Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the York, Pennsylvania Area

What Makes York Different

Codorus Creek runs right through downtown York, and it and the creeks that feed it rise fast in heavy rain. Low streets near the creek have flooded in past storms. To the east, the Susquehanna River can flood low areas in Wrightsville and along the river when heavy rain falls upstream.

Much of the city is brick rowhouses built long before 1978, and lead paint is common in older York homes. Old plaster, boiler pipe wrap and floor tile may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out. In a rowhouse, a leak travels through shared walls, so tell your neighbor right away.

Winters bring snow and freeze and thaw cycles that split pipes in exterior walls and unheated basements. Older stone and block basements seep in wet seasons, and summer humidity keeps them damp. A dehumidifier and a sump pump with a battery backup prevent a lot of damage.