Emergency Restoration in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City sits where canyon creeks leave the Wasatch foothills and cross the city on their way to the Jordan River. Emigration Creek, Red Butte Creek and City Creek can all rise during spring runoff, and basements are common across Salt Lake County. 911 Restoration of Salt Lake City is based in South Salt Lake and responds across the city 24 hours a day.
Quick answer: 911 Restoration of Salt Lake City provides 24/7 restoration in Salt Lake City. In April 2023, Emigration Creek flooded 1700 South between 1500 East and 1700 East, and more than three dozen homes by the creek were under a voluntary evacuation order. Call (801) 385-0410 for a typical 45-minute arrival.
Restoration Services in Salt Lake City
Water Damage Restoration
Extraction, moisture mapping, and structural drying for basement floods, burst pipes, and storm water, read daily until verified dry.
Learn about water damage →Fire Damage Restoration
Board-up, soot and smoke removal, odor control, and cleanup of the water used to put the fire out.
Learn about fire damage →Mold Remediation
Containment, removal of affected materials, HEPA cleaning, and correction of the moisture source that fed the growth.
Learn about mold remediation →Sewage Cleanup
Safe removal of sewage backups, disposal of contaminated materials, disinfection, and drying of affected basements.
Learn about sewage cleanup →Commercial Restoration
Water, fire, and mold response for offices, retail, healthcare, schools, and multifamily buildings, planned around operations.
Learn about commercial restoration →Reconstruction
Drywall, flooring, cabinets, trim, and finish work after a loss, completed by the same team that handled the cleanup.
Learn about reconstruction →Crime Scene Cleanup
Discreet biohazard cleanup after trauma, unattended death, or hoarding, with regulated waste handling.
Learn about crime scene cleanup →Sanitization Services
Disinfection of homes and businesses after contamination, illness, or a sewage or flood loss.
Learn about sanitization →Storm Damage Restoration
Tarping, board-up, water removal, and drying after severe thunderstorms, high winds, and winter storms.
Learn about storm damage →What Damages Property in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Public Utilities said a large piece of metal clogged a flood control culvert on Emigration Creek, and the Fire Department's Heavy Rescue Team helped clear it. Wasatch Hollow Park was closed while the water was high. A blocked culvert or grate can push a creek out of its channel even when flows are below flood level.
Basements are where creek water, groundwater and frozen pipes tend to show up. Keep window wells and stairwells clear, check sump pumps before spring runoff, and shut off the main if a supply line splits in winter. We find hidden moisture with meters and thermal imaging and dry to verified targets.
How We Handle Losses in Salt Lake City
Creek flooding from canyon runoff, clogged culverts, basement seepage, frozen pipes in exterior walls and garages, and sewage backups are the losses we prepare for in Salt Lake City. Basements are common here, so extraction and drying often start below grade.
Mold usually follows water in Salt Lake City homes. A basement that took on water and was not dried to verified targets, a slow leak inside a wall, or a crawl space that stays damp through a humid summer can grow mold within days. We contain the area, remove affected materials, HEPA clean, and correct the moisture source. After a fire, we board up, remove firefighting water from the basement, clean soot, and treat smoke odor in ductwork and wall cavities so it does not return. Storm calls in Salt Lake City usually mean roof tarping, board-up, and drying ceilings and walls after wind-driven rain or ice dams. Every job is documented with photos and daily moisture readings, which your adjuster can review and which show when the structure is actually dry.
Where We Work in Salt Lake City
Our crews respond throughout Salt Lake City, including:
- Wasatch Hollow Park
- Emigration Creek along 1700 South
- The 1500 East to 1700 East stretch of 1700 South
- Hogle Zoo and the Emigration Canyon edge
ZIP codes served: 84101, 84102, 84103, 84104, 84105, 84108, 84111, 84112, 84113, 84116.
If you are not sure whether your address is in our area, call (801) 385-0410. The same crews handle emergency response, cleanup, and reconstruction in Salt Lake City, so one team stays with the job from the first call to the final walkthrough.
Salt Lake City is served by 911 Restoration of Salt Lake City, which also covers Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Herriman, Holladay, Kearns and Magna, Midvale, Millcreek, Murray, Riverton and Bluffdale, Sandy, South Jordan, South Salt Lake, Sugar House, Taylorsville, West Jordan, and West Valley City.
Common Causes of Property Damage in Salt Lake City
- Creek overflow during spring runoff
- Clogged culverts and storm grates
- Basement seepage and sump pump failure
- Frozen and burst pipes in basements, walls and garages
- Sewage backups
- Water heater and appliance leaks
Why Salt Lake City Property Owners Call 911 Restoration
Open 24/7
We answer every call at any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
45-Minute Typical Arrival
Crews are dispatched right away, and our typical arrival is 45 minutes.
IICRC-Certified Technicians
Trained crews with moisture meters, thermal imaging, and drying and containment equipment.
Direct Insurance Coordination
Photos, readings, and a written scope for your adjuster, with billing handled for you.
Local Team
911 Restoration of Salt Lake City works from South 500 West in South Salt Lake and dispatches crews across Salt Lake County, from Salt Lake City to Herriman.
No Subcontractors
The same team handles the emergency, the cleanup, and the reconstruction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Restoration in Salt Lake City
How fast can you get to a property in Salt Lake City?
What should I do if a creek or storm drain backs water into my basement?
Can you dry a basement that floods every spring?
Do you work with my insurance company?
What should I do while I wait for the crew?
Does flood insurance cover water in my Salt Lake City home?
Contact 911 Restoration of Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City
Water, fire, mold, and storm damage get worse every hour. Call us 24/7 for help in Salt Lake City.