Water damage help in Detroit, MI
- Areas: Jefferson Chalmers, Corktown, Palmer Woods, Rosedale Park
- 19 ZIP codes covered
- Free referral, no obligation
Homes in Detroit and how they leak
Detroit is a city of single-family homes and two-flats from the 1910s through the 1950s, nearly all with full basements, floor drains tied to the combined sewer, and aging galvanized and cast iron plumbing.
Local issues that cause water damage
Basement sewer backups
Storms in August 2014 and June 2021 flooded basements across the city and suburbs. See sewage backup cleanup.
Canal and river flooding
Jefferson Chalmers, with its canals off the Detroit River, floods when lake levels are high.
Frozen pipes
Cold winters burst pipes, especially in homes that are vacant or lose heat.
Common calls in Detroit
Sewage backup cleanup
Toilet overflows and sewer line backups (Category 3).
Learn more →Basement flooding cleanup
Sump pump failures, seepage and storm water in basements.
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Burst pipe cleanup
Frozen and failed pipes, supply lines and fittings.
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Mold remediation after water damage
Mold that grows when wet materials don't dry in time.
Learn more →Also available: emergency water damage steps and all water damage services.
Detroit at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County or area
- Wayne County
- Neighborhoods
- Jefferson Chalmers, Corktown, Palmer Woods, Rosedale Park, East English Village
- ZIP codes covered
- 48201, 48226, 48231, 48232, 48242, 48244, 48255, 48260, 48264, 48266, 48267, 48268, 48269, 48272, 48275, 48277, 48278, 48279, 48288
- Who does the work
- Independent local restoration companies
Questions from Detroit homeowners
Does insurance cover a sewer backup in my basement?
Only with a water and sewer backup endorsement. Check your policy before the next storm.
Can a basement be used again after sewage?
Yes, after contaminated materials are removed, surfaces disinfected and everything dried. Carpet and drywall that got wet are replaced.
What is a backwater valve, and can I get help paying for one?
It is a one-way valve that closes when the sewer backs up. Detroit's water department has offered a basement backup protection program in some neighborhoods; check whether your address qualifies.
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Water damage in Detroit?
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