Proudly Serving Birmingham, AL and Greater Birmingham
IICRC Certified · Locally Owned · 24/7 Emergency Service
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SERVING BIRMINGHAM, AL · RESPONSE IN 60 MINUTES

Water Damage, Fire & Mold Restoration
+ Carpet & Tile Cleaning in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL is home base for Extreme Services. We respond to water, fire, mold, and cleaning calls across the city — from Forest Park and Highland Park to Crestwood, Avondale, and Five Points — usually within 60 minutes of your call.

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Serving Birmingham, AL

Extreme Services in Birmingham

Birmingham, AL is home base for Extreme Services and the city we know best. Our crews live here, work here, and respond to water, fire, mold, and cleaning calls across every Birmingham neighborhood — from Forest Park bungalows and Highland Park lofts to Crestwood ranches, Avondale row houses, Five Points South apartments, and the new infill construction going up across Southside and Lakeview.

We work residential and commercial, small jobs and total losses, and we cover every Birmingham ZIP code (35203 through 35235). Our target on-site response across the city is 60 minutes for emergencies. Same-day estimates are available year-round for routine carpet and tile cleaning. IICRC, EPA, and BBB credentials on every job, every time.

We are an Alacrity Network preferred contractor and bill homeowners insurance direct for restoration claims — State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Nationwide, USAA, Farmers, Travelers, Alabama Farm Bureau, Alfa, and every other major carrier serving Alabama.

Population: 200,000+ · Jefferson County · 22 ZIP codes served (35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35209, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35233, 35234, 35235). Response time across Birmingham: 60 minutes.

Neighborhoods we serve

Where in Birmingham we work

We respond to calls across every Birmingham neighborhood. Below are the districts and corridors where we run the most jobs — but if your address isn't listed, call us anyway. If you're in Birmingham, we're there.

Forest Park & Highland Park
Early 1900s bungalows and craftsman-style homes with original cast-iron drain stacks. We see drain backups, kitchen and bath supply line failures, and crawl space humidity issues here weekly.
Crestwood & Crestwood North
Mid-century brick ranches with galvanized supply lines that corrode after 50+ years. Water heater bursts in attached garages are the leading call from this corridor.
Avondale & Forest Park East
Restored historic homes with newer plumbing alongside originals. Mixed plumbing eras make moisture mapping and source identification critical before any drying work begins.
Five Points South & Southside
Loft conversions, multi-family buildings, and student housing near UAB. We coordinate with building management on water emergencies affecting multiple units and handle commercial-grade contents pack-out.
Lakeview District & Downtown Loft District
Industrial loft conversions with exposed brick, original wood floors, and high-rise plumbing risks. HVAC condensate failures and stack leaks from upper units are common scenarios.
Norwood, Druid Hills & North Birmingham
Historic neighborhoods with a mix of restored and original housing stock. Storm-driven roof leaks and basement seepage during spring thunderstorms drive our call volume here.
Glen Iris & South Birmingham
Pre-WWII single-family homes with classic Birmingham architecture. Cast-iron drain repair and water damage from aging plumbing are the typical calls.
Eastlake & Roebuck
Mid-century brick ranches with established trees and mature plumbing systems. Slab-on-grade leaks and crawl space mold from Jefferson County humidity are frequent.
Ensley & West End
Older industrial-era housing with galvanized plumbing and cast-iron drains. We service these communities the same day as the rest of Birmingham — no second-tier coverage areas.
East Lake & Woodlawn
Older established neighborhoods undergoing revitalization. We work with both legacy homeowners and new investors restoring properties for resale or rental.
UAB Campus & Medical District
Student housing, hospital-adjacent apartments, and medical office buildings. We coordinate with property management for fast turnaround between tenants and tight schedules around hospital operations.
Downtown Birmingham (CBD)
Office buildings, hotels, and high-rise residential. Commercial water and fire damage restoration with after-hours dispatch so business operations aren't disrupted.
Common scenarios

Typical restoration & cleaning jobs in Birmingham

Every city has its own housing stock, climate quirks, and recurring issues. Here's what we see most often in Birmingham homes and businesses — and how we handle it.

Pre-WWII bungalow drain failures
Original cast-iron drain stacks in Forest Park, Highland Park, and Glen Iris homes routinely fail at 80 to 100 years old. We handle the emergency extraction, drying, and source repair coordination so the whole stack doesn't have to come out at once.
Crawl space mold from Birmingham summer humidity
Birmingham's 70-90% summer humidity combined with vented crawl space designs from the 1950s through 1990s creates near-constant condensation on cold pipes and underside subfloor. Full crawl space remediation under IICRC S520 — containment, HEPA filtration, source removal, EPA-registered antimicrobials.
Storm-driven roof leaks in spring tornado season
March through May brings hail and severe thunderstorm activity across Jefferson County. We respond fast for emergency tarping, water extraction, and full structural drying — and we document everything for your hailstorm or wind insurance claim.
Loft & high-rise water intrusion
Downtown and Lakeview District loft conversions have unique water-damage profiles: building-wide pipe risers, shared HVAC, and limited drying access. We coordinate with building management, handle access, and stabilize the unit fast.
Carpet cleaning for rentals & multi-family
Birmingham landlords and property managers across Southside, Five Points, and UAB-area apartments rely on us for fast turnaround between tenants. Same-day appointments, $120-for-2-rooms pricing, and clean documentation for security deposit returns.
Our services in Birmingham

Five services for Birmingham homes under one roof

Carpet cleaning, tile and grout, water damage, fire and smoke restoration, and mold removal — every service we offer is available in Birmingham, AL. One team, one IICRC certification, one promise: 100% satisfaction or we make it right.

Water Damage in Birmingham
When water hits your home or business, every minute matters. Drywall wicks. Subfloor warps. Mold can take hold inside 24 to 48 hours. Extreme Services is Birmin…
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Fire & Smoke in Birmingham
A house fire is the kind of loss that touches everything: the structure, the contents, the air your family breathes. Extreme Services is Birmingham's IICRC-cert…
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Mold Removal
Alabama humidity, summer storms, and any unaddressed water loss can put mold inside your walls, attic, crawl space, or HVAC system fast. Extreme Services is Bir…
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Carpet Cleaning
Birmingham's locally owned carpet cleaning company. We use truck-mounted hot water extraction at 200°F, paired with pet- and child-safe pre-treatment that lifts…
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Tile & Grout
Grout is porous. It absorbs everything that hits the floor — grease in the kitchen, soap film in the bathroom, traffic soil in the entry. Over time, no amount o…
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FAQ

Birmingham — questions answered

What's your response time across Birmingham, AL?
Our target on-site response time is 60 minutes for water and fire damage emergencies anywhere in the Birmingham city limits. We dispatch 24/7. Same-day appointments are typically available for routine carpet cleaning and tile and grout cleaning.
Which Birmingham neighborhoods do you serve?
Every neighborhood in Birmingham, AL — Forest Park, Highland Park, Crestwood, Avondale, Five Points South, Southside, Lakeview District, Loft District, Norwood, Druid Hills, Glen Iris, Eastlake, Roebuck, Ensley, West End, East Lake, Woodlawn, UAB / Medical District, downtown CBD, and every ZIP code between 35203 and 35235.
Do you handle water damage in pre-war bungalows with original cast-iron plumbing?
Yes. We work pre-WWII homes in Forest Park, Highland Park, and Glen Iris constantly. We respect the architecture, document the existing conditions, work carefully around original plaster and trim, and coordinate with plumbers who specialize in cast-iron repair so the source is fixed and the loss closes cleanly.
Can you handle commercial restoration and cleaning in downtown Birmingham?
Yes. We work office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and retail across downtown Birmingham, the CBD, and the Lakeview / Loft District. After-hours dispatch keeps your business open. We coordinate with building management, document for your commercial insurance carrier, and complete the work on your timetable.
Do you serve UAB-area apartments and the Medical District?
Yes. We do a lot of work in the student housing and medical-adjacent apartments around UAB. We coordinate with property management, work around tenant schedules and hospital operations, and turn units around fast for new lease starts.
Do you work with Birmingham's historic preservation requirements?
Yes. When jobs touch historic homes in protected districts, we document the existing conditions, work carefully around original materials, and coordinate with the Birmingham Historic Preservation Commission and your insurance carrier so everything we do is documented against the original.
Does insurance cover restoration in Birmingham?
Most sudden water and fire damage events are covered under standard Alabama homeowners policies. As an Alacrity Network preferred contractor, we bill State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Nationwide, USAA, Farmers, Travelers, Alabama Farm Bureau, Alfa, and every other major carrier serving Alabama. We help you document the loss and coordinate the claim from intake through final inspection.
How much does carpet cleaning cost in Birmingham?
Our headline special is 2 rooms for $120, available year-round across all of Birmingham. Whole-house quotes average $200 to $300 for a three-bedroom home. Stairs, hallways, and pet urine sub-surface extraction are quoted separately. Fixed all-in price before any equipment moves.
What ZIP codes around Birmingham do you cover?
We cover every Birmingham ZIP: 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35209, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35233, 35234, 35235. We also serve the entire Birmingham metro — Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Pelham, Trussville, Alabaster, and Bessemer.
What makes Extreme Services different from other Birmingham restoration companies?
We are Locally Owned and Operated in Birmingham, and the only company in the metro carrying IICRC, EPA Lead-Safe, BBB, and Alacrity Network credentials together — plus three consecutive Expertise.com Best of Birmingham awards (2022, 2023, 2024). One contractor, one promise, one point of contact from estimate through final walkthrough.
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