Monroe County
Water damage & mold help in Rochester, NY
Rochester sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, with long, snowy winters and older housing. Frozen pipes and ice dams cause much of its winter water damage, and record-high Lake Ontario levels in 2017 and 2019 flooded and eroded shoreline properties. Basements are nearly universal in the city's older neighborhoods.
Areas served
Park Avenue · South Wedge · Corn Hill · North Winton Village · Charlotte
ZIPs include 14608, 14624, 14610, 14612, 14616, 14620
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Rochester homes and water damage
Park Avenue, the South Wedge and Corn Hill are full of late-1800s and early-1900s homes with basements, plaster walls and aging plumbing. Many have been converted to apartments, so leaks travel between units. Older homes often have original clay sewer laterals, which crack and fill with tree roots.
Frozen pipes
Long cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls and unheated spaces.
Ice dams
Heavy snow and heat loss through older roofs create ice dams that leak into ceilings.
Lake Ontario shoreline flooding
High lake levels in 2017 and 2019 flooded and eroded homes along the shore, including the Charlotte area.
Basement water
Spring snowmelt and heavy rain seep into older foundations.
Older multi-family conversions
Many large old homes in Park Avenue and the South Wedge have been split into apartments, and stacked bathrooms and kitchens mean a leak on one floor often damages the units below.
Common calls in Rochester
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Rochester at a glance
- County
- Monroe County
- Neighborhoods
- Park Avenue, South Wedge, Corn Hill, North Winton Village
- ZIP codes
- 14608, 14624, 14610, 14612, 14616, 14620
- Nearby
- New York City, NY, Yonkers, NY, Buffalo, NY
Rochester questions
Do I need a licensed mold company in Rochester?
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 Rochester?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Rochester's Bureau of Buildings and Zoning.
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