Wayne County
Water damage & mold help in Detroit, MI
Detroit's neighborhoods are full of early-1900s brick homes and bungalows, almost all with basements. In June 2021, intense rain overwhelmed the sewer system and flooded thousands of basements across Detroit and its suburbs. Long cold winters add frozen pipes and ice dams.
Areas served
Corktown · Midtown · Indian Village · Boston-Edison · Grandmont-Rosedale
ZIPs include 48226, 48232, 48201, 48242, 48264, 48231
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Detroit homes and water damage
Basements are nearly universal, and older homes have aging clay sewer laterals and floor drains connected to combined sewers. Bungalows and brick colonials across the northwest side were built in the 1920s–50s, and their basements often have original floor drains, laundry tubs and clay laterals. Many basements have been finished over the years, so backups damage drywall, carpet and stored belongings.
Basement flooding
The June 2021 storms flooded tens of thousands of basements and freeways across the region.
Frozen pipes
Long cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls and unheated spaces.
Aging sewer laterals
Clay laterals under older homes crack and fill with roots, causing backups.
Vacant homes nearby
Vacant houses in some Detroit neighborhoods can have burst pipes or open roofs that affect nearby homes and sewer lines.
Historic homes in Indian Village and Boston-Edison
Large historic homes have plaster walls, steam heat and original plumbing that need specialized drying after leaks.
Ice dams
Heavy snow and cold create ice dams on older roofs across the city.
Common calls in Detroit
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Detroit at a glance
- County
- Wayne County
- Neighborhoods
- Corktown, Midtown, Indian Village, Boston-Edison
- ZIP codes
- 48226, 48232, 48201, 48242, 48264, 48231
- Nearby
- Grand Rapids, MI, Lansing, MI, Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL
Detroit questions
How do I prevent basement flooding in Detroit?
Install a backwater valve, keep floor drains clear, add a sump with battery backup, and add sewer backup coverage.
Do I need a permit for repairs in Detroit?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from Detroit's Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department.
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