Professional Water Damage Restoration Services in Minneapolis
Fast, Detail-Driven Restoration That Goes Beyond Basic Cleanup — Trusted by Minneapolis Property Owners for Over a Decade
Water damage never waits for a convenient moment — and neither do we. At U.S.A. Water Damage, we specialize in fast, detail-driven restoration work that goes far beyond basic cleanup. For more than a decade, Minneapolis property owners have trusted us to protect their homes, salvage their belongings, and rebuild what water tries to take.
Every technician on our team is IICRC-certified and trained to handle everything from minor leaks to catastrophic flooding. We don't just remove water — we restore comfort, safety, and the sense of normalcy that disappears the moment damage begins.
Complete, End-to-End Restoration Services
Water damage affects more than what you can see. Moisture hides inside walls, beneath flooring, and within structural cavities. Our service list reflects the reality of how water behaves, and our equipment is designed to find, remove, and repair every trace of it.
Emergency Water Extraction
High-capacity extraction systems remove water within minutes to prevent swelling floors, buckling walls, and mold growth.
Structural Drying & Dehumidification
We deploy a strategic layout of air movers and industrial dehumidifiers, measuring moisture levels daily to ensure the entire structure dries evenly.
Mold Remediation & Prevention
If mold has begun to grow — or conditions suggest it soon will — our team isolates affected zones, removes damaged material, and treats surfaces to stop microbial spread.
Carpet & Flooring Restoration
From deep-steam sanitation to hardwood rescue drying mats, we recover flooring whenever possible and replace it only when truly necessary.
Drywall Repair & Replacement
Affected drywall is removed cleanly, allowing us to dry internal cavities before rebuilding and finishing to match the original look of your property.
Content Cleaning & Restoration
Furniture, electronics, documents, textiles, and keepsakes are carefully cleaned, dried, deodorized, and restored whenever salvageable.
Odor Removal
We use hydroxyl generators and ozone-free deodorizing methods that neutralize smells at the molecular level — not just mask them.
Insurance Claim Assistance
We document damage, photograph affected areas, provide itemized reports, and communicate directly with adjusters to streamline your claim.
Our Detailed Restoration Process
Our process is designed to be transparent, predictable, and thorough — even when the situation feels overwhelming to the homeowner.
24/7 Emergency Response
When you call, a real person answers — not an answering service. Our team mobilizes immediately and typically arrives within 60 minutes anywhere in the Minneapolis–St. Paul Metro.
Comprehensive Inspection & Moisture Mapping
We trace water migration paths using thermal imaging, hydrometers, borescopes, and infrared technology. This allows us to find damage that hasn't yet surfaced.
Rapid Water Extraction
By removing water quickly, we reduce the likelihood of structural rot, microbial activity, and added repair costs.
Precision Drying & Humidity Control
We build a custom drying plan tailored to your property. As drying progresses, we adjust equipment placement based on data — not guesswork.
Cleaning, Sanitizing & Material Recovery
All salvageable materials are cleaned with antimicrobial solutions, HEPA-filtration vacuums, and specialized tools designed for post-water-loss environments.
Full Restoration & Rebuild
We don't stop at drying. We reconstruct walls, replace flooring, repaint, reinstall trim, and bring your property back to a condition that looks and feels like the incident never happened.
Why U.S.A. Water Damage Stands Apart
Many companies offer restoration services — but very few provide the craftsmanship, communication, and professionalism our clients depend on.
IICRC-Certified Experts
Trained to restore residential and commercial properties safely and correctly.
Fast 24/7 Response
Guaranteed 60-minute arrival for emergency calls.
Advanced Moisture Detection Technology
Prevents hidden damage and long-term problems.
Direct Insurance Billing
Remove stress from an already overwhelming situation.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Complete peace of mind for every job.
Local Minneapolis–St. Paul Experience
Serving the area since 2010 with deep knowledge of local building codes and insurance requirements.
Can Water Damaged Materials Be Saved?
One of the most common questions we hear: "Will I need to replace everything?" The answer depends on several factors — how quickly water is removed, what type of water caused the damage, and how long materials stayed wet. Here's what we can typically save, and what usually requires replacement.
Hardwood Flooring
Can Often Be Saved If: Water was clean (Category 1), extraction happened within 24 hours, and the wood hasn't cupped or buckled severely.
We use specialized hardwood drying mats that create suction beneath the floor, pulling moisture out without removal. For solid hardwood, this technique can prevent warping and preserve the original finish.
Usually Needs Replacement If: Sewage or contaminated water soaked the wood, boards have separated more than ¼ inch, or moisture readings remain high after 5+ days of drying.
Carpet & Padding
Can Often Be Saved If: The water source was clean, padding is synthetic (not organic fiber), and drying begins within 48 hours.
We extract water using truck-mounted equipment, then apply antimicrobial treatments and position air movers to accelerate evaporation. Many carpets survive if we act fast enough.
Usually Needs Replacement If: Sewage touched the carpet, padding stayed soaked for more than 72 hours, or visible mold growth has begun on backing material.
Drywall & Insulation
Can Often Be Saved If: Only the lower 2 feet of drywall absorbed water, drying happens quickly, and no visible staining, swelling, or crumbling occurs.
We remove baseboards, drill small weep holes near the floor, and inject air behind the drywall to dry internal cavities. If moisture levels drop to normal within a week, the drywall typically remains sound.
Usually Needs Replacement If: Water wicked more than 24 inches up the wall, drywall has softened or delaminated, insulation inside the wall stayed wet for more than 48 hours, or Category 2/3 water (gray/black) was involved.
Furniture & Upholstery
Can Often Be Saved If: The water was clean, furniture is solid wood or metal (not particle board), and cushions can be removed and dried separately.
We clean upholstery with heated extraction methods, treat for odor, and use dehumidifiers in controlled environments to prevent warping. Solid wood pieces often restore beautifully.
Usually Needs Replacement If: Particle board or MDF furniture swelled and crumbled, upholstery absorbed sewage or contaminated water, or mold has grown inside cushion foam.
Electronics & Appliances
Can Often Be Saved If: Devices were unplugged before water contact, only exterior surfaces got wet, and drying happens before power is restored.
We never recommend turning electronics on immediately after water exposure. Instead, we dry them in controlled low-humidity environments for 3–5 days, then have them inspected by a qualified technician.
Usually Needs Replacement If: Devices were plugged in when water made contact, internal circuits shorted out, or contaminated water entered the device.
Documents & Photographs
Can Often Be Saved If: Paper items are separated quickly, frozen to prevent further deterioration, and professionally dried using specialized methods like freeze-drying or vacuum thermal drying.
We work with document restoration specialists who can recover business records, legal documents, family photos, and irreplaceable keepsakes — even when they appear completely ruined.
Usually Needs Replacement If: Documents dissolved into pulp, photos fused together and can't be separated, or mold growth compromised paper integrity beyond recovery.
Time Is the Deciding Factor
In almost every case, the faster we begin drying, the more we can save. Materials that might be salvageable within the first 24 hours often become unsalvageable by day three.
That's why we offer 24/7 emergency response with a guaranteed 60-minute arrival time. The sooner our team assesses your property and begins extraction, the more of your home we can preserve — and the less you'll spend on replacements.
Who to Call for Complete Water Damage Restoration in Minneapolis
🏗️ ONE COMPANY, COMPLETE RESTORATION - NO SUBCONTRACTORS
U.S.A. Water Damage handles the entire restoration process in-house: emergency water extraction, structural drying, mold prevention, drywall repair, flooring replacement, painting, and final reconstruction. Most Minneapolis homeowners waste weeks coordinating multiple contractors - we do it all. Call (612) 968-8317 for start-to-finish restoration.
✅ Call U.S.A. Water Damage For
- ✓Emergency Water Extraction: Immediate response (45-60 min), truck-mounted equipment, standing water removed first hour
- ✓Structural Drying: Industrial dehumidifiers, air movers, moisture monitoring until structure 100% dry (3-7 days typical)
- ✓Mold Prevention: Antimicrobial treatment during drying, prevents mold before it starts growing
- ✓Complete Restoration: Drywall removal/replacement, flooring restoration, painting, trim work, content restoration - all in-house
- ✓Insurance Coordination: Direct billing, complete documentation, work with adjusters, maximize your claim coverage
❌ Don't Call These Instead
- ✗General Contractors Only: Can rebuild but lack water extraction equipment, delay drying while finding subcontractors, mold grows during wait
- ✗Water-Only Companies: Extract water then leave - you coordinate drying, mold prevention, and reconstruction separately (adds weeks + cost)
- ✗Franchise Restoration Chains: Corporate overhead, subcontract local work, higher costs, slower response from distant locations
- ✗Handyman/Small Contractors: Lack IICRC certification, industrial equipment, insurance company relationships - claims often denied
Why One Company for Everything Saves Time & Money:
⏰ Faster Completion
No waiting for contractor schedules to align. Our team moves from drying → demolition → reconstruction seamlessly. What takes others 6-8 weeks, we complete in 3-4 weeks.
💰 Lower Total Cost
No middleman markup from general contractors hiring subs. No duplicate mobilization fees. One invoice, one insurance claim, one point of contact.
🎯 Single Accountability
We're responsible for the entire project. If something goes wrong during reconstruction, we fix it - no finger-pointing between water company and contractor.
📋 Simplified Insurance
One estimate, one adjuster meeting, one claim. Insurance companies prefer dealing with one certified restoration company over coordinating multiple contractors.
Costly Mistakes Minneapolis Homeowners Make:
- Hiring water extraction, then finding contractor later - Mold grows during 1-2 week gap waiting for contractor availability
- Accepting "free" water mitigation from contractor - Rushed drying (2-3 days) leaves hidden moisture, mold appears months later, not covered
- Using insurance company's "preferred vendor" - Often out-of-state franchises who subcontract locally, slow response, impersonal service
- Starting work before moisture levels normalize - Drywall/flooring installed while structure still damp, warps within weeks, homeowner pays to redo
- Not verifying IICRC certification - Insurance denies claim if contractor lacks proper credentials, homeowner pays out of pocket
U.S.A. Water Damage Complete Restoration Timeline:
Day 1: Emergency water extraction, moisture mapping, equipment placement, insurance documentation, content pack-out if needed
Days 2-7: Structural drying with daily moisture monitoring, antimicrobial treatment, removal of unsalvageable materials, insurance adjuster meeting
Week 2: Drywall installation, insulation replacement, subfloor repair if needed, rough-in for any electrical/plumbing affected
Week 3: Flooring installation, painting, trim/baseboard reinstallation, final antimicrobial treatment
Week 4: Content restoration/return, final inspection, certificate of completion, insurance final documentation
From emergency response to move-back-in ready - one company, one timeline, one guarantee
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U.S.A. Water Damage provides comprehensive water damage restoration services throughout Minneapolis including flood cleanup, water extraction, structural drying, and mold remediation. Visit our Minneapolis service page to see all available services and local response times.
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Columbus Customer Reviews
Burst pipe flooded our basement at 2 AM. U.S.A. Water Damage arrived in 40 minutes and had water extracted within hours. Professional, fast, and saved us from major mold damage.
Sewage backup in our finished basement - nightmare scenario. These guys handled it with full protective gear, proper disposal, and complete sanitization. You'd never know anything happened.
Water heater failed while we were on vacation. Came home to 3 inches of water throughout first floor. U.S.A. Water Damage had crews working immediately - extraction, drying, and restoration. Insurance approved everything.
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