Water Damage Emergency
in Reno?
Don't wait. IICRC-certified pros in Reno respond in 42 minutes on average. Every minute of standing water increases damage and mold risk.
Do These Things Right Now
- 1
Shut off your main water supply
The shutoff is usually at your water meter, under a sink, or in your utility room. This stops the water immediately.
- 2
Cut electricity to wet areas
Go to your breaker panel and cut power to any circuit in the affected area. Never wade through water near electrical outlets or panels.
- 3
Document everything NOW
Video and photograph all damage before touching anything. Walk through every affected room. This is critical for your insurance claim.
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Call us — we dispatch IICRC-certified pros in Reno
Our emergency line connects you immediately with certified local teams. Average dispatch time in Reno: 42 minutes.
- 5
Call your insurance company
Open a claim while waiting for the restoration team. Get a claim number before work begins.
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Common Emergencies in Reno
Reno sits in the Truckee River valley — a historically flood-prone corridor. The January 1997 flood caused $500M+ in damage across the region. Winter atmospheric rivers bring rapid snowmelt flooding; the river can rise 20+ feet in 48 hours. Older downtown properties and Midtown have significant basement flooding risk. High elevation (4,505 ft) means freeze-thaw pipe cycles are a major January–March concern. Spring snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada creates predictable annual flood risk in lower-lying areas.
- Truckee River flooding during atmospheric river events
- Freeze-thaw pipe bursts (January–March)
- Spring snowmelt basement intrusion
- Roof ice dam water infiltration
- Sump pump failure during high-water table events