Kent County
Water damage & mold help in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids sits on the Grand River in west Michigan, close enough to Lake Michigan to get lake-effect snow. In April 2013, the Grand River reached a record flood level, and heavy rain and snowmelt still flood basements across the city. Heritage Hill has one of the largest historic districts in the country.
Areas served
Heritage Hill · Eastown · East Hills · Creston · Garfield Park
ZIPs include 49501, 49503, 49504, 49505, 49506, 49507
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Grand Rapids homes and water damage
Heritage Hill and East Hills have 19th- and early-20th-century homes with basements, plaster walls and aging plumbing. Post-war neighborhoods have homes with finished basements. Many older homes have basements with stone foundations that seep during snowmelt.
Grand River flooding
The Grand River's record 2013 flood threatened downtown and flooded low-lying areas.
Lake-effect snow and ice dams
Heavy snow creates ice dams on older roofs.
Frozen pipes
Cold winters freeze pipes in exterior walls and crawlspaces.
Basement water
Snowmelt and heavy rain seep into older foundations.
New-construction leaks
Growing suburbs around Grand Rapids add many new homes with common leak points, like PEX fittings and washing machine boxes.
Older sewer laterals
Older homes have clay sewer laterals that crack and fill with roots, causing backups.
Severe storms
Summer storms bring high winds and falling trees that damage roofs.
Sump pump failures
Many basements depend on sump pumps, and power outages during storms can flood them quickly.
Common calls in Grand Rapids
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Grand Rapids at a glance
- County
- Kent County
- Neighborhoods
- Heritage Hill, Eastown, East Hills, Creston
- ZIP codes
- 49501, 49503, 49504, 49505, 49506, 49507
- Nearby
- Detroit, MI, Lansing, MI
Grand Rapids questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Grand Rapids?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Grand Rapids Development Center.
How do I verify a Michigan contractor?
Search LARA's license lookup for a residential builder or maintenance and alteration license.
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