Water damage in Dexter?
Water Damage Restoration in Dexter, MI
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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 Dexter, the first job is getting the water out and drying the house before mold starts. We cover all of Dexter, including downtown Dexter, and come from Ann Arbor by Dexter-Ann Arbor Road or M-14 and Baker Road. A real person answers the phone 24 hours a day.
What to do right now
- Turn off the main water valve if you can reach it safely.
- Keep kids and pets out of the wet area.
- Photograph everything before it is moved.
Where in Dexter do we work?
We work across downtown Dexter, the neighborhoods near Mill Creek Park and the subdivisions off Dexter-Ann Arbor Road. From our Ann Arbor office we usually take Dexter-Ann Arbor Road or M-14 and Baker Road, so Dexter is a short drive. Ajaxx Restoration serves the City of Dexter, Dexter Township and nearby Scio and Webster townships, including the downtown area around Mill Creek Park, newer subdivisions around the city, and lake and rural homes to the north and west.
What usually goes wrong here?
Housing here is a mix of older village homes and newer subdivisions with finished basements. Water problems often start with the Huron River and Mill Creek, a sump pump that loses power in a storm, or a pipe that freezes in an outside wall.
Where Mill Creek meets the Huron
Dexter sits where Mill Creek flows into the Huron River. Both Mill Creek and the Huron have mapped floodplain areas, so low properties near the water can see high water in big storms.
Newer homes, finished lower levels
Dexter has grown quickly, and many newer homes have walkout or finished basements. Finished space means more to lose when a sump pump fails, a water heater leaks, or a washing machine hose bursts. Hidden moisture behind basement drywall and under floating floors is one of the most common causes of mold we see in newer homes.
Lake homes and seasonal properties
Lake houses and cottages north of town are sometimes left with the heat turned down or the water on during winter. If a pipe freezes and bursts while no one is there, water can run for days. Shut off and drain the water, or have someone check the property regularly.
What happens when you call
We extract water, find hidden moisture with meters, remove what cannot be dried, set up drying equipment and monitor until the structure is dry. Photos and notes are kept for your insurance claim.
Is sewage water different?
Yes. Anything soft that sewage touched usually goes, and everything that stays is cleaned and disinfected.
What happens when we get there?
We take photos and moisture readings, pull the water out and set up drying. We handle your project from start to finish.
What else can we help with in Dexter?
We also clean up after fires, mold and sewage backups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dexter near the Huron River floodplain?
Parts of Dexter near Mill Creek and the Huron River are in mapped floodplains. Check FEMA flood maps for a specific property.
My lake cottage pipe burst while it was empty. What should I do?
Shut off the main water, open faucets to drain lines, and call us. Document the damage for insurance.
Can hidden moisture cause mold in a finished basement?
Yes. Water trapped behind drywall or under flooring can lead to mold within days if it is not dried.
Do you come out to downtown Dexter?
Yes. We cover downtown Dexter, the neighborhoods near Mill Creek Park and the subdivisions off Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, any hour.
How do you get to Dexter from Ann Arbor?
Usually Dexter-Ann Arbor Road or M-14 and Baker Road. We leave from 206 E Huron St in Ann Arbor.