Same-Day Water Damage Restoration in Birmingham, MI
IICRC Certified Firm • Free inspection • All Insurance Accepted
Want water damage restoration in Birmingham, MI, today? If the AC drain overflowed, a pipe leaked inside a wall, or the window well filled during a storm, call us. Expect a crew in about an hour and a free inspection.
Water Damage Restoration and related services in Birmingham, MI
Water, fire, smoke, storm, mold and asbestos work across Southeast Michigan.
Why Birmingham homeowners choose us for flood cleanup
We're on site in about an hour
A person picks up our phone at every hour, and a crew usually pulls up within about an hour. While you wait, move rugs and small furniture off the wet floor, and set heavy pieces on foil so their legs don't stain the carpet.
A free inspection of the damage
The inspection is free, and our IICRC Certified Firm starts by telling you what kind of water you have. Clean water from a supply line lets us save more, while water from a drain or toilet means the porous materials it touched usually have to go.
We work directly with your insurance company
We work with every insurance company, and yours hears from us directly. Your part is short: only you can file the claim, so call it in and pass us the claim number, and from there we answer the adjuster's requests ourselves.
We help you get the most from your claim
Before anything goes to the curb, photograph it and jot down how old it is, because that list supports your claim. We record the damage to walls, floors and cabinets the same way, and ask for all your policy allows, knowing the insurer's payout is something nobody can promise.
Financing if you need it
Sewer backup coverage is often an add-on, so without it a drain backup may not be covered at all. Financing can cover that gap, or any part of the job your policy leaves out, so the repair doesn't have to be paid for at once.
Water damage repair reviews near Birmingham, MI
Reviews from homeowners and businesses across Southeast Michigan.
218 reviews on 
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My parent’s house flooded and the response team was there to help every step of the way. They talked us through the process, cleaned up and dried the basement and put everything back together in a timely fashion! The whole team was kind and respectful and did an amazing job!!
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Response came out to our house when we had water issues with our attic and potential mold growth. They dispatched a project manager to came out same day and provided advice regarding insurance, let us know what to expect for the work, and sent a crew out the next day. Everything moved quickly and smoothly...
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Response Flood and Fire helped so quickly and efficiently when my basement flooded!
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They do such a fantastic job at Response! The whole team really cares about your family and fixing the disasters that strike in your home! Super happy with the work and interactions with everyone we dealt with during our disaster!
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Had some basement flooding a few years ago in Warren, Response Fire and Flood was immediate with their assistance and made the whole process that much easier!
How we handle water removal in Birmingham, MI
Step 1. You call our office
Day or night, tell us where the water is, and our emergency response line dispatches a crew right away. If a sewer backup or a water main break is to blame, call the City of Birmingham's Water and Sewer division as well, since it responds to those 24/7.
Step 2. We find where the water went
In a kitchen or bathroom, water slips under the cabinets and sits behind the toe kick, where you can't see or reach it. Since our founders came out of construction, we look under cabinet bases and behind each appliance, and photograph every spot as part of the assessment.
Step 3. We take the water out
We remove the standing water, then any flooring too soaked to save. Wet insulation inside a wall rarely dries well and holds moisture against the framing, so we usually take it out along with the drywall around it, after showing you the readings.
Step 4. We dry it out
Our decontaminated drying equipment, the air movers and dehumidifiers, runs until the moisture meter says the job is done, typically after two to four days, with a technician checking daily. We record the final dry readings for your file, and then we can start the reconstruction ourselves.
Step 5. We handle the insurance paperwork
Your insurer receives our invoice and documentation shortly after the work wraps up, along with our request to be paid directly. You get the same set, so you can compare it with your policy and the adjuster's estimate and ask us about anything that doesn't match.
Melissa Willner
July 2026
Wonderful experience during such a stressful time. They came out immediately, the employees were extremely polite and respectful, and kept me updated every step of the way. They also helped guide me through the insurance claims process which seemed overwhelming at first. I would definitely recommend.
We offer Water Damage Restoration in Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas.
We cover every Birmingham neighborhood, including Quarton Lake, Holy Name/Mill Pond, Crestview, Pembroke Manor and South Poppleton, plus the west side where the Rouge River runs through the city.
Within the city, we serve the homes and businesses around Shain Park downtown, Baldwin Public Library, Seaholm High School and Lincoln Hills Golf Course.
Birmingham addresses use the 48009 zip code. Not sure we cover your street? Call and we'll check.
Robert Salhaney
14 days ago
“Joseph Alter and his team of professionals will take great care of your home! Response Fire and Flood knows what they are doing, simple as that!”
Response Flood & Fire
Water Damage Restoration Services
- Water Damage Restoration
- Water Extraction
- Flood Cleanup
- Water Damage Repair
- Mold Remediation
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Water Damage Restoration in Birmingham Area
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Birmingham, MI flooding and water damage questions
Questions we get from our customers' and our answers.
What causes most water damage in Birmingham homes?
Common causes include a burst pipe, a leaking water heater, a failed appliance hose, a roof leak, or an upstairs toilet that overflowed. Birmingham's sewers were designed for about two inches of rain in an hour, so heavier storms can cause basement flooding and water intrusion. Flood cleanup and sewer backups can fall under different coverage, so we record where the water came from first.
Do you handle commercial water damage in Birmingham?
Yes. Our emergency service runs 24/7 for offices and stores as well as homes, including condo and apartment buildings. The restoration process does not change: we trace the water, take it out, dry the space and bill whoever insures the building directly.
If you inspect my Birmingham home, does that open an insurance claim or commit me to anything?
No. Our inspection does not start an insurance claim, and it does not oblige you to hire us. Whether to file is your decision, and so is the choice of contractor, even if your insurance company hands you a list. Begin mitigation right away rather than waiting on an adjuster, since the water keeps moving.
How much does water damage restoration cost in Birmingham?
We can't give you a real figure until we have seen it. Water damage hides in layers, and the full scope only shows once wet materials come out. IICRC S500 sets how we bill, which is time and materials, priced from Xactimate's current list, and our billing goes to both you and your insurer.
Is it safe to stay in my Birmingham home while it dries?
With clean water, such as a broken supply line, staying is usually fine. Sewage that came up a drain, outside floodwater or visible mold growth is different, and mold remediation then becomes its own job. The same applies if anyone at home has breathing problems. At the inspection we'll tell you whether to stay elsewhere during water extraction and drying.
Have a question? Call us, we're available. (866)-333-6424