Anne Arundel County
Water damage & mold help in Annapolis, MD
Annapolis, Maryland's capital, sits on the Chesapeake Bay where the Severn River meets it. Its historic downtown floods dozens of times a year from high tides, among the most frequent nuisance flooding in the country. Hurricane Isabel in 2003 pushed record surge into downtown and Eastport. Freezes, nor'easters and old buildings add risk.
Areas served
Historic District · Eastport · West Annapolis · Murray Hill · Cape St. Claire
ZIPs include 21401, 21402, 21403, 21404, 21405, 21409
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Annapolis homes and water damage
The Historic District has 18th- and 19th-century brick homes with basements and old plumbing. Eastport and Murray Hill have early-1900s homes close to the water. Many historic downtown homes have brick walls, plaster and wood floors that need careful drying to avoid damage. Historic district rules can limit exterior changes, so repairs to historic homes may need approval from the city's Historic Preservation Commission. Eastport homes close to the water face tidal flooding and storm surge.
Tidal flooding
High tides flood City Dock and low streets dozens of times a year.
Storm surge
Isabel's 2003 surge flooded downtown and Eastport.
Nor'easters
Coastal storms bring wind, rain and flooding.
Historic building damage
Old brick and plaster need careful drying to avoid damage.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes in older homes.
Basement seepage
High water tables near the bay push groundwater into older basements after heavy rain and high tides.
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Annapolis at a glance
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Neighborhoods
- Historic District, Eastport, West Annapolis, Murray Hill
- ZIP codes
- 21401, 21402, 21403, 21404, 21405, 21409
- Nearby
- Baltimore, MD, Silver Spring, MD, Rockville, MD, Bethesda, MD, Gaithersburg, MD, Bowie, MD
Annapolis questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Annapolis?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Annapolis Department of Planning and Zoning or Anne Arundel County.
Do I need flood insurance in Annapolis?
Homeowners policies exclude flood. Downtown and Eastport are in FEMA flood zones, and tidal flooding is frequent.
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