Worcester County
Water damage & mold help in Worcester, MA
Worcester is New England's second-largest city, built on hills in central Massachusetts. It's known for its triple-deckers, and heavy snow, ice dams and frozen pipes cause much of its water damage. The 1953 Worcester tornado was one of the deadliest in New England history.
Areas served
Grafton Hill · Tatnuck · Shrewsbury Street · Main South · Burncoat
ZIPs include 01602, 01603, 01604, 01605, 01606, 01609
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Worcester homes and water damage
Triple-deckers stack three units of plumbing, so a top-floor leak can damage all three. Many homes have older roofs and limited insulation. Many homes sit on steep streets where runoff collects against foundations. Older basements often have stone foundations that seep during snowmelt.
Ice dams
Heavy snow and heat loss through older roofs create ice dams.
Triple-decker leaks
Water from upper units runs down through ceilings below.
Frozen pipes
Cold winters freeze pipes in exterior walls.
Hillside runoff
Hilly streets send stormwater toward basements.
Older roofs
Many triple-deckers have aging flat or low-slope roofs that pond water and leak into top-floor units.
Student rentals
Large student populations near local colleges mean frequent turnover, and leaks can go unreported.
Older plumbing
Older homes have aging galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains.
Basement water
Heavy rain and snowmelt seep into older foundations.
Nor'easters
Strong nor'easters bring heavy snow, wind and wind-driven rain.
Oil heat puffbacks
Older oil-fired boilers can puff back soot through the house.
Common calls in Worcester
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Worcester at a glance
- County
- Worcester County
- Neighborhoods
- Grafton Hill, Tatnuck, Shrewsbury Street, Main South
- ZIP codes
- 01602, 01603, 01604, 01605, 01606, 01609
- Nearby
- Boston, MA, Springfield, MA
Worcester questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Worcester?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Worcester Inspectional Services.
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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