Storm & Overland Flood Damage in Edmonton
Yes. After a storm we pump out the water, clean up anything the outside water touched, and dry your home properly.
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Signs you need this
- Water coming in at window wells, doors or the base of walls during heavy rain
- Mud or debris left inside after the water drains
- Wet basement carpet after a storm
- Water pooling against the foundation outside
Edmonton’s 2026 storms
Summer 2026 was wet. On June 21, the City of Edmonton issued an overland flow flood advisory after heavy rain pushed the stormwater system to capacity. Edmonton also broke its June rainfall record that year. When the storm system is full, water has nowhere to go but across yards and into basements.
What we do after a storm
Storm water isn’t clean. It carries soil, debris and whatever it picked up on the way. So after we pump out the water and mud, we remove porous materials that soaked it up, like carpet, underpad and the wet parts of drywall and insulation. Then we clean the remaining surfaces and dry the space, checking moisture readings until it’s back to normal.
Every step is photographed and written down, because your insurer will want to know where the water came from and what was removed.
Overland flood or sewer backup?
Insurers treat these as two different things:
- Overland flood is water entering from outside: surface water and rain runoff coming in through windows, doors or walls.
- Sewer backup is water coming up through your own drains.
Standard Canadian home policies include neither. Each is a separate add-on. Some homes get both at once in a big storm. Our guide on overland flood vs sewer backup insurance explains how to check your policy.
After the cleanup
Look at why the water got in. Lot grading, downspouts and window wells are common culprits. If water came through foundation cracks, Edmonton Crack Repair can seal them. If it came up the floor drain, a backwater valve is worth a look. See our backwater valve subsidy guide.
Our process
Pump out
We remove standing water and mud as soon as the water stops coming in.
Remove contaminated materials
Outside water carries dirt and bacteria, so soaked porous materials usually come out.
Clean and dry
Surfaces are cleaned, then dried with air movers and dehumidifiers until readings are normal.
Document for your claim
Photos, moisture readings and a list of removed items for your insurer.
What it costs
$3,000 to $10,000 for most water damage jobs
Typical Canadian range. Final price confirmed after inspection.
Source: DKI Central Alberta, water damage restoration costs in Canada (2026)
Questions people ask
What is overland flooding?
Water that enters your home from outside, such as surface water and rain runoff. It's different from sewer backup, which comes up through your own drains.
Does my home insurance cover storm flooding?
Not by default. Standard Canadian policies don't include overland flood coverage; it's a separate add-on. Check your policy to see which add-ons you have.
Was my flood overland or sewer backup?
Where the water came in is the clue. Water through windows, doors or walls is usually overland. Water up through a floor drain or toilet is usually sewer backup. We note what we see in our report.
Can I wait until the rain stops to call?
Call now. We can tell you what to do while the water is still coming in, and book you in.
Talk to us today
Call, or send a few details and photos and we will get back to you.