Clean Zone

What Clean Zone does

Clean Zone (legal entity Cleanzone, LLC) is a privately held water mitigation and disaster recovery contractor founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with 11-50 employees. The company delivers emergency response and restoration services to homeowners and, to a lesser extent, commercial property owners affected by hurricanes, storms, floods, and water intrusion. Its service stack spans water mitigation, disaster recovery, safe and sanitary cleaning, content pack-out, demolition, technical drying (using specialty fans, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers), and a Hurricane Helene-specific assessment offering launched in October 2024. Operations are anchored in certified, insured technicians operating under national standards of practice.

The company runs a direct-to-consumer and sales-led go-to-market, capturing demand through a website with online assessment forms, multiple phone hotlines covering different geographies (Texas-area 832 and Florida Panhandle 850), educational blog content, and organic social media. Project Managers meet on-site to assess damage and close contracts at no charge to the homeowner. Revenue is generated primarily through professional-services fees billed largely to insurance carriers for covered work, with homeowners responsible for deductibles; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The model is inherently event-driven, with revenue concentrated around named-storm seasons and regional disaster events.

Strategically, the company has invested in insurance-carrier direct-billing partnerships, multi-state geographic expansion following Hurricane Helene, and digital intake infrastructure. Its competitive positioning rests on certifications, brand longevity in hurricane-exposed Gulf/Southeast markets, and rapid-response capacity rather than proprietary technology — there is no evidence of AI/ML capability or differentiated technical moat.

Name

Clean Zone

Legal name

Cleanzone, LLC

Website

https://cleanzone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clean Zone is a privately held water mitigation and disaster recovery contractor serving residential and commercial property owners in hurricane-prone U.S. markets via emergency response, drying, cleaning, and direct insurance billing, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Damage Restoration Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Cleanup (Post-Construction/Final Clean) (IMAIADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Deep Exterior Cleaning (Pressure Washing, Patios/Driveways, Siding) (HSAEABAJ)

Keywords

• Water damage mitigation
• Disaster recovery services
• Storm damage restoration
• Flood remediation services
• Insurance claim assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Charles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Water Damage Mitigation Services: Core service involving assessment, documentation, pack-out, demolition, cleaning, drying, anti-microbial application, and final inspection for water-damaged properties. The company receives payment directly from insurance companies for covered work.
2. Insurance-Adjacent Services: Assisting homeowners with insurance claims process, including documentation, adjuster coordination, and claims filing. Works with insurance companies for direct payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clean Zone is a water mitigation and disaster recovery contractor that provides emergency response for hurricane-, storm-, and flood-damaged residential and commercial properties. Core services include water mitigation, disaster recovery, and safe & sanitary cleaning, complemented by insurance claim assistance, content pack-out, demolition, and technical drying. The company bills insurance companies directly for covered work while coordinating with adjusters to expedite recovery for property owners.

Product overview

Clean Zone is a water mitigation and disaster recovery service provider offering emergency response for hurricane, storm, and flood damage. The company operates a coordinated service model consisting of Water Mitigation, Disaster Recovery, and Safe & Sanitary Cleaning as core offerings, supported by Helene Assessment for hurricane damage evaluation, Insurance Claim Assistance for claims navigation, and specialized Content Pack-Out, Demolition, and Drying Services. The integrated approach combines emergency response coordination with full-service restoration, working directly with insurance companies to streamline the recovery process for residential and commercial properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Mitigation Emergency water damage response service that quickly connects homeowners with trusted water mitigation contractors within minutes to prevent further damage from water intrusion.
• Disaster Recovery Recovery services for storm, hail, wind, and water damage that help homeowners repair and restore their properties after natural disasters.
• Safe & Sanitary Cleaning Professional cleaning and disinfection service for homes contaminated by rainwater or floodwater, ensuring proper sanitation and safety for families.
• Hurricane Helene Damage Assessment Damage assessment service specifically scoped for Hurricane Helene that guides homeowners through the cleanup and recovery process by collecting property information to initiate assistance.
• Insurance Claim Assistance Service that assists homeowners with insurance claims, including direct billing coordination with insurance companies, documentation support, and deductible guidance.
• Content Pack-Out Services Service that removes damaged contents from a property for either discard or storage, protecting salvageable items during the restoration process.
• Demolition Services Service that removes wet and damaged materials, including drywall and insulation, according to industry standards as part of mitigation work.
• Drying Services Technical drying service using specialty fans, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers, with monitoring and documentation to achieve required dry standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Get property back into pristine condition with seamless insurance company coordination

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Insurance CompaniescoreOthersCleanzone works directly with insurance companies to process claims for water damage and disaster recovery. They often receive payment directly from insurance companies for covered work, and coordinate with adjusters during property inspections.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PuroClean: Paramedics of Property Damage franchise providing water damage mitigation, mold remediation, and biohazard cleanup. Closely comparable in service mix and SMB/homeowner customer focus.
• Servpro Industries: The largest U.S. franchise-based water, fire, and mold restoration network. Directly comparable to Cleanzone across water mitigation, disaster recovery, and insurance-billed professional services — though at vastly greater national scale.
• All Dry Services: Water damage restoration franchise specializing in mitigation, drying, and mold remediation for residential and commercial customers. Closely comparable in scope, equipment, and customer segment.
• Rainbow International Restoration: Restoration franchise within the Neighborly portfolio offering water, fire, and mold damage services. Directly comparable in customer profile, service mix, and insurance billing model.
• BELFOR Property Restoration: Global leader in disaster recovery and property restoration with a strong commercial and large-loss focus. Competes with Cleanzone for post-storm and water-damage mitigation work, particularly on commercial and multifamily jobs.
• Coit Cleaning & Restoration Services: National cleaning and restoration provider offering water damage mitigation, carpet cleaning, and disaster recovery. Comparable in combining professional cleaning with restoration services for both residential and commercial clients.
• ServiceMaster Restore: Franchise-based restoration arm of the ServiceMaster brand offering water, fire, and mold damage services. Directly comparable offering and customer base to Cleanzone, with strong insurance partnerships and national brand recognition.
• Paul Davis Restoration: Franchise restoration network covering water, fire, storm, and mold damage for residential and commercial customers. Direct competitor on insurance-billed mitigation and disaster recovery projects across the same Gulf Coast geography.
• Restoration 1: Franchise restoration provider offering water mitigation, fire damage, mold, and disaster recovery. Comparable service portfolio, customer base, and insurance-billing workflow.
• 911 Restoration: Franchise restoration company emphasizing 30-minute emergency response for water and property damage. Highly comparable in direct-to-consumer emergency positioning and disaster response focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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