Company Facts
Flood Mitigators at a Glance
The work
- Best for
- Yard and foundation-edge flooding on slab homes
- Primary service
- Waterproofing
Where
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX
- Service area
- Houston
- Emergency service
- Yes, 24/7
Money and guarantees
- Free estimates
- Yes
- Financing
- Not advertised
- Workmanship warranty
- 3 year parts and labor limited warranty on new systems, with two maintenance visits per year
Credentials
- NDS Certified installer
- NDS Certified installer (reported by the company, not verified)
Editorial Review
Our Take on Flood Mitigators
Flood Mitigators is a drainage specialist rather than a full basement waterproofer, and that is the right fit for most Houston slab homes. Reviewers consistently praise John and Manny for clear explanations and fast follow-up. The missing licence and insurance details on its website are the main gap, so verify them before you sign.
Best forYard and foundation-edge flooding on slab homes
What We Like
- 3 year parts and labor limited warranty on new systems, with two maintenance visits per year
- Sump pumps built with dual switch pumps and battery backup, French drains that run by gravity in an outage
- Flood risk assessment offered virtually or on site, followed by an itemized proposal and timeline
- 4.8 from 56 Google reviews, with John and Manny named repeatedly for clear communication
- Family-owned and Houston operated, with weekday dispatch from 6 AM and Texas Floodplain Management Association and NDS Certified logos shown
Things to Consider
- The website lists no state plumbing licence number, insurance or founding year, so ask for proof before booking.
- Work centres on yard and exterior drainage; interior basement sealing and crawl space encapsulation are not listed.
- Website hours end at 6 PM and weekends are by appointment only, while Google shows 8 PM weekdays.
Customer Ratings
Google Reviews for Flood Mitigators
Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.
Rating Distribution
- 5 stars95%
- 2 stars2%
- 1 star4%
iAbout this distribution
The distribution reflects the 56 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on October 28, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.
Recent Google Reviews
Editorial Ranking
Why Flood Mitigators Made Our Top 9
It holds position 3 in 9 Best Waterproofing Companies in Houston, TX (2026).
Areas Served
Based in Houston, TX.
iAbout service coverage
Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.
Company Background
About Flood Mitigators
Houston gets its flooding two ways: bayous that overtop in a big storm, and flat clay yards that hold water against slab foundations long after the rain stops. Flood Mitigators, a family-owned drainage contractor at 8614 Pagewood Ln in the Mid West area, works on both problems. The company says it started after Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and serves Greater Houston, but it publishes no founding year.
The services are mostly exterior and below grade: French drains, channel drains, catch basins, PVC drain lines, downspout tie-ins and sump pumps, plus culvert work, hydro jetting and root re-routing. Its sump systems use dual switch pumps with battery backup, and the French drains keep working by gravity, at reduced capacity, if power fails. The site lists foundation drainage but does not describe interior basement sealing or crawl space work, so pier and beam owners with a wet crawl space should ask what is offered.
The process starts with a flood risk assessment, virtual or on site, then an itemized proposal, installation and testing. New systems carry a 3 year parts and labor limited warranty with two maintenance visits per year, and the site says consultations and estimates are free.
The company holds 4.8 from 56 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026. Reviewers name John and Manny repeatedly. One homeowner praised how carefully the crew protected the property while installing subsoil drainage, and another said Manny took time to find the root cause of a flooding problem. The reviews we read were all five star, and the website shows placeholder counters, so lean on a written estimate rather than the marketing copy.
It suits homeowners with standing water in the yard, pooling at a porch or slab edge, or a failing sump setup. It suits less well anyone needing interior basement waterproofing or structural repair. Texas has no state waterproofing licence, though sump pump and drain line work falls under the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (tsbpe.texas.gov) and the City of Houston permits. Before booking, ask who holds the plumbing licence, request proof of insurance, confirm who pulls permits and get the warranty in writing.
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Pricing
Company Pricing & Estimates
What this company publishes about its own pricing.
- Free estimates
- Yes
- Emergency callout
- Available 24/7
- Workmanship warranty
- 3 year parts and labor limited warranty on new systems, with two maintenance visits per year
Gallery
Project Photos
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Flood Mitigators FAQs
Is Flood Mitigators licensed in Houston?
The Flood Mitigators website does not list a licence number, so ask for it directly. Texas has no state waterproofing licence, but sump pump and drain line work falls under the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (tsbpe.texas.gov), and the City of Houston issues permits. Check any plumber's licence on the TSBPE lookup and ask for current proof of insurance. The site shows logos for the Texas Floodplain Management Association, Texas 811 and NDS Certified, but states no insurance details.
Does Flood Mitigators offer emergency or weekend service in Houston?
The company advertises a live helpline and same day dispatch on weekdays. Google lists hours as Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 8 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed, while the website says weekdays 6 AM to 6 PM and weekends by appointment only. It also says it follows public works first responder frameworks for post-storm response. Call 281-849-1082 to confirm availability after a storm.
What warranty does Flood Mitigators give and where does it work?
New systems carry a 3 year parts and labor limited warranty, and the site says two maintenance visits are included each year. The company serves Greater Houston and the surrounding metro area. The site says free consultations and estimates are available, and it does not state financing options, so ask about payment terms when you book.
Is Flood Mitigators licensed and insured?
We checked 0 of 3 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.
What areas does Flood Mitigators serve?
Houston. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.
Does Flood Mitigators offer emergency service?
Yes, the company lists emergency availability. Response time depends on demand, and after a storm every company in the market is stretched.
What warranty do they offer?
3 year parts and labor limited warranty on new systems, with two maintenance visits per year. There are usually two warranties on a job: the manufacturer covers materials, the contractor covers workmanship. Get both in writing and check whether the workmanship coverage transfers if you sell.
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About This Business Profile
- Last reviewed
- October 2026
- Profile last updated
- November 11, 2026
- Google review data updated
- October 28, 2026
- Sources checked
- Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
- Could not verify
- NDS Certified installer (reported only), insurance, founding year
- Sponsorship status
- No commercial relationship






