Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Madison Area

What Makes Madison Different

Madison is built around lakes, and the isthmus and the low ground near the lakes and wetlands have a high water table. Heavy summer storms can raise lake levels and flood low streets and basements, and groundwater can seep through basement floors and walls for days after the rain stops. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Winters are long and cold, with deep freezes and many snowy weeks. Pipes in exterior walls, crawlspaces and garages can freeze and split, and ice dams form on homes with thin attic insulation. The leak usually shows up when things warm up, so check ceilings and walls after a thaw.

Most homes have basements, and a sump pump with a battery backup and a backwater valve on the sewer line prevent a lot of damage. Many older homes near downtown and the university were built long before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before sanding, scraping or demolition.