Flood Damage Cleanup in Clearwater

Local crews · Open 24/7 · (727) 263-3778

Floodwater comes into a Clearwater home at the floor. There is no basement here — the county's homes sit on slab or, in the oldest bungalows, a crawl space — so when the Gulf or Tampa Bay pushes water across a yard, the first thing it touches is the bottom of the wall and the underside of the flooring. That changes everything about how the cleanup is run. United Water Restoration Group of Clearwater works out of 3734 131st Avenue N, Unit #12, Clearwater, FL 33762, in the Gateway area beside the St. Pete–Clearwater airport. From there, Pinellas Park starts essentially at our door, downtown St. Petersburg is fifteen to twenty minutes down I-275, and downtown Clearwater is about the same by way of Roosevelt Boulevard. We also cover Largo, Seminole, Dunedin and Palm Harbor. Crews are available 24/7, and our rating is 4.93 stars across 169 reviews. This page is about flood cleanup specifically: rising water, storm surge, and the water that comes up through a storm drain on a high tide. It is a different job from a broken supply line, and the difference starts with what the water carried in with it.

Clearwater is the county seat and the only one of our service-area cities with incorporated territory on a Gulf barrier island. That single fact shapes most of the water damage work we do here. Downtown sits on a bluff above Clearwater Harbor, high ground by Florida standards, while Clearwater Beach and Island Estates sit barely above the water that surrounds them. A few miles apart, two completely different jobs. Our shop is at 3734 131st Avenue N, Unit #12, Clearwater, FL 33762, in the Gateway area beside the St. Pete-Clearwater airport. From there, downtown Clearwater is roughly eight to ten miles northwest, about fifteen to twenty minutes on Roosevelt Boulevard or Ulmerton to US 19. We run the same routes out to Largo, Dunedin and St. Petersburg. The phone is (727) 263-3778, and it is answered around the clock, because water does not wait for business hours. This page explains what actually happens when water gets into a Clearwater house: how it moves, what it ruins, and what the work to put it right involves.

Crews dispatch 24/7 from our Clearwater base at 3734 131st Avenue N, Unit #12 and cover all of Clearwater — one local team, no subcontracted call centers. See all services in Clearwater or read more about flood damage cleanup.

Common Causes We See in Clearwater

  • Storm surge driving Gulf water inland across low coastal ground
  • Tampa Bay surge flooding bay-side streets in St. Petersburg
  • High autumn tides pushing water up through street storm drains
  • Wet-season downpours arriving faster than drainage can carry them
  • Joe's Creek and McKay Creek basins overflowing after heavy rain
  • Seawalls overtopped on both the Gulf and bay sides
  • Ground-level enclosures under elevated beach homes filling with water
  • Wind-driven rain forced into attics through soffit and gable vents
  • Floodwater wicking into wall cavities behind furring strips
  • Sanitary sewer surcharging into homes during a flood event

While You Wait for the Crew

A few minutes of the right first moves can save thousands in damage. Here is what to do — and what not to do — before we reach Clearwater.

Do

  • Shut off the water at the source or the main valve if you can reach it safely
  • Cut power to affected rooms at the breaker if outlets or appliances got wet
  • Move photos, electronics, and valuables somewhere dry
  • Take photos and video before you move anything large — your claim will thank you

Don’t

  • Use a household vacuum on standing water
  • Walk under sagging ceilings or across buckled floors
  • Leave wet rugs sitting on hardwood
  • Wait to see if it dries out on its own — it will not

Crews are standing by near Clearwater right now.

Call (727) 263-3778
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Our Process

  1. 1

    You call, we answer

    Any hour, any day, a real person picks up — not a machine and not a national call center. You describe what you are looking at, and from that moment it stops being your problem to solve on your own.

  2. 2

    We assess

    Our crew works out how far it has really gone, including what you cannot see behind walls and under floors. You do not have to know what to look for, or guess how bad it is.

  3. 3

    We do the work

    What comes out, what gets dried, what can be saved — those are our calls to make, and we explain each one as we go. Readings are recorded throughout, so nothing rests on you taking our word for it.

  4. 4

    You get your property back to normal

    Our own team rebuilds what came out and hands the place back finished, with everything documented the way your adjuster expects it.

We Work With Your Insurance

Our crews document everything — photos, moisture readings, and a clear scope of work — in the format adjusters expect, and we communicate with your insurance company throughout the job. Clearwater homeowners always know what is happening and what their policy covers before work begins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can you respond to a flood damage cleanup emergency in Clearwater?

Our crews are local and dispatch around the clock — no subcontracted call center. Call (727) 263-3778, tell us what you are seeing, and we will give you an honest arrival window for your address and talk you through what to do until the crew gets there.

Does insurance cover flood damage cleanup?

In most cases yes, depending on your policy and the cause of the damage. We document everything, use the same estimating standards insurance companies use, and work directly with your adjuster so the claim goes smoothly.

How much does flood damage cleanup cost in Clearwater?

Every job is different, so we start with an inspection and give you a clear written estimate before any work begins. When insurance is involved, our scope lines up with your claim — no surprise bills.

Why choose United Water Restoration Group of Pinellas County?

We are local to Clearwater, certified to IICRC industry standards, available 24/7, and we handle everything from emergency cleanup through full reconstruction — one team, start to finish.

Request Service Online

Tell us what happened and we will call you right back. For emergencies, calling (727) 263-3778 is always fastest — we answer 24/7.

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In Case of Property Damage, Call:

727-263-3778

We answer around the clock and dispatch from right here in Clearwater.

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