Allegheny County
Water damage & mold help in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is built on steep hills where three rivers meet, and that terrain shapes its water damage. Record rainfall in 2018 triggered hundreds of landslides across the region. Older neighborhoods are served by combined sewers that back up into basements during heavy rain, and long winters bring frozen pipes in century-old brick homes.
Areas served
Lawrenceville · Squirrel Hill · Shadyside · South Side · Bloomfield
ZIPs include 15201, 15202, 15203, 15204, 15205, 15206
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Pittsburgh homes and water damage
Pittsburgh's neighborhoods are full of late-1800s and early-1900s brick rowhouses and frame homes, almost all with basements. Many sit on steep lots where runoff flows toward foundations, and older homes have clay or cast-iron sewer laterals.
Basement sewer backups
Combined sewers in older neighborhoods back up during heavy rain, and ALCOSAN is in the middle of a long-term upgrade to reduce overflows.
Landslides and hillside runoff
Steep slopes saturate during heavy rain, causing landslides and sending water against foundations.
River flooding
The remnants of Hurricane Ivan in 2004 flooded neighborhoods along the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers.
Frozen pipes
Cold winters freeze pipes in older homes with limited insulation.
Steep driveways and garages
Many homes have basement-level garages at the bottom of steep driveways, where stormwater runs straight toward the garage door during heavy rain.
Aging water lines
Pittsburgh's water system has many aging mains and lead service lines being replaced, and main breaks can flood basements and streets, especially in winter.
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Pittsburgh at a glance
- County
- Allegheny County
- Neighborhoods
- Lawrenceville, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, South Side
- ZIP codes
- 15201, 15202, 15203, 15204, 15205, 15206
- Nearby
- Philadelphia, PA, Allentown, PA, Scranton, PA, Harrisburg, PA
Pittsburgh questions
Is sewer backup covered by insurance in Pittsburgh?
Usually only with a sewer or water backup endorsement on your homeowners policy.
Do I need a permit for repairs in Pittsburgh?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections.
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