Macomb County
Water damage & mold help in Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights sits in Macomb County north of Detroit along the Clinton River. The 2014 and 2021 storms flooded basements across the area, and cold winters freeze pipes.
Areas served
Clinton River area · South Sterling Heights · North Sterling Heights · Lakeside area · Dodge Park
ZIPs include 48310, 48311, 48312, 48313, 48314
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Sterling Heights homes and water damage
Most homes are 1960s–1990s houses with basements. Most Sterling Heights homes are 1960s–1990s ranches, colonials and quad-levels with basements, many finished with carpet and drywall. When a sump pump fails during a heavy storm or sewers back up, water spreads across the lower level quickly. Many homes have original water heaters and supply lines reaching the end of their life.
Basement flooding
The 2014 and 2021 storms flooded basements.
Clinton River flooding
The river floods low areas.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes.
Ice dams
Snow causes ice dams.
Sump pump failures
Outages stop sump pumps.
Sewer backups
Heavy rain backs water into basement floor drains.
Older plumbing
Older homes have galvanized supply lines that leak with age.
Severe storms
Summer storms bring high winds and hail that damage roofs.
Finished basement losses
When water reaches a finished basement, carpet pad, drywall, insulation and stored belongings soak it up quickly, and fast extraction and drying decide how much can be saved.
Ice dams
Snow and freeze-thaw cycles cause ice dams that push water under shingles and into upstairs ceilings.
Common calls in Sterling Heights
- Water Damage
- Mold Removal
- Fire & Smoke Damage
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Structural drying
- Sewage backup cleanup
- Burst pipe water damage
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Sterling Heights at a glance
- County
- Macomb County
- Neighborhoods
- Clinton River area, South Sterling Heights, North Sterling Heights, Lakeside area
- ZIP codes
- 48310, 48311, 48312, 48313, 48314
- Nearby
- Detroit, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Lansing, MI, Flint, MI, Kalamazoo, MI, Saginaw, MI
Sterling Heights questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Sterling Heights?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Sterling Heights Building department.
How do I keep my Sterling Heights basement dry?
Test your sump pump, add a battery backup, and keep downspouts draining away.
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