Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Buffalo Area

What Makes Buffalo Different

Buffalo sits at the east end of Lake Erie, and lake effect storms can bury parts of the region under several feet of snow in a day or two. A blizzard in December 2022 stranded people for days and left many homes without heat. Long outages in deep cold freeze pipes fast, and the leak often shows up only when the heat comes back. Know where your main water shutoff is before winter.

Heavy snow on roofs and cold attics lead to ice dams along the eaves, and meltwater backs up under shingles into ceilings and walls. Spring thaw and heavy rain raise groundwater, and old stone and block basements seep. Strong winds off the lake can push water onto the shoreline and flood low areas near the water.

Much of the housing in the city and first ring suburbs was built long before 1978, including the double houses common in Buffalo. Lead paint is common, so avoid dry sanding and scraping. Old pipe wrap, floor tile and plaster may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out.