Lehigh County
Water damage & mold help in Allentown, PA
Allentown is the Lehigh Valley's largest city, with dense blocks of brick rowhomes and twins near the center and post-war homes in the West End. The remnants of Hurricane Ida flooded parts of the Lehigh Valley in 2021, and the city sits on limestone that makes sinkholes more common than in most places. Basements, aging plumbing and winter freezes drive everyday water damage.
Areas served
West End · Old Allentown · East Side · South Side · Center City
ZIPs include 18102, 18103, 18104, 18106, 18109, 18101
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Allentown homes and water damage
Rowhomes and twins share walls, so leaks and backups can affect neighbors. Most homes have basements, often with stone or brick foundations that take on water during heavy rain. Older homes often have original cast-iron drains and galvanized supply lines that leak as they age.
Sinkholes
Allentown sits on limestone bedrock, and sinkholes have damaged streets, water mains and buildings in the city.
Flash flooding
Heavy storms, like Ida's remnants in 2021, overwhelm drainage and flood basements and low streets.
Rowhome leaks
Water from a neighbor's roof or plumbing can travel through shared party walls.
Frozen pipes
Cold winters freeze pipes in older homes and exterior walls.
Lehigh River and Jordan Creek
The Lehigh River and Jordan Creek run through the city, and heavy rain from tropical systems can raise them quickly, flooding low-lying parks, streets and nearby basements.
Common calls in Allentown
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Allentown at a glance
- County
- Lehigh County
- Neighborhoods
- West End, Old Allentown, East Side, South Side
- ZIP codes
- 18102, 18103, 18104, 18106, 18109, 18101
- Nearby
- Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Scranton, PA, Harrisburg, PA
Allentown questions
Can a sinkhole cause water damage in my Allentown home?
Yes. Sinkholes can break water and sewer lines and shift foundations, letting water into basements. Report suspected sinkholes to the city right away.
Do I need a permit for repairs in Allentown?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Allentown Building Standards and Safety.
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