Coastal and Tidal Flood Cleanup in Charlestown, MA
The January 4, 2018 blizzard and the March 2018 tides sent harbor and river water over the Navy Yard seawalls and the Schrafft's lot, so this water is cleaned as contaminated from the start.
(888) 629-3140Call about tidal flooding- Category 3 handling
- Extraction and drying
- Debris removal
First moves after coastal and tidal flood cleanup
Safety comes first: stay clear of standing water near outlets, any sewage odor and sagging ceilings, and call before going closer.
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Avoid the water
Tide water is contaminated, so people stay out of it and power to wet areas is off.
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Document first
Photos of the waterline and damaged items are taken before anything is moved.
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Call early
The crew needs the depth, the source and the rooms reached to plan pumps and gear.
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Skip the cleanup
Sweeping or mopping tide water spreads debris, so protective work is left to the crew.
What does coastal and tidal flood cleanup cost in Charlestown, MA?
Tidal flood cleanup typically costs from $4,000 to $45,000, depending on the depth reached. An unfinished lower level is the least, and a flood that reached the first floor is the most.
These ranges reflect typical jobs and are not a quote. Water category, square footage, material class and how soon drying began drive the total; the water damage cost calculator gives a closer range and the walkthrough sets the scope.
Coastal and Tidal Flood Cleanup handled to the drying standard
Protect
Crew gear goes on, and power is checked.
Extract
Pumps and wands clear the water.
Remove
Soaked porous materials come out.
Dry
Dehumidifiers run to the readings.
How a coastal and tidal flood cleanup dry-out moves from wet to dry
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Find every wet spot
Infrared scans and moisture meters mark where the water went before any equipment is placed.
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Get the water up
Extraction wands and pumps clear floors and pad first, since leftover water only stretches the drying.
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Dry the air and the structure
Air movers sweep moisture out of walls and subfloor while LGR dehumidifiers pull it from the room.
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Confirm it with numbers
Readings are taken daily against dry material, and the job closes when they agree within 2 to 4 points.
Charlestown is open to fringe flooding when harbor water rises above ground elevation. During the January 4, 2018 blizzard, floodwaters poured over the Navy Yard seawalls and inundated the drydocks, and in March 2018 the Mystic River topped the seawall at the Schrafft's parking lot.
Why tide water is contaminated
Storm tides wash over streets and parking lots and pick up oil, debris and sewage before reaching a building, so the water is Category 3. The crew uses protective gear, removes soaked porous materials such as carpet and drywall, and cleans hard surfaces before any drying starts.
What cleanup covers
- Water extraction with pumps and wands.
- Removal of soaked flooring, drywall and insulation.
- Cleaning and sanitizing of hard surfaces.
- Dehumidifying and air movement until the readings drop.
The March 2018 flooding left Navy Yard streets with about six to eight inches of water and Terminal Street with about 2 feet,.
The city looking ahead
City maps showed 100-year flood pathways reaching under the Tobin Bridge by 2050 and into the center of the neighborhood by 2070. The Planning Department introduced a Navy Yard and Little Mystic Channel resilience study in spring 2025, and meanwhile a wet building still depends on water extraction and structural drying.
Coastal and tidal flood cleanup across Charlestown, MA
Flood cleanup covers the waterfront and low streets near the Navy Yard, Terminal Street, Medford Street, Chelsea Street and the Little Mystic Channel, plus the blocks around Sullivan Square.
The same service nearby: coastal and tidal flood cleanup in Chelsea, East Boston, Everett.
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Coastal and Tidal Flood Cleanup questions in Charlestown, MA
Water still coming through?
Tide water is contaminated, so cleanup should start with protection.
Charlestown flood water helpIs harbor flood water always Category 3?
Yes, it is treated as Category 3 because it crosses streets and picks up debris, oil and sewage. Cleaning comes before drying.
Which places flooded in March 2018?
Reports describe the Navy Yard streets, Terminal Street, the Schrafft's parking lot and the NewTown development, with the Mystic River water within a foot of cresting at Amelia Earhart Dam.
What did the Navy Yard flood in 2018?
Floodwaters poured over the Navy Yard seawalls in the January 4, 2018 blizzard, and in March 2018 the streets held about six to eight inches of water.
What is the city studying now?
The Planning Department's Navy Yard and Little Mystic Channel study aims to assess vulnerabilities and find ways to protect homes, waterfront properties and historic sites. Cleanup still follows each flood.
How far inland can coastal flooding reach?
City flood maps showed pathways reaching the center of the neighborhood by 2070, and the city's chief climate officer said coastal resilience reaches areas a fair distance from the coast.
Flood water in the building? Phone the cleanup crew
Share the depth, the rooms reached and what the water carried, and the crew will plan extraction, removal and drying around it.
(888) 629-3140Phone about the flood