Montgomery County
Water damage & mold help in Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg sits in central Montgomery County along I-270. Summer storms flood basements and back up sewers, and winter freezes and ice dams add risk. Kentlands and Lakelands have many townhomes with shared walls, and older homes in Olde Towne have aging plumbing and basements.
Areas served
Olde Towne · Kentlands · Lakelands · Montgomery Village · Washingtonian Center
ZIPs include 20877, 20878, 20879, 20882, 20884, 20899
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Gaithersburg homes and water damage
Olde Towne has early-1900s homes with basements. Montgomery Village has mostly 1960s–1980s townhomes and homes, and Kentlands and Lakelands have 1990s–2000s townhomes with finished basements. Many Kentlands and Lakelands townhomes have finished basements and shared walls, so one leak can spread to neighbors. Montgomery Village homes from the 1960s–1980s often have aging water heaters and supply lines, and older homes in Olde Towne have stone or block foundations that let water in after heavy rain.
Basement flooding
Heavy rain floods finished basements through foundation walls and window wells.
Sewer backups
Summer storms overwhelm sewers and back water into basement drains.
Townhome leaks
Shared walls mean one leak can spread to neighboring units.
Freeze bursts
Cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls and unheated spaces.
Ice dams
Snow and freeze-thaw cycles cause ice dams that leak into ceilings.
Sump pump failures
Power outages during storms stop sump pumps exactly when they're needed most, flooding finished basements.
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Gaithersburg at a glance
- County
- Montgomery County
- Neighborhoods
- Olde Towne, Kentlands, Lakelands, Montgomery Village
- ZIP codes
- 20877, 20878, 20879, 20882, 20884, 20899
- Nearby
- Baltimore, MD, Silver Spring, MD, Rockville, MD, Bethesda, MD, Annapolis, MD, Bowie, MD
Gaithersburg questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Gaithersburg?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Gaithersburg Permits and Inspections division.
Who pays for a townhome leak in Gaithersburg?
It depends on the source and the HOA documents. Document the damage and notify your neighbor, HOA and insurer quickly.
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