Water Damage Restoration
Rapid extraction, industrial drying, and full reconstruction after burst pipes, leaks, or overflows anywhere in Louisiana.
LA · 24/7 Emergency Response
Water Damage Restoration
Across Louisiana
From Gulf hurricanes to Mississippi River flooding and chronic coastal subsidence, Louisiana faces America's most complex water damage environment. Connect with a licensed Louisiana contractor — any parish, any hour.
Licensed in Louisiana
All Insurers Accepted
IICRC Certified
Every minute matters. Water damage doubles in 24 hours. Mold can start within 48. Call a LA crew now →
4.6M
Louisiana residents served
64
Parishes with dispatch coverage
6-10ft
Below sea level — much of NOLA
24/7
Hurricane season response
Louisiana Risk Profile
Why Louisiana Homes Face Unique Water Damage Risks
Louisiana sits at the intersection of three major water threats. Atlantic hurricanes — Katrina (2005), Laura (2020), Ida (2021) — have caused cumulative damages approaching $500 billion over two decades. Mississippi River flooding devastates riverside parishes in wet years. And chronic coastal subsidence, combined with sea-level rise, puts more of the state below sea level every year.
Much of New Orleans sits 6-10 feet below sea level and relies entirely on pump systems to stay dry. The state's humid subtropical climate combined with common raised-home construction creates severe crawlspace moisture issues, and frequent minor flooding means most Louisiana homeowners will experience water damage within a decade of ownership — not a statistical possibility, but a statistical likelihood.
Major Hurricanes
Katrina, Laura, Ida — Louisiana has absorbed some of America's most destructive hurricanes over the past two decades.
Mississippi River Flooding
Riverside parishes face seasonal flooding when upstream snowmelt and rain combine. The 2011 flood was the largest since 1927.
Coastal Subsidence
Louisiana loses a football field of coastline every 100 minutes. Homes built on stable ground 20 years ago may now be in flood zones.
Crawlspace Moisture
Raised construction combined with humidity creates chronic crawlspace water issues — a leading cause of hidden mold in Louisiana homes.
Louisiana Coverage
Cities We Serve Across Louisiana
Certified crews dispatched across every major LA metro and surrounding communities.
New Orleans
Below-sea-level pumping
Baton Rouge
Mississippi River flooding
Shreveport
Red River basin
Lafayette
Acadiana storm zone
Lake Charles
Laura + Delta recovery
Kenner
Lakefront flooding
Bossier City
Freeze events
Monroe
Ouachita River basin
Alexandria
Central LA severe weather
Houma
Bayou hurricane exposure
Slidell
Northshore storm surge
Metairie
Pump-dependent drainage
Full-Service Restoration in Louisiana
What We Restore
Flood Cleanup
Storm, hurricane, or groundwater flooding — full pump-out, sanitization, and structural drying by local LA crews.
Fire & Smoke Damage
Soot removal, odor neutralization, and full rebuild with certified fire restoration crews.
Mold Remediation
Lab-tested identification, safe containment, and EPA-approved removal with a written warranty.
Structural Drying
Commercial-grade dehumidifiers, air movers, and moisture mapping to save Louisiana floors, walls, and framing.
Sewage Cleanup
Biohazard-certified extraction, disinfection, and odor control for Category 3 "black water" events.
For Louisiana Homeowners
Louisiana's Insurance Crisis & Contractor Requirements
Louisiana's insurance market collapsed in 2022-2023 after the back-to-back Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta, and Ida. Dozens of insurers became insolvent or voluntarily exited the state. Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance — the state's insurer of last resort — saw its policy count more than triple as private carriers pulled back.
The Louisiana Department of Insurance now requires carriers to pay undisputed claim portions within 30 days of receiving satisfactory proof of loss. Contractors performing structural restoration in Louisiana must hold a license from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) for jobs over $75,000. Below that threshold, contractors must register and meet minimum insurance requirements.
Flood coverage in Louisiana is almost exclusively through NFIP — standard homeowners policies exclude flooding, and given the state's topography, NFIP participation is both widespread and, in many cases, legally required by mortgage lenders.
From Louisiana Customers
Real People. Real Emergencies.
★★★★★
"Crew was here in under an hour and handled my insurance from start to finish. I didn't have to fight with anyone. Saved me thousands."
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Marcus Boudreaux
New Orleans, LA · Verified Customer
★★★★★
"Professional, fast, and honest about what needed to be done. The LA team clearly knew what they were doing — no upsells, no surprises."
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Lisa Thibodeaux
Baton Rouge, LA · Verified Customer
★★★★★
"I called at 3 AM expecting voicemail. Got a real person, and a crew was at my door by 4:15. They took photos for insurance and started pumping immediately."
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Andre Fontenot
Lafayette, LA · Verified Customer
Louisiana FAQs
Good Questions. LA Answers.
Why have so many insurers left Louisiana? +
Between 2020 and 2022, Louisiana was struck by Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta, and Ida in rapid succession — cumulative insured losses exceeded $40 billion. Several carriers became insolvent and were placed into receivership. Others voluntarily exited the state to limit catastrophic exposure. The remaining private market has tightened underwriting dramatically, pushing many policyholders to Louisiana Citizens for coverage.
What is Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance and do I qualify? +
Louisiana Citizens is the state-created insurer of last resort, available only to homeowners who cannot find coverage in the private market. To qualify, you generally need at least one private-market rejection. Citizens rates are set by law to be higher than the private market average, which is intended as an incentive to eventually return to private coverage. Restoration contractors work with Citizens claims routinely.
Does my Louisiana homeowners policy cover hurricane deductibles differently? +
Yes. Louisiana policies almost universally include a separate "named storm" or "hurricane" deductible that applies only to damages from a tropical system named by the National Weather Service. These deductibles are typically 2-5% of the dwelling coverage — which on a $300,000 policy means $6,000-$15,000 out of pocket before insurance begins paying. This is separate from your standard deductible for non-hurricane losses.
When does a Louisiana contractor need to be LSLBC-licensed? +
For residential restoration work over $75,000, Louisiana law requires the contractor to hold an active Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) license. Below that threshold, the contractor must still register with the state and carry minimum insurance. You can verify any contractor's license status at lslbc.louisiana.gov.
I live in New Orleans — is my home below sea level? +
Much of Orleans Parish sits between 6 and 10 feet below sea level, particularly in the Gentilly, Lakeview, and Ninth Ward neighborhoods. The city's drainage relies on more than 120 pumping stations and an extensive canal network to move water out during rain events. When pump capacity is exceeded or power fails (as during Katrina), gravity-based flooding is inevitable. Homes in these areas should maintain NFIP coverage regardless of current SFHA designation.
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