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Emergency Water Extraction Rooted in Morgan County
Our Story in Decatur
Emergency Water Extraction Rooted in Morgan County
Carlton Hayes built Decatur Emergency Water Extraction Pros from his lifelong connection to the community, running the operation from the address at 123 4th Ave NE. He knows the older brick and frame homes in Old Decatur and Albany that sit close to the river and how their crawl spaces and basements collect water after heavy rain. The same knowledge applies to newer builds near Point Mallard and along the Beltline where slab foundations and tight yards change how water moves during storms.
Morgan County's humid subtropical weather brings hot, sticky summers that slow natural drying and mild winters that still produce sudden downpours. Carlton's crew responds to calls from Riverbend neighborhoods, near the Princess Theatre and Cook Museum of Natural History, and out toward Decatur Morgan Hospital, where quick removal prevents mold in the area's common drywall and hardwood floors. They also cover runs to nearby Huntsville, Athens, and Hartselle when local crews are stretched thin.
The difference comes from staying owner-operated and focused only on Emergency Water Extraction and Emergency Water Removal. Carlton keeps equipment staged at the 4th Ave NE location so trucks reach any Decatur street fast, then stays on site to check moisture levels room by room instead of rushing to the next job.
I grew up in Albany and got into this line of work after my own place near the river took on water during one of those heavy summer storms that hit Decatur hard. Seeing how fast the humidity sets in and turns a small leak into a bigger issue in the older homes around Old Decatur and Riverbend, I started the business to serve Morgan County neighbors who need fast help. We handle jobs from Point Mallard to Beltline and out toward Hartselle and Athens, working from our spot at 123 4th Ave NE.
- Owner Carlton Hayes keeps the company based at 123 4th Ave NE for same-day response across Old Decatur, Albany, Riverbend, Point Mallard, and Beltline
- Work shaped by Morgan County's older housing stock and river-adjacent lots that trap moisture longer than newer subdivisions
- Handles the extra drying time created by hot, humid summers and the sudden winter rains that hit crawl spaces and slabs
- Serves calls from Decatur out to Huntsville, Athens, and Hartselle with the same crew and equipment already in the county
- Focus stays on inspecting every wall and floor on site rather than handing jobs off to outside teams
Carlton Hayes
Owner · Since 2014
Credentials & guarantees
- ✓Owner-operated from 123 4th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Our guarantee
Upfront quotes and workmanship you can inspect on every Emergency Water Extraction job across Old Decatur, Albany, Riverbend, and surrounding Morgan County areas.
Testimonials
What Decatur, AL Customers Say
“A pipe burst under our kitchen floor after a cold snap and water spread into the dining room. The crew arrived within the hour, pumped out the standing water, cut away the soaked subfloor sections, and ran industrial fans for two days until moisture readings hit normal levels.”
“Heavy rain sent water through our garage door into the finished basement. They extracted the floodwater, treated the carpet padding, and placed dehumidifiers that kept the drywall from buckling. The space was usable again by the weekend.”
“Our water heater failed overnight and flooded the laundry room and hallway. They removed the standing water, dried the baseboards and insulation behind them, and checked for hidden moisture with meters so we avoided any mold later.”