Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Harrisburg Area

What Makes Harrisburg Different

Harrisburg sits on the Susquehanna River, and river flooding is part of its history. Hurricane Agnes in 1972 and Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 both flooded neighborhoods along the river and its creeks. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it, so flood insurance is a separate policy worth having.

Much of the housing is old, including rowhomes and brick houses built long before 1978. Lead paint is common, and old plaster, pipe wrap and floor tile may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out. In a rowhome, a leak travels to the home next door, so tell your neighbor quickly.

Winters bring snow, ice dams and frozen pipes, and summers bring heavy thunderstorms. Parts of the region sit on limestone, where sinkholes can open after heavy rain or a broken water line. Most homes have stone or block basements that seep in wet seasons, so a sump pump and a dehumidifier are worth having.