Water Damage Blog for Germantown and Nearby Towns
Local water problems, one at a time: sump pits that overflow in spring rain, pipes that split in a January freeze, ice dams on townhome roofs, floor drain backups and what a claim file needs.
Sewage Backup in Rockville: Who Clears the Pipe, Who Cleans Up
Sewage backing up in a Rockville home? Call the city's emergency number first, learn who clears the pipe, and see how contaminated water is cleaned and dried.
Poolesville Creek Runoff and Wet Basements After Heavy Rain
Heavy rain and creek runoff can send water into Poolesville homes. See how four small watersheds shape the risk and how a wet lower level is cleaned and dried.
Mount Airy Roof Leaks After Thunderstorms and Wet Ceilings
Thunderstorm rain and wind on Parr's Ridge can push water past a Mount Airy roof into the attic and ceiling. How a leak is traced, dried and repaired.
Herndon Basement Flooding: Lessons From the July 2019 Storm
A July 2019 storm dropped up to 5.5 inches of rain in Fairfax County in about 3 hours. What that means for Herndon lower levels and how they are dried.
Sump Pump Failure in Germantown: Clay Soil and Heavy Rain
A sump pump that stops in a Germantown storm lets clay soil water into a finished basement. See what fails, what to do first and how the cleanup dries it.
Ceiling Leaks in Germantown and Gaithersburg Townhomes
A leak from the unit above can stain a Germantown or Gaithersburg townhome ceiling first. How the source is traced, wet drywall opened and the joist bays dried.
Basement Water Heater Leaks in Germantown Homes
A leaking tank in a Germantown basement closet soaks finished rooms fast. The shutoff steps, what gets wet first and how the water is extracted and dried.
Gaithersburg Water Main Breaks and Standing Water in Homes
A Gaithersburg water main break can close roads and leave homes dry or wet. Who handles the main, who handles the house, and how standing water is removed.
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