Water in your Saline basement?
Water Damage Restoration in Saline, 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.
If water gets into your Saline home, shut off the source, stay away from wet outlets and take photos. Then call us. We cover all of Saline, including downtown Saline, and we can often be on site within a few hours. We pull the water out and dry what is left.
What to do right now
- Shut off the water and stay clear of wet outlets.
- Take photos of the damage before cleanup.
- Move belongings off the wet floor.
Where in Saline do we work?
We work across downtown Saline, the neighborhoods off Michigan Avenue and the subdivisions along Ann Arbor-Saline Road. From our Ann Arbor office we usually take Ann Arbor-Saline Road or US-12, so Saline is a short drive. We serve homes and businesses throughout the City of Saline and Saline Township, from the historic homes near downtown and Mill Pond Park to the newer subdivisions on the edges of town and rural properties outside the city.
What usually goes wrong here?
Housing here is a mix of older homes near downtown and newer subdivision homes with basements. Water problems often start with the Saline River, a sump pump that loses power in a storm, or a pipe that freezes in an outside wall.
The Saline River
The Saline River runs along the north side of downtown and through Mill Pond Park. Today most water damage calls in Saline have less to do with the river and more to do with what happens at each house during a storm.
Sump pumps, finished basements and clay soil
A lot of Saline's newer housing has finished lower levels, and many of those homes depend on a sump pump to keep groundwater out. The heavy clay soils common in southern Washtenaw County hold water against foundations after spring rain and snowmelt. When a pump fails, falls behind, or loses power during a storm, carpet, drywall and furniture in the basement get soaked fast.
A battery or water-powered backup pump and a high-water alarm are worth the cost if your basement is finished.
Rural homes, wells and frozen lines
Outside the city, homes on wells and septic systems have their own risks: well pressure tanks and lines in unheated spaces can freeze, and septic backups can contaminate a lower level. Treat any septic water as contaminated.
What do we do first?
We make the space safe and measure how far the water spread. Then the water comes out.
Is sewage water different?
Yes. Anything soft that sewage touched usually goes, and everything that stays is cleaned and disinfected.
Do you do other work in Saline?
Yes, including mold removal and flooded basement cleanup.
Frequently Asked Questions
My sump pump failed and the basement is wet. Can carpet be saved?
If the water was clean groundwater and it is dried quickly, carpet can sometimes be saved; the pad is often replaced.
Do you serve rural Saline Township?
Yes, including homes on wells and septic systems.
How do I prevent sump pump flooding?
Test the pump each spring, add a battery or water-powered backup, install a high-water alarm, and keep the discharge line clear and away from the house.
Do you come out to downtown Saline?
Yes. We cover downtown Saline, the neighborhoods off Michigan Avenue and the subdivisions along Ann Arbor-Saline Road, any hour.
How do you get to Saline from Ann Arbor?
Usually Ann Arbor-Saline Road or US-12. We leave from 206 E Huron St in Ann Arbor.