Erie County
Water damage & mold help in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo sits at the eastern end of Lake Erie, and it gets some of the heaviest lake-effect snow of any major U.S. city. The December 2022 blizzard and the November 2014 storm buried parts of the area under feet of snow. Ice dams, frozen pipes and snowmelt flooding drive most water damage in its older homes.
Areas served
Elmwood Village · Allentown · North Buffalo · South Buffalo · West Side
ZIPs include 14201, 14202, 14203, 14204, 14205, 14206
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Buffalo homes and water damage
Elmwood Village and Allentown have Victorian and early-1900s homes with basements, plaster walls and older roofs. Buffalo's two-family 'double' houses stack plumbing between units. Many homes have older boilers and limited insulation, which makes freeze damage more likely. Older basements often have stone foundations that seep during spring snowmelt.
Lake-effect snow and ice dams
Extreme snowfall creates ice dams and heavy roof loads.
Frozen pipes
Long, deep cold freezes pipes in exterior walls.
Snowmelt flooding
Rapid thaws after big storms flood basements.
Two-family leaks
Leaks in upper units damage the units below.
Older roofs
Many older homes have aging roofs and limited attic insulation, which leads to ice dams after heavy snow.
Older sewer laterals
Older homes have clay sewer laterals that crack and fill with roots, causing backups.
Sump pump failures
Power outages during storms stop sump pumps and flood basements.
Lake Erie storms
Strong storms push Lake Erie water onto low shoreline areas.
Common calls in Buffalo
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Buffalo at a glance
- County
- Erie County
- Neighborhoods
- Elmwood Village, Allentown, North Buffalo, South Buffalo
- ZIP codes
- 14201, 14202, 14203, 14204, 14205, 14206
- Nearby
- New York City, NY, Rochester, NY, Yonkers, NY
Buffalo questions
Do I need a licensed mold company in Buffalo?
Yes, for projects over 10 square feet. New York State requires a licensed mold assessor and a separate licensed remediation contractor.
Do I need a permit for repairs in Buffalo?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Buffalo Department of Permit and Inspection Services.
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