City of Alexandria
Water damage & mold help in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria sits on the Potomac River just south of Washington, D.C. Old Town floods from tidal surges and heavy rain, and summer cloudbursts in 2020 and 2021 flooded basements across Del Ray and Rosemont when storm sewers backed up. Winter freezes and the age of many homes add to the risk.
Areas served
Old Town · Del Ray · Rosemont · Seminary Hill · Belle Haven
ZIPs include 22301, 22302, 22303, 22304, 22305, 22314
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Alexandria homes and water damage
Old Town has 18th- and 19th-century rowhouses with basements, old masonry and aging plumbing. Del Ray and Rosemont have early-1900s homes with basements prone to sewer backups. Old Town's historic district has strict rules on exterior changes, so repairs to historic rowhouses may need approval from the Board of Architectural Review.
Tidal flooding
Old Town's waterfront floods during high tides and coastal storms.
Sewer backups
Summer cloudbursts overwhelm storm sewers, backing water into basements.
Basement seepage
Old masonry foundations let water in after heavy rain.
Freeze bursts
Cold snaps freeze pipes in older homes and exterior walls.
Historic plumbing
Old homes have cast-iron drains and galvanized supply lines.
Rowhouse shared walls
Old Town rowhouses share walls and sometimes roofs, so a leak in one home can spread to the house next door.
Ice dams
Winter snow and freeze-thaw cycles form ice dams that send water under shingles and into upstairs ceilings.
Tropical storm remnants
Remnants of storms like Isabel in 2003 bring heavy rain and tidal flooding to the Potomac waterfront.
Common calls in Alexandria
- Water Damage in Alexandria
- Mold Removal
- Fire & Smoke Damage in Alexandria
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Structural drying
- Sewage backup cleanup
- Burst pipe water damage in Alexandria
- Emergency water extraction in Alexandria
- Flood damage cleanup in Alexandria
- Ceiling water damage repair in Alexandria
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Alexandria at a glance
- County
- City of Alexandria
- Neighborhoods
- Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Seminary Hill
- ZIP codes
- 22301, 22302, 22303, 22304, 22305, 22314
- Nearby
- Virginia Beach, VA, Norfolk, VA, Arlington, VA, Newport News, VA, Roanoke, VA, Hampton, VA
Alexandria questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Alexandria?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Alexandria Department of Code Administration.
Does insurance cover sewer backups in Alexandria?
Not by default. Ask about a water backup endorsement. Flood from rising water needs a separate policy.
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