Lake County
Water damage & mold help in Hammond, IN
Hammond sits in northwest Indiana at the Illinois line, along Lake Michigan and the Little Calumet River. The 2008 floods sent the river into homes, and heavy storms back up sewers. Cold winters and lake-effect snow freeze pipes.
Areas served
Hessville · Robertsdale · Woodmar · Downtown · Roby
ZIPs include 46320, 46323, 46324, 46325, 46327
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Hammond homes and water damage
Hessville and Woodmar have mostly 1920s–1950s homes with basements. Many Hessville and Woodmar homes are 1920s–1950s bungalows and ranches with basements, plaster walls and aging plumbing. Floor drains tied into older sewers back up during heavy storms, and homes near the Little Calumet River face flood risk. Lake-effect snow and cold winters freeze pipes in exterior walls and unheated spaces. Many older homes also have original cast-iron drain stacks that crack with age.
Little Calumet River flooding
The river flooded homes in 2008.
Sewer backups
Storms overload sewers and back water into basements.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes in older homes.
Lake-effect snow
Heavy snow causes ice dams.
Older plumbing
Older homes have galvanized lines.
Sump pump failures
Power outages during storms stop sump pumps exactly when they're needed most.
Severe storms
Summer storms bring high winds and hail that damage roofs.
Ice dams
Lake-effect snow and freeze-thaw cycles cause ice dams that leak into upstairs ceilings.
Vacant-home damage
Homes left empty can have frozen or leaking pipes go unnoticed for weeks.
Common calls in Hammond
- Water Damage
- Mold Removal
- Fire & Smoke Damage
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Sewage backup cleanup
- Flood damage cleanup
- Burst pipe water damage
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Hammond at a glance
- County
- Lake County
- Neighborhoods
- Hessville, Robertsdale, Woodmar, Downtown
- ZIP codes
- 46320, 46323, 46324, 46325, 46327
- Nearby
- Indianapolis, IN, Bloomington, IN, Jeffersonville, IN, Muncie, IN, Chicago, IL
Hammond questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Hammond?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Hammond Building Department.
Does insurance cover sewer backups in Hammond?
Not by default. Ask your insurer about a water backup endorsement.
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