Water damage help in Manchester, NH
- Areas: North End, West Side, Rimmon Heights, South Manchester
- 8 ZIP codes covered
- Free referral, no obligation
Homes in Manchester and how they leak
The West Side and the center of the city are packed with wood triple-deckers built for mill workers, with stacked kitchens and baths and porches on the back. The North End has larger single-family homes from the same era. Many foundations are fieldstone or brick, and many buildings still have some original piping.
Local issues that cause water damage
Frozen pipes in multi-family buildings
Pipes in back hallways, enclosed porches and vacant units freeze first. In a triple-decker the water runs through all three floors. See burst pipe cleanup.
Ice dams
Snow sits on low-slope and poorly insulated roofs for weeks. Meltwater backs up under the shingles and into top-floor ceilings.
Basement water and sewer backups
Spring rain on frozen or saturated ground seeps through stone foundations, and the city's older combined sewers can back up in heavy storms. The Mother's Day flood of May 2006 hit southern New Hampshire hard.
Common calls in Manchester
Burst pipe cleanup
Frozen and failed pipes, supply lines and fittings.
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Meltwater backing up under shingles in snow country.
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Basement flooding cleanup
Sump pump failures, seepage and storm water in basements.
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Ceiling water damage repair
Stains, sagging drywall and leaks from above.
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Manchester at a glance
- State
- New Hampshire
- County or area
- Hillsborough County
- Neighborhoods
- North End, West Side, Rimmon Heights, South Manchester, the Millyard
- ZIP codes covered
- 03101, 03102, 03103, 03104, 03105, 03108, 03109, 03111
- Who does the work
- Independent local restoration companies
Questions from Manchester homeowners
A pipe burst on the third floor of my triple-decker. How far does the water go?
Usually to the basement. Water follows plumbing chases and wall cavities down through each unit, so all floors below should be checked with a moisture meter even if the ceilings look dry.
Does a fieldstone foundation always leak?
Many let in some water during spring thaw because the mortar is soft and there is no drainage outside. Grading, gutters and a sump help. Stored items should be kept off the floor.
How do I keep pipes from freezing in an old Manchester home?
Keep the heat on in every unit, seal drafts near pipes, insulate lines in basements and exterior walls, and let a faucet drip during severe cold.
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