Water damage in Chelsea?
Water Damage Restoration in Chelsea, MI
We work all over Chelsea.
A person answers 24/7.
What you can expect from us
- A real person answers the phone 24 hours a day, and we can often be on site within a few hours.
- We work with every insurance company and document the damage for your claim.
- Ajaxx is an IICRC Certified Firm, which means our technicians are trained to the industry's cleaning and restoration standards.
For water damage in Chelsea, the first job is getting the water out and drying the house before mold starts. We cover all of Chelsea, including downtown Chelsea along Main Street and the subdivisions north and south of I-94, and come from Ann Arbor by I-94 west. A real person answers the phone 24 hours a day.
What to do right now
- Stop using sinks and toilets if water came up a floor drain.
- Do not step into water near outlets or the furnace.
- Lift boxes and rugs off the floor.
Where in Chelsea do we work?
We work across downtown Chelsea along Main Street and the subdivisions north and south of I-94. From our Ann Arbor office we usually take I-94 west, so Chelsea is a short drive. We serve the City of Chelsea and surrounding Lima, Lyndon, Sylvan and Dexter townships, from historic homes near downtown to farmhouses, lake homes and newer subdivisions on the edges of town.
What usually goes wrong here?
Housing here is a mix of older homes near downtown, lake cottages and newer subdivisions. Water problems often start with Letts Creek and the many nearby lakes, a sump pump that loses power in a storm, or a pipe that freezes in an outside wall.
Letts Creek and low areas
Letts Creek runs through Chelsea and is one of the streams mapped in Washtenaw County's flood insurance study. Low-lying properties along the creek and its drains can take on water in heavy rain, and spring snowmelt adds to the load.
Rural properties: wells, septic and outbuildings
A large share of homes around Chelsea are on private wells and septic systems. That brings water damage risks city homes do not have:
- Well pressure tanks and supply lines in unheated basements, crawl spaces or well pits can freeze and split.
- Septic backups can push contaminated water into a lower level. Treat it like sewage.
- Outbuildings and workshops with plumbing are easy to forget during a cold snap.
Lake homes and seasonal cottages
The lakes in and around the Waterloo and Pinckney recreation areas have many seasonal homes. A cottage closed for winter with water still in the lines can freeze and burst, and the leak may run until someone visits. Winterize properly or have someone check regularly.
Older homes in town
Homes near downtown Chelsea include many old houses with older foundations and plumbing that may have been patched over the years. Those basements are prone to seepage in wet springs.
What about the paperwork?
We keep photos and a daily moisture log and send them to you and your insurance company.
How long will drying take?
Usually a few days for clean water caught early. We check readings daily and leave the equipment until it reads dry.
Sewer or crawl space problems?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve rural homes outside Chelsea?
Yes, including farms, lake homes and properties on wells and septic.
My septic backed up into the basement. Is it dangerous?
Yes. Septic water is contaminated. Stay out of it, stop using water, and call us.
How do I protect a lake cottage from frozen pipes?
Shut off and drain the water system before winter, or keep heat on and have someone check the property regularly.
Will you come to downtown Chelsea along Main Street or the subdivisions north or south of I-94?
Yes. That is part of our area, along with the rest of Chelsea.
How far is Chelsea from your office?
We drive out from downtown Ann Arbor, usually by I-94 west.