24/7 emergency response, certified technicians, and clear insurance documentation support — from first call to final restoration.
Flooding is a constant threat along the South Carolina Grand Strand. Hurricanes, tropical storms, storm surge, heavy rain, and overflowing rivers and tidal creeks can put inches or feet of water into a home or business in a matter of hours. Floodwater is rarely clean: under IICRC standards it is almost always treated as Category 3 "black water" because it can carry sewage, chemicals, bacteria, and debris picked up as it moves across the ground. That makes fast, professional flood damage restoration about protecting your health as much as your property.
Clean Sweep Enterprises has served coastal South Carolina since 1991. As a woman-owned, IICRC-certified disaster restoration company, we respond to flood losses with a clear, documented process: assess the water source and safety hazards, extract standing water, remove saturated and contaminated materials, dry the structure to verified moisture levels, and disinfect every affected surface. Our technicians understand how our humid coastal climate slows drying and accelerates mold growth, so we build the drying plan around real readings, not guesswork.
We answer the phone 24/7, because in a flood the first hours matter most and demand for help spikes after a major storm. When you call early, we can begin extraction and drying before water wicks deeper into framing, subfloors, and wall cavities. We also document the loss thoroughly and coordinate directly with your insurance carrier, including the separate flood policies many coastal homeowners carry, so the claim is well supported and you can focus on your family.
What Our Flood Damage Service Includes
24/7 emergency response and on-site safety and hazard assessment
Truck-mounted and portable extraction of standing floodwater
Removal and disposal of contaminated porous materials (carpet, pad, drywall, insulation)
Structural drying and dehumidification with monitored moisture readings
Antimicrobial cleaning and EPA-registered disinfection of affected surfaces
Mold prevention treatment and air scrubbing with HEPA filtration
Muck-out and removal of mud, silt, and storm debris
Loss documentation and direct coordination with your insurance carrier
Common Causes
Storm surge & tidal flooding
Heavy rain & flash flooding
King tides & nuisance flooding
Stormwater backups
Our Process
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Emergency flood water extraction
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Contamination treatment & sanitizing
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Debris removal & controlled demolition
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Drying & full reconstruction
Cost & Timeline
Typical cost: $5,000–$7,000 average; more for large or contaminated losses. Timeline: 2–6+ weeks depending on severity. See the full Flood Damage cost guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually not on its own. Standard homeowners policies typically exclude flooding from external sources like storm surge, rising water, and heavy rain, which is why many Grand Strand property owners carry separate flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or a private flood policy. Damage from an internal source, such as a burst pipe, may fall under your homeowners policy instead. We document the source and extent of the loss carefully and coordinate with your carrier, and we always recommend confirming your specific flood coverage with your agent.
Safety comes first. Do not enter standing water if there is any chance it is in contact with electrical outlets or appliances, and shut off power to the affected area only if you can reach the panel safely and dry. Avoid contact with floodwater, since it is likely contaminated, and keep children and pets away. If it is safe, move valuables and small furniture to a dry level and take photos for your claim. Then call us at any hour and we will walk you through the next steps.
Floodwater travels across the ground, streets, and yards before it reaches your home, picking up sewage, fertilizers, fuel, bacteria, and debris along the way. Under IICRC standards, storm surge, river, and ground-source flooding are classified as Category 3 "black water" regardless of how it looks. That is why porous materials it soaks into, such as carpet, pad, and drywall, generally cannot be safely cleaned and must be removed, and why proper disinfection and protective equipment are part of doing the job right.
Water extraction, removal of contaminated materials, and initial disinfection are often completed within one to three days for a typical residential loss. Structural drying usually adds several more days, and our humid coastal climate can extend that, which is why we monitor moisture readings rather than work to a fixed schedule. After a major storm, high demand across the area can also affect timelines. Any reconstruction, like new flooring or drywall, is a separate phase scheduled once the structure is dry and verified.
It depends on the material and how long it sat in contaminated water. Non-porous and semi-porous items, such as sealed concrete, tile, and many hard surfaces, can often be cleaned, disinfected, and dried. Porous materials that absorb Category 3 floodwater, including carpet, padding, insulation, and saturated drywall, typically have to be removed for health reasons. We assess each material, save what can be safely restored, and remove only what must go, which we document for your claim.
Mold is a real risk after any flood, and it can begin growing within 24 to 48 hours, especially in our warm, humid coastal environment. The best prevention is fast extraction, removal of saturated porous materials, and thorough drying to verified moisture levels rather than to the touch. We apply antimicrobial treatments to affected surfaces and use HEPA air scrubbers during the process. Acting quickly is the single most effective way to keep a water loss from turning into a larger mold problem.
