24/7 Water Damage Restoration in Cottage Grove

Finished basements and hard winters in Cottage Grove

Water spreading across your floor is an emergency, and every minute counts. Cottage Grove is built for basements — the suburban subdivisions that filled in from the 1970s onward almost all have them, and decades of finishing projects have turned them into family rooms, guest suites, and home offices sitting at the lowest point in the house. That’s exactly where a burst pipe, a failed sump, or spring snowmelt ends up, and a finished lower level is the most expensive room in the house to dry out badly. When water gets in, we answer live 24/7/365 and dispatch a crew quickly.

What causes water damage in Cottage Grove homes

• Frozen and burst pipes during deep winter cold snaps
• Sump pump failure and groundwater intrusion in finished basements
• Ice dams and snowmelt forcing water under shingles and into ceilings
• Sewer and drain backups pushing contaminated water into lower levels
• Appliance and water-heater leaks from aging supply lines
• Storm-driven roof intrusion after heavy Minnesota rain

How we respond — and protect your claim

The first 24 to 48 hours decide whether a wet floor dries out or turns into a mold problem, so we move immediately. We extract standing water, set professional drying and dehumidification equipment, and monitor moisture until your structure is verified dry. Throughout, we photograph and document the damage and work directly with your adjuster to support your insurance claim — handling the paperwork so you don’t have to. Acting fast matters: lingering moisture behind walls and under flooring is exactly what drives mold growth, and getting ahead of it protects both your home and your wallet.

Don’t wait for the water to spread. Call 612-825-2800 now for emergency water damage cleanup and restoration in Cottage Grove. A local Twin Cities company since 1977, Ungerman answers live around the clock and treats your home like our own.