Eastern Iowa Carpet Care
Water damage clean-up sits alongside its window and air duct cleaning. It offers emergency service and serves Cedar Rapids, North Liberty and Marion.
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Water damage and mould remediation in Cedar Rapids
Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
7 pros in Cedar Rapids
Water damage in Cedar Rapids has a particular history. On June 13, 2008, the Cedar River crested at 31.12 feet, the highest level in the city's history, and the flood waters covered 10 square miles, or 14 percent of the city. The flood affected 7,198 parcels, including 5,390 houses. For anyone drying out a home or dealing with mould here, that history is a reminder that water damage can reach a lot of a building, so ask a contractor how they will find and measure moisture before they start. Check your insurance first as well. The Iowa Insurance Division says flood damage is often a standard exclusion in homeowner, renter and property policies, and that water and sewer backup coverage is different from flood insurance. Ask what your policy covers before you sign a work order, and ask any trade you are considering for a written scope that lists drying, removal and testing steps separately, so you can compare quotes line by line.
Home Pro Services
Family owned and open 24 hours a day, it also handles sewage clean-up and fire and smoke damage. Its towns include Fairfax, Anamosa and Springville.
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Klein Chem-Dry
Carpet cleaning company that also handles water damage restoration, serving Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, Marion, Robins and Hiawatha. Open Monday through Saturday.
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Performance
Its jobs include structural drying, rebuilds after damage and mould remediation, and it runs around the clock. It also describes sewage mitigation after backups.
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Firstcall – Grimes
Structural drying and rebuilding after damage sit alongside water and fire restoration. Founded in 1989, it offers emergency service and works in Des Moines and Ames.
Also serves Des Moines
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Americlean of Iowa, LLC
Available day and night, it does water extraction and mould remediation alongside water damage restoration. Established in 1988, it serves Cedar Rapids and Marion.
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Dream Steam Cleaning
Family owned since 1983, it covers mould removal and fire and smoke damage. It serves Des Moines and Ames.
Also serves Des Moines
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Before you hire
Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.
Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Questions about hiring in Cedar Rapids
Does my homeowner policy cover flood water in the house?
Not necessarily. The Iowa Insurance Division says flood damage is often a standard exclusion in homeowner, renter and property policies. Water and sewer backup coverage is different from flood insurance, and some homeowners policies include it. Read your policy or call your insurer before work begins, and keep photos of the damage. Iowa Insurance Division (source, opens in a new tab)
How long before NFIP flood insurance takes effect?
The Iowa Insurance Division says NFIP flood insurance typically has a 30-day waiting period before it takes effect. That means a policy bought after water is already coming toward your home will probably not help with that event. If you are considering cover, ask your agent about timing well ahead of any flood season. Iowa Insurance Division (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a water damage or mould quote include?
Ask for a written scope that separates drying, removal of damaged materials, mould cleanup and rebuilding. It should say which areas are covered, what equipment will be used, how moisture will be checked afterward, and what is not included. A clear scope makes quotes much easier to compare.
How do I compare quotes from different restoration companies?
Compare like with like. Check that each quote covers the same rooms and the same steps, and ask whether the company holds the licence or registration needed for the work and carries insurance. Ask for references and a timeline. Be cautious about any quote that is vague about what gets removed.