Water damage in Clarkston & Independence Township?
Water Damage Restoration in Clarkston & Independence Township
We work all over Clarkston & Independence Township.
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.
Water in a Clarkston & Independence Township basement or ceiling needs to come out fast. Stop the source if you can and move things off the wet floor. We cover all of Clarkston & Independence Township, including the Village of Clarkston. We extract the water, check hidden moisture and dry the house.
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.
Clarkston & Independence Township neighborhoods we work in
We work in the Village of Clarkston, Independence Township and the subdivisions off Sashabaw and Dixie Highway. The drive from Ann Arbor is US-23 north to I-75.
What do we see in Clarkston & Independence Township homes?
Typical houses are older village homes and newer subdivisions with walkouts. Water near the area lakes and the Clinton River headwaters, wet clay soil and freeze-thaw cycles are the usual causes.
Near the start of the Clinton River
The Main Branch of the Clinton River starts in wetlands and cold streams in Independence, Brandon and Springfield townships, and flows east through Clarkston. Small lakes and ponds are everywhere.
Rural and lake properties
Many homes here use wells and septic systems. Well tanks in unheated spaces freeze. Septic backups are Category 3 water and need cleaning and disinfection, more than drying. Lake houses with walkouts take water when heavy rain runs down the slope.
A town built on a mill pond
Clarkston grew around a mill pond on the Clinton River. The village is named for them.
Historic homes
The village has many older homes near the mill pond and Main Street. Older foundations, plaster walls and old plumbing mean leaks hide longer. We use a thermal camera and moisture meter to find water behind plaster, and dry it in place when readings allow.
Sandy soils, high water tables
Seepage is less common than in clay, but lakefront and low-lying homes can still have high groundwater.
Will you have to tear out drywall?
Only if it cannot be dried. Moisture readings decide, and we tell you before anything is cut.
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.
Do you do other work in Clarkston & Independence Township?
Yes, including mold removal and flooded basement cleanup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve homes on wells and septic?
Yes.
Where does the Clinton River start?
In Independence, Brandon and Springfield townships in northern Oakland County.
Will you come to the Village of Clarkston?
Yes. That is part of our area, along with the rest of Clarkston & Independence Township.
How far is Clarkston & Independence Township from your office?
We drive out from downtown Ann Arbor, usually by US-23 north to I-75.