Cuyahoga County

Cleveland water damage cleanup and restoration

Cleveland's lake-effect winters bring heavy snow, ice dams and frozen pipes, and its older housing and combined sewers make basement water a common call. Spring rain and snowmelt raise groundwater, and summer storms back up floor drains in older neighborhoods.

Call (833) 462-1975 Request service

First hour in Cleveland

1Shut off the water at the main or the fixture.
2Turn off power to wet rooms if you can reach the panel safely.
3Photograph the damage, especially anything tied to lake-effect snow and ice dams.
4Call us so extraction and drying can start the same day.

Fast callback on emergency requests · 39 Cleveland ZIP codes covered

Quick answer

For water, fire or smoke damage in Cleveland, OH, stop the source if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 39 Cleveland ZIP codes are covered. The most common local causes are lake-effect snow and ice dams, basement backups and frozen pipes.

Why it happens here

The 3 most common water problems in Cleveland

1
Lake-effect snow and ice dams
Heavy snow loads and poor attic insulation create ice dams that leak into upper-floor ceilings and walls.
2
Basement backups
Storms overload older sewer systems, and water comes up through floor drains in basements.
3
Frozen pipes
Pipes in exterior walls and unheated spaces freeze during cold snaps, especially in older double houses.

Cleveland homes and plumbing

Much of Cleveland and its inner-ring suburbs is made up of early 1900s double houses, colonials and bungalows with basements, plaster walls and older cast-iron and clay drain lines. Lakefront neighborhoods face wind and wave exposure.

Common calls

Most requested in Cleveland

Also available: emergency water removal and every water and fire damage service.

FAQ

Cleveland questions

Who do I call for water damage in Cleveland?

Does the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District help with basement backups?

The district and many member cities have programs addressing backups caused by public sewers. Report the backup to your city and the district, and document damage before cleanup.

How do I prevent ice dams on my Cleveland home?

Air seal and insulate the attic so heat doesn't melt roof snow, keep gutters clear, and remove snow from the roof edge with a roof rake after big storms.

What should I do about a burst pipe in a Cleveland double house?

Shut off the main water valve, then tell the other unit right away, since water often travels between floors. Turn off power to wet areas if it's safe, take photos and call your insurer. Drying should start on both floors the same day.

Cleveland at a glance

County: Cuyahoga County, Ohio
ZIP codes covered: 44101, 44102, 44103, 44104, 44105, 44106, 44108, 44109, 44110, 44111, 44112, 44113, 44114, 44115, 44118, 44119, 44120, 44121, 44124, 44125, 44126, 44127, 44128, 44129, 44130, 44134, 44135, 44143, 44144, 44181, 44190, 44191, 44192, 44193, 44194, 44195, 44197, 44198, 44199
Main local risks: Lake-effect snow and ice dams, Basement backups, Frozen pipes
Licensing: See the Ohio page for the licensing board to check

Guides

Water damage help near Cleveland

Also covered in Cuyahoga County

Lakewood · Euclid · Strongsville · Westlake · North Olmsted · North Royalton · Solon · Maple Heights · Rocky River · Broadview Heights · Brook Park · Brookpark · Berea · Bay Village · Beachwood · Brecksville · Bedford · Olmsted Falls

Cincinnati All Ohio coverage

Water damage in Cleveland?

Stop the source if you can, then call. We'll connect you with a local restoration company that serves your ZIP.

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