Cuyahoga County
Water damage & mold help in Cleveland, OH
Cleveland sits on Lake Erie, and its east side lies in the snowbelt, where lake-effect snow piles up each winter. Frozen pipes and ice dams are common in its older homes, and heavy rain overwhelms the combined sewers that serve much of the city, backing water into basements.
Areas served
Ohio City · Tremont · Detroit-Shoreway · Slavic Village · Glenville
ZIPs include 44102, 44103, 44105, 44106, 44111, 44113
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Cleveland homes and water damage
Cleveland is known for its 'Cleveland doubles', two-family homes with one unit stacked above the other, plus older single-family homes in Ohio City, Tremont and Detroit-Shoreway. Nearly all have basements, often with original clay sewer laterals. Older homes often have aging plumbing and limited insulation.
Basement sewer backups
Combined sewers back up in heavy rain, and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's Project Clean Lake is building tunnels to reduce overflows.
Lake-effect snow and ice dams
Heavy snow on the east side creates ice dams on older roofs.
Frozen pipes
Cold winters freeze pipes in older homes and exterior walls.
Two-family leaks
In Cleveland doubles, a leak in the upper unit often damages the unit and basement below.
Older roofs on doubles
Many Cleveland doubles have older roofs and limited attic insulation, so freeze-thaw cycles and heavy snow lead to leaks in the upper unit.
Lake Erie shoreline
High Lake Erie levels and strong storms erode the shoreline and flood lakefront properties, especially along the city's east and west shores.
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Cleveland at a glance
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Neighborhoods
- Ohio City, Tremont, Detroit-Shoreway, Slavic Village
- ZIP codes
- 44102, 44103, 44105, 44106, 44111, 44113
- Nearby
- Columbus, OH, Cincinnati, OH, Toledo, OH, Dayton, OH, Akron, OH
Cleveland questions
Is sewer backup covered by insurance in Cleveland?
Usually only with a sewer or water backup endorsement on your homeowners policy.
Do I need a permit for repairs in Cleveland?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing.
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