and pets away. Photograph the waterline, then call us.

Basements and stored belongings

Basement storage tends to include cardboard boxes, holiday decorations, tools, photos and furniture, none of which fare well in damp conditions. Cardboard collapses, paper stains, and fabric holds moisture and odor. Hard items such as tools and plastic bins can usually be cleaned.

Move what you can to a dry place, keep a list of what was damaged and photograph before discarding. Our contents cleaning service can help sort what can be restored from what cannot. For finished basements, drywall, trim and flooring are dried or removed depending on the water source and the readings.

Apartments and multi-unit buildings

Brentwood has a good number of apartment and condominium buildings, and a ground-level unit can take water while upstairs units stay dry. Management should know right away, because water may reach neighboring units or shared hallways. We extract and dry the affected unit, check the adjoining spaces and document the damage for the tenant, the landlord and the insurers involved.

When drains back up

Heavy rain can overload the sewer system as well, pushing wastewater up through basement drains. That is a different kind of loss with more serious sanitation concerns. If you see dirty or foul-smelling water, read our sewage backup page, stay out of the area and call us.

Once standing water is gone, the work shifts to moisture trapped in concrete, framing and walls. Air movers and dehumidifiers remove it over several days while we record readings. We also look for the places water hides, such as behind baseboards, under cabinets and inside insulation, so the space is dry throughout before anyone rebuilds. See the process page for the stages.

Coverage questions

Flood, groundwater and sewer backup coverage can differ from one policy to another, so talk to your agent early. We cannot say what your policy will pay, but we can keep thorough records and work with your insurer and bill them directly. The insurance page explains more.

Nearby areas we serve

Close to Brentwood are Richmond Heights, Maplewood and Rock Hill. Find the full list on the St. Louis County page.