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- Available 24 hours
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When your basement floods, immediate action is critical. Whether caused by a burst pipe, severe storm, or sewer backup, standing water in a basement poses serious risks to both property and health. At First Coast Contracting, we specialize in fast, thorough, and professional basement flood cleanup in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding areas.
With over 50 years of combined experience in restoration and remodeling, our team understands how stressful and overwhelming water damage can be. We make the cleanup process straightforward, and we always aim to get your property back to its original condition or better. Homeowners in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra, and nearby communities trust us because we deliver reliable service and consistent results.
The first thing to remember is safety. Electrical hazards, contaminated water, and structural issues can turn a flooded basement into a dangerous environment. If possible, shut off power to the affected area and avoid walking through the water until professionals arrive.
After ensuring safety, call a certified flood cleanup company like First Coast Contracting. Time is a major factor. The longer water sits, the more damage it causes—to flooring, drywall, insulation, and even the foundation of your home. Mold growth can begin within 24 to 48 hours, turning a manageable situation into a costly repair.
We follow a proven process that ensures thorough cleaning, drying, and restoration. Our team is available 24/7 for emergency service in Jacksonville and nearby areas.
Once we receive your call, our crew arrives quickly to assess the damage. We inspect the source of the flooding, the extent of the water damage, and any immediate safety concerns. This step allows us to create a detailed action plan for the cleanup.
Using commercial-grade pumps and vacuums, we remove standing water from the basement. This equipment allows for quick extraction to help prevent mold and further structural damage.
After water removal, we use industrial air movers and dehumidifiers to dry the area thoroughly. Moisture meters help us track humidity levels to ensure no dampness remains hidden behind walls or under floors.
Floodwaters often carry contaminants, especially in cases of sewer backups or storm surges. We clean all surfaces with antimicrobial solutions, remove damaged materials, and treat the space to prevent mold growth.
We don’t stop at cleaning. First Coast Contracting offers complete remodeling and repair services. Whether your basement needs new drywall, flooring, insulation, or structural reinforcement, our licensed team handles it all.
We can also assist with upgrades to make your basement more flood-resistant in the future, such as improved drainage, sump pump installation, or moisture barriers.
We’re more than just a cleanup crew. Our team brings years of hands-on experience, a strong reputation in the Jacksonville area, and a deep commitment to customer satisfaction. Here’s what sets us apart:
Flooding doesn’t wait, and neither do we. We provide 24/7 emergency response services throughout Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Middleburg, and surrounding cities.
Our crews are trained in IICRC-certified water damage restoration techniques. We use top-grade equipment and follow the latest industry standards.
We help streamline your insurance claim. Our team documents damage, provides detailed reports, and works directly with your insurer to ease the claims process.
From cleanup to complete remodeling, we handle every phase of recovery. You won’t need to coordinate with multiple contractors. We manage the job from start to finish.
We know Jacksonville. We’re based here, and we understand the specific weather patterns, construction styles, and risks that affect local homes.
Even after water is removed, damage can linger behind walls and under floors. Keep an eye out for musty smells, warped baseboards, peeling paint, or unusual humidity. These may indicate moisture that wasn’t fully dried. If you notice any of these signs in your Jacksonville or St. Augustine home, contact us for an inspection.
We not only restore damaged spaces—we help homeowners protect their properties from future flooding. During the cleanup and repair phase, we may recommend solutions such as:
Every home is different, and our team tailors recommendations based on your property’s layout and the cause of the flood.
First Coast Contracting is proud to provide basement flood cleanup services throughout Northeast Florida. We regularly respond to homes and businesses in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, and Atlantic Beach. Wherever you are in the region, our crew is just a phone call away.
Whether it’s a minor leak or a major flood, we approach every job with the same urgency and professionalism. No job is too big or too small when it comes to protecting your home.
We offer 24/7 emergency service. Our team can typically arrive at your property within hours of your call, depending on location and severity.
Yes, especially if it comes from outside sources or sewage backups. It can carry harmful bacteria and pose electrical risks. Always wait for professionals before entering a flooded space.
Coverage varies depending on your policy. Standard homeowner’s insurance often excludes flood damage, but we help you navigate the claims process and provide documentation for your insurer.
It depends on the extent of the damage. Water extraction and drying may take 2 to 5 days, with repairs following afterward. We provide a detailed timeline after our initial inspection.
Yes, we serve several surrounding areas including St. Augustine, Orange Park, Green Cove Springs, and Ponte Vedra. If you're in Northeast Florida, we're ready to help.
If you need basement flood cleanup in Jacksonville, FL, don’t wait. Contact First Coast Contracting today for fast, reliable service backed by decades of experience.
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To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.
This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
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Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website’s functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here’s how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements, alongside console screenshots of code examples:
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These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside of it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
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Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs, there may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to