Five Points was Huntsville's first subdivision, and its century-old homes still serve families today. When a supply line fails or a spring storm drives sewage in, the IICRC crews respond immediately to protect the original hardwood beneath.
Crews contain the contaminated zone with careful barriers to protect original hardwood and plaster. Crews set protective measures and stop all drain use while crews prepare to extract sewage safely.
The crews extract all sewage with equipment rated for hazardous losses. Crews remove soaked carpet, padding, drywall, and flooring carefully, bagging everything according to strict biohazard protocols.
Crews treat all hard surfaces and framing with hospital-grade antimicrobial, deodorize the entire space to eliminate odor, then dry with air movers and dehumidifiers until readings confirm the home is dry and safe to rebuild.
Sewage backup cleanup in Five Points generally runs about $2,500 to $9,000, because the contamination requires protective handling, disposal of porous materials, and thorough disinfection on top of drying. Cost depends on how many rooms were affected and how far the sewage spread. Many homeowner policies cover backups only with a sewer endorsement, so crews document the loss carefully for your adjuster.
Five Points was Huntsville's first subdivision, laid out in the 1890s and now forty-odd blocks of historic homes listed on the National Register. Century-old supply lines, porches, and additions give water plenty of hidden paths, and an unnoticed slab or crawlspace leak can undermine original hardwood before a homeowner spots the damage. A small leak in Five Points can hide for weeks in plaster walls and old framing before it shows. Five Points' century-old supply lines, additions, and renovations create hidden paths for water to travel through framing and plaster. Winter pipe freezes, supply-line failures, and sewer backups occur regularly. Spring tornado-season storms and flash flooding also occur. Crawlspace humidity and red-clay soil moisture accelerate decay and hide slow leaks. From Five Points, crews also cover nearby Dallas Mill Village, Medical District, Lincoln Mill Village, Lowe Mill Village, Old Town, Twickenham. See every neighborhood and town on the full service area page.
See all areas servedEvery loss is photographed, measured, and logged from the first visit, so the paperwork holds up with your insurance carrier.
Technicians follow recognized IICRC drying standards and prove the work with daily moisture readings, not guesswork.
Emergency dispatch any hour of the day or night, with a real crew on the way, not a callback in the morning.
A real crew dispatched any hour, not a callback in the morning.
Trained technicians following recognized IICRC drying standards.
Truck-mounted, portable, and submersible for any size loss.
The loss is documented and billed to the carrier directly.
Soft flooring, musty smells, visible mold, cracks in plaster walls, or a warm spot on the floor are all red flags of hidden water. If you notice any of these signs, call immediately. Early detection in Five Points saves the original hardwood and historic character.
It depends on how long the water was present and how deeply it soaked. Crews dry the home to standard readings so a contractor can assess what can be saved and what must be replaced. Many Five Points homeowners successfully refinish original hardwood after professional drying confirms it is safe.
Crews are on call 24 hours a day and can be on the way to Five Points within the hour.
Call (256) 485-6233