Water damage in West Bloomfield?
Water Damage Restoration in West Bloomfield, MI
We work all over West Bloomfield.
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 West Bloomfield, the first job is getting the water out and drying the house before mold starts. We cover all of West Bloomfield, including the areas around Orchard Lake, and come from Ann Arbor by I-96 east to Haggerty or Orchard Lake 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.
West Bloomfield neighborhoods we work in
We work in the areas around Orchard Lake, Pine Lake and Cass Lake and the subdivisions off Maple and Middlebelt. The drive from Ann Arbor is I-96 east to Haggerty or Orchard Lake Road.
What do we see in West Bloomfield homes?
Typical houses are lakefront homes with walkouts and large subdivision homes. Water near the many lakes in the township, wet clay soil and freeze-thaw cycles are the usual causes.
Lake country
West Bloomfield is full of lakes, including Middle Straits and Upper Straits, and the Clinton River flows through the township on its way east from northern Oakland County. Lakefront homes often have walkout lower levels and high groundwater.
What fails in lake homes
- Sump pumps that run constantly in wet seasons and wear out sooner
- Walkout doors where rain sheets in during storms
- Seasonal homes or rooms where pipes freeze when the heat is turned down
Before you leave for the winter
Shut off the main water, open faucets to drain lines, and have someone check the house. Most of the worst freeze losses we see are houses where nobody was home for a week.
26 lakes and strict rules
Pine Lake is entirely within the township; Orchard Lake and Cass Lake are partly in it. The township’s floodplain and wetland ordinance requires permits for work in wetlands, watercourses and floodplains, with a 25-foot setback from those features. If you plan to regrade a yard or add drainage near a lake or wetland, check with the township first.
Lake homes and moisture
Lakefront basements often stay damp in summer even without a leak. A dehumidifier set around 50 percent humidity keeps mold from starting on stored items.
Is sewage water different?
Yes. Anything soft that sewage touched usually goes, and everything that stays is cleaned and disinfected.
Will you have to tear out drywall?
Only if it cannot be dried. Moisture readings decide, and we tell you before anything is cut.
Can you help after a fire?
Yes. See fire and smoke cleanup and electronics cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Clinton River flow through West Bloomfield?
Yes, on its way from northern Oakland County toward Pontiac.
My walkout flooded in a storm. What now?
Stay off wet electrical, move belongings, and call us.
Will you come to the areas around Orchard Lake?
Yes. That is part of our area, along with the rest of West Bloomfield.
How far is West Bloomfield from your office?
We drive out from downtown Ann Arbor, usually by I-96 east to Haggerty or Orchard Lake Road.