Flooded basement in Ypsilanti?
Water Damage Restoration in Ypsilanti, MI
We work all over Ypsilanti.
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.
If water gets into your Ypsilanti home, shut off the source, stay away from wet outlets and take photos. Then call us. We cover all of Ypsilanti, including Depot Town, 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
- 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.
Where in Ypsilanti do we work?
We work across Depot Town, downtown, Normal Park and the streets around the Eastern Michigan University campus. From our Ann Arbor office we usually take Washtenaw Avenue or I-94 east, so Ypsilanti is a short drive. Ajaxx Restoration serves the City of Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township, from Depot Town and the Historic East Side to Normal Park, the neighborhoods around Eastern Michigan University, and the subdivisions near Ford Lake and along Michigan Avenue.
What usually goes wrong here?
Housing here is a mix of older two-story houses, many split into student rentals, plus post-war ranches. Water problems often start with the Huron River, a sump pump that loses power in a storm, or a pipe that freezes in an outside wall.
River town, older homes
The Huron River runs right through Ypsilanti, past Riverside Park and Depot Town, before widening into Ford Lake. Washtenaw County's flood insurance study notes that narrow river crossings in the city raise the chance of flooding in heavy events. Some of the most historic blocks sit close to the river.
Much of the city's housing is old. Those homes often have fieldstone or block foundations, old galvanized or cast iron plumbing, and basements that were never meant to be living space. When heavy rain lands on saturated ground, seepage and floor-drain backups are common.
Student rentals and multi-unit houses
Many large older homes near EMU have been split into apartments. One failed supply line or frozen pipe in an upstairs unit can send water through two or three floors. Over winter break, units left with the heat turned down are especially vulnerable. Landlords and tenants should report leaks now and photograph the damage.
Will you have to tear out drywall?
Only if it cannot be dried. Moisture readings decide, and we tell you before anything is cut.
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.
Sewer or crawl space problems?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Ypsilanti Township too?
Yes. We serve the City of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township and the surrounding Washtenaw County communities.
Is the area near the Huron River in Ypsilanti a flood zone?
Some low areas near the river are in mapped floodplains. Check the FEMA flood map or the city for a specific address.
My upstairs tenant’s pipe burst. What now?
Shut off the water to the unit, cut power to wet areas if safe, notify everyone affected and call us. Water often travels to units below.
Will you come to Depot Town?
Yes. That is part of our area, along with the rest of Ypsilanti.
How far is Ypsilanti from your office?
We drive out from downtown Ann Arbor, usually by Washtenaw Avenue or I-94 east.