Water damage in Southgate?
Water Damage Restoration in Southgate, MI
We work all over Southgate.
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 Southgate, the first job is getting the water out and drying the house before mold starts. We cover all of Southgate, including the neighborhoods off Eureka Road, and come from Ann Arbor by I-94 to I-75 south. 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.
Which parts of Southgate do we cover?
We cover the neighborhoods off Eureka Road, Fort Street and Dix-Toledo Road. We head out I-94 to I-75 south from downtown Ann Arbor.
Where Southgate’s water goes
Like the rest of Downriver, the city sits on flat, clay-heavy ground, so heavy rain has nowhere to soak in. It runs to the sewers, and the sewers back up.
Downriver housing
In older Southgate homes, original cast iron drains and clay laterals are common, and tree roots find the joints. A camera inspection costs far less than a second basement cleanup.
When should you call us?
Call as soon as you see water on the floor. Clean water from a supply line is easy to dry if we start in the first day. After 48 hours it is treated as dirtier water and more material has to come out.
Flood insurance
That means flood insurance is available to residents. It is separate from homeowners insurance and usually has a 30-day waiting period. Coverage for basement contents under a flood policy is limited, so read the policy closely.
Why do basements here take on water?
You will find brick ranches and bungalows with basements. Heavy rain and Ecorse Creek push water at basements and sewer lines.
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.
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.
What about mold?
If a leak sat for a while, see mold remediation. Mold estimates are free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Grams Drain?
A county drain that carries Southgate stormwater to the South Branch of Ecorse Creek.
Can a clay sewer line cause backups?
Yes. Roots and cracked joints in clay laterals are a common cause in older Downriver homes.
Do you come out to the neighborhoods off Eureka Road?
Yes. We cover the neighborhoods off Eureka Road, Fort Street and Dix-Toledo Road, any hour.
How do you get to Southgate from Ann Arbor?
Usually I-94 to I-75 south. We leave from 206 E Huron St in Ann Arbor.