Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Ann Arbor Area

What Makes Ann Arbor Different

Ann Arbor winters bring heavy snow, deep cold and many freeze and thaw cycles. Ice dams form along the eaves of older homes with little attic insulation, and meltwater backs up under the shingles into ceilings and walls. Pipes in exterior walls and unheated spaces freeze and split, and the leak usually shows up when things warm up.

The Huron River runs through the city, and an old creek now buried in pipes runs under the west side of downtown. Heavy summer storms can overwhelm storm drains and back sewers up into basements. Most homes have basements, so a sump pump with a battery backup and a backwater valve prevent a lot of damage.

Many homes near downtown and the university were built long before 1978, including rentals split into several units. Lead paint is common, and old plaster, pipe wrap and floor tile may contain asbestos, so test before any demolition. In a rental, tell the landlord about a leak in writing right away.