Water damage help in Pittsburgh, PA
- Areas: Squirrel Hill, Lawrenceville, the South Side, Brookline
- 67 ZIP codes covered
- Free referral, no obligation
Homes in Pittsburgh and how they leak
Frame and brick houses from the late 1800s and early 1900s climb the hillsides, many with basements cut into the slope that open at grade on one side. Stone foundations, terra cotta sewer lines and galvanized pipe are common.
Local issues that cause water damage
Sewer backups
Combined sewers overflow in heavy rain and back up into basements. See sewage backup cleanup.
Flash floods and runoff
Water runs downhill fast; Washington Boulevard flooded in minutes in August 2011.
Frozen pipes
Cold winters freeze pipes in drafty basements and exterior walls.
Common calls in Pittsburgh
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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Structural drying and dehumidification
Measured drying of framing, subfloor, drywall and slab.
Learn more →Also available: emergency water damage steps and all water damage services.
Pittsburgh at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County or area
- Allegheny County
- Neighborhoods
- Squirrel Hill, Lawrenceville, the South Side, Brookline, Shadyside
- ZIP codes covered
- 67 ZIP codes. Use the ZIP checker below to confirm yours.
- Who does the work
- Independent local restoration companies
Questions from Pittsburgh homeowners
Water runs into my basement from the hillside. Is that covered?
Surface water is generally excluded as flooding. Regrading, a French drain or a curtain drain is the usual fix.
Should I camera my sewer line?
In an old Pittsburgh house, yes. Terra cotta lines crack and collect roots, and backups into the basement are common.
Why are basement game rooms so often damaged?
Many Pittsburgh basements were finished decades ago with paneling and carpet laid straight over concrete. Seepage and sewer backups soak those materials, and mold grows behind the paneling.
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Water damage in Pittsburgh?
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