Wayne County
Water damage & mold help in Dearborn, MI
Dearborn sits west of Detroit, home to Ford Motor Company. In August 2014 and again in June 2021, record rain flooded thousands of basements across the city. Cold winters bring frozen pipes and ice dams.
Areas served
East Dearborn · West Dearborn · Fairlane · Springwells Park · Dearborn Hills
ZIPs include 48120, 48121, 48123, 48124, 48126, 48128
Fast call-back during business hours
Dearborn homes and water damage
Most Dearborn homes are 1920s–1950s brick bungalows and colonials with basements. Most Dearborn homes are 1920s–1950s brick bungalows and colonials with basements, plaster walls and floor drains tied into older combined sewers. During the 2014 and 2021 storms, sewers backed up across the city, soaking finished basements and stored belongings. Many homes have original galvanized supply lines.
Basement flooding
The 2014 and 2021 storms flooded thousands of basements.
Sewer backups
Heavy rain backs water into floor drains.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes.
Ice dams
Snow causes ice dams.
Older plumbing
Older homes have galvanized lines.
Rouge River flooding
Heavy rain raises the Rouge River, flooding low areas nearby.
Sump pump failures
Power outages during storms stop sump pumps exactly when they're needed most.
Finished basement losses
When water reaches a finished basement, carpet pad, drywall, insulation and stored belongings soak it up quickly, and fast extraction and drying decide how much can be saved.
Ice dams
Snow and freeze-thaw cycles cause ice dams that push water under shingles and into upstairs ceilings of older bungalows.
Common calls in Dearborn
- Water Damage in Dearborn
- Mold Removal in Dearborn
- Fire & Smoke Damage
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup in Dearborn
- Water damage restoration
- Sewage backup cleanup
- Structural drying in Dearborn
- Burst pipe water damage
- Emergency water extraction in Dearborn
- Flood damage cleanup in Dearborn
- Attic mold removal in Dearborn
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Dearborn at a glance
- County
- Wayne County
- Neighborhoods
- East Dearborn, West Dearborn, Fairlane, Springwells Park
- ZIP codes
- 48120, 48121, 48123, 48124, 48126, 48128
- Nearby
- Detroit, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Lansing, MI, Flint, MI, Kalamazoo, MI, Saginaw, MI
Dearborn questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Dearborn?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Dearborn Building and Safety department.
Does insurance cover sewer backups in Dearborn?
Not by default. Ask your insurer about a water backup endorsement.
Helpful guides
Nearby and related areas
Water or mold damage in Dearborn? Get the right crew on it.
One call connects you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP code. Fast call-back during business hours.