Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Burlington, Vermont

What Makes Burlington, Vermont Different

Burlington winters are long and cold, with deep freezes and many freeze and thaw cycles. Pipes in exterior walls, porches and unheated basements freeze and split, and the leak often shows up when things warm up. Ice dams form along the eaves of older homes with little attic insulation, and meltwater backs up under the shingles into ceilings and walls.

Much of the housing is old, including wood frame homes and apartments built long before 1978. Lead paint is common in older Vermont homes, and old plaster, pipe wrap and floor tile may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out. Stone and block basements seep during spring melt, and a dehumidifier helps keep mold away.

Lake Champlain rose to a record high in the spring of 2011 and flooded shoreline homes and camps. Heavy summer rain can also flood rivers and low roads across the state. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it. If the heat goes out in winter, open cabinet doors under sinks and let faucets drip until it comes back on.