Arlington County
Water damage & mold help in Arlington, VA
Arlington sits across the Potomac from Washington, D.C., with high-rise condos along the Metro corridors and older single-family homes in neighborhoods like Lyon Park and Westover. Intense summer thunderstorms have caused severe flash flooding, including July 2019, when more than three inches of rain fell in an hour and flooded homes and basements across the county.
Areas served
Clarendon · Ballston · Lyon Park · Westover · Shirlington
ZIPs include 22201, 22203, 22204, 22205, 22207, 22210
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Arlington homes and water damage
Many single-family homes are 1920s–1950s colonials and bungalows with basements, often finished. High-rise condos stack units, so leaks travel between floors. Many older homes have basements that were finished later without waterproofing, so seepage damages living space.
Flash flooding
The July 8, 2019 storm flooded basements, roads and homes across Arlington within an hour.
Basement water
Heavy rain and older drainage flood basements, especially finished ones.
Condo leaks
Leaks from units above and building risers damage condos below.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes in older homes and exterior walls.
Older home plumbing
1920s–1950s homes often still have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains that corrode and leak.
Sump pump failures
Many finished basements depend on sump pumps, and a power outage during a storm can flood them quickly.
Severe storms
Summer storms bring high winds and falling trees that damage roofs.
Common calls in Arlington
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Arlington at a glance
- County
- Arlington County
- Neighborhoods
- Clarendon, Ballston, Lyon Park, Westover
- ZIP codes
- 22201, 22203, 22204, 22205, 22207, 22210
- Nearby
- Virginia Beach, VA, Norfolk, VA, Baltimore, MD
Arlington questions
Does Arlington County help with flooding?
Arlington County has a stormwater program and floodproofing resources; check the county's stormwater pages for current assistance.
Do I need a permit for repairs in Arlington?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from Arlington County's Inspection Services Division.
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