Water damage repair and restoration in New Orleans, LA

Much of New Orleans sits below sea level and depends on levees and pumps, so heavy rain can flood streets and homes when it falls faster than the system can pump it out. Hurricanes bring surge and days of rain, and the humidity means mold follows any water that isn't dried quickly.

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House surrounded by flood water after heavy rain — Common in New Orleans: street flooding and hurricanes

Quick answer

For water, fire or smoke damage in New Orleans, LA, stop the source if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 58 New Orleans ZIP codes are covered. The most common local causes are street flooding, hurricanes and humidity and mold.

ZIP codes: 58
County: Orleans Parish
State: Louisiana
Top risk: Street flooding

All 58 covered New Orleans ZIP codes

70112, 70113, 70114, 70115, 70116, 70117, 70118, 70119, 70121, 70122, 70123, 70124, 70125, 70126, 70127, 70128, 70129, 70130, 70131, 70139, 70142, 70145, 70146, 70148, 70150, 70151, 70152, 70153, 70154, 70156, 70157, 70158, 70159, 70160, 70161, 70162, 70163, 70164, 70165, 70166, 70167, 70170, 70172, 70174, 70175, 70176, 70177, 70178, 70179, 70181, 70182, 70184, 70185, 70186, 70187, 70189, 70190, 70195

Local risks

Water damage risks for New Orleans homes

New Orleans is full of raised shotgun houses, Creole cottages and camelbacks, many built on piers with wood floors over crawl spaces. Newer homes are often elevated to meet flood rules. Older plumbing and wood framing are common.

Street flooding

Intense storms overwhelm drainage and pumps, flooding streets and pushing water into homes, especially those not raised.

Hurricanes

Storms bring wind damage, surge outside the levee system and days of heavy rain.

Humidity and mold

Wet wood and drywall grow mold quickly in New Orleans' heat and humidity.

FAQ

New Orleans questions

Who do I call for water damage in New Orleans?

Do raised homes in New Orleans still get water damage?

Yes. Raised homes avoid most street flooding, but roof leaks, plumbing leaks and humidity still cause damage, and water under the house raises moisture in floors.

Is flood insurance required in New Orleans?

Lenders usually require it for homes in high-risk flood zones, and much of the city is in one. Standard homeowners policies don't cover flooding.

Common calls

Most requested in New Orleans

Storm and Flood Damage

Storm and flood cleanup removes outside water that entered through the roof, windows, doors or foundation, discards porous materials it contaminated, and dries the structure.

About storm and flood damage

Dark mold streaks growing down a damp wall

Mold Remediation

Mold remediation contains the affected area, removes moldy porous materials, cleans hard surfaces and fixes the moisture problem that caused it.

About mold remediation

Yellow wet-floor caution sign on a water-covered tile floor

Water Extraction

Water extraction removes standing and soaked-in water with truck-mounted or portable pumps and extraction wands, so drying can start.

About water extraction

Empty room with water on the floor and a damp, stained wall

Structural Drying

Structural drying removes water that has soaked into drywall, framing, subfloor and cabinets using air movers, commercial dehumidifiers and daily moisture readings.

About structural drying

Also available: emergency water removal and every water and fire damage service.

Guides

Water damage help near New Orleans

Also covered in Orleans Parish

See the state page for nearby coverage.

All Louisiana coverage

Water damage in New Orleans?

Stop the source if you can, then call. We'll connect you with a local restoration company that serves your ZIP.

Fast callback on emergency requests

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