Hampden County
Water damage & mold help in Springfield, MA
Springfield sits on the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts. On June 1, 2011, an EF3 tornado cut through the city, damaging hundreds of homes. Older neighborhoods like Forest Park and McKnight have Victorian homes with basements, and cold winters bring ice dams and frozen pipes.
Areas served
Forest Park · McKnight · Sixteen Acres · East Forest Park · Downtown
ZIPs include 01101, 01103, 01104, 01105, 01107, 01108
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Springfield homes and water damage
Forest Park and McKnight have large Victorian homes with plaster walls, older roofs and aging plumbing. Many have been divided into apartments. Many Victorian homes have been divided into apartments, so leaks travel between units. Older basements often have stone foundations that seep during snowmelt.
Tornadoes and severe storms
The 2011 tornado damaged homes across Springfield, and severe storms still bring wind damage.
Ice dams
Older roofs develop ice dams after heavy snow.
Frozen pipes
Cold winters freeze pipes in exterior walls.
Basement water
Heavy rain and snowmelt seep into older foundations.
Older roofs
Many Victorian homes have aging slate or asphalt roofs and limited insulation, leading to ice dams and leaks.
Connecticut River flooding
Heavy rain and snowmelt raise the Connecticut River, and the city's flood protection system guards low areas near downtown.
Older plumbing
Older homes have aging galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains.
Oil heat puffbacks
Older oil-fired boilers can puff back soot through the house.
Common calls in Springfield
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Springfield at a glance
- County
- Hampden County
- Neighborhoods
- Forest Park, McKnight, Sixteen Acres, East Forest Park
- ZIP codes
- 01101, 01103, 01104, 01105, 01107, 01108
- Nearby
- Boston, MA, Worcester, MA, Hartford, CT
Springfield questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Springfield?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Springfield Building Department.
What registration should a Massachusetts restoration contractor have?
A Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration, and a Construction Supervisor License for structural work.
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