LightSpeed Responds to Minneapolis Flooding Fast and Efficiently  

Waterways abound in the City of Lakes, with the Mississippi and tributaries curving through the city's downtown and neighborhoods. Yet, residential flood damage cleanup in Minneapolis is rarely necessary because of overflowing lakes or rivers, according to the City of Minneapolis Office of Emergency Management; the Mississippi, in particular, runs through its only gorge on its voyage to the Gulf from northern Minnesota while traversing the Twin Cities. On the other hand, flood emergencies are not limited to overflowing natural geographical features, and the consequences are just as devastating if your home fills with water because of:

  • Rapid snow melt that seeps through the foundation

  • Heavy rains with high winds that can open exteriors to torrents of precipitation

  • Accidental storm or other water diversion during repair or construction activities in vulnerable areas of your home (during reroofing, for example)

  • Blocked waste pipes or overwhelmed sanitary sewer backups, sending waste back into residences, sometimes mixed with stormwater 

  • Overland flooding from ruptures of municipal water lines

  • Unrestrained flow of supply-line water due to appliance malfunctions, including:

  • Cracked or disconnected hoses

  • Broken pumps

  • Ruptured holding tanks or boilers

Professional Flood Damage Interventions

A quickly caught plumbing leak or an occasional tub overflow might cause minor damage, the resolution of which could lie within the capabilities of a handy homeowner. However, when substantial amounts of water inundate your home because of natural disasters, machinery breakdowns, or clogged waste systems, you require the services of an experienced Minneapolis flood damage cleanup firm like LightSpeed Restoration East Metro. 

Our technicians have earned certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Crews have access to our extensive inventory of commercial-grade water mitigation and extraction equipment and the whole range of structural drying tools needed to remove flood water and return saturated building materials to normal moisture levels and your home to its previous appearance and function. Professional flood water cleanup includes:

  • An initial safety inspection to identify and control hazards, ensuring that the work areas are stable and secure during mitigation, remediation, and restoration tasks

  • Containment of the work areas, particularly since flood waters, especially those mixed with sewage or other contaminants, can pose health risks--1.6 mil polyethylene wrapping combined with negative pressure air-scrubbing technology is standard  

  • Rapid water removal using submersible pumps followed by  truck-mounted and portable backpack extractors--the fluids collected for lawful disposal as hazardous waste

  • Cleaning of affected surfaces with EPS-registered products 

  • Diligent checking for evidence of mold growth or damage

  • Application of EPA-registered antimicrobials to sanitize and inhibit microbial infestation

  • Use of sensitive moisture detection and metering equipment and occasionally infrared cameras to locate and map floodwater presence and migration

  • Determination of individualized structural drying goals for your home and development and implementation of a drying configuration of axial fans, low-profile air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers  

  • Consistent monitoring of moisture levels over several days or as long as it takes to reach the drying goals, adjusting the plan as needed to achieve the best outcome  

LightSpeed Twin Cities East Metro is your reliable Minneapolis flood damage cleanup partner. Call us at (651) 459-2662 for an expert assessment of safety hazards and harm to structures and contents before we offer flood recovery using our fast and comprehensive emergency restoration resources.

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