Water Damage Blog for Havertown and Delaware County
Local water problems, one at a time: basement seepage, dead sump pumps, floor drain backups, split pipes in a hard freeze and what a claim file needs.
Swarthmore Sewer Backup: Who to Call First and Who Pays
The borough says to call a plumber first when a sewer backs up, and that cleanup generally falls to the resident. See the call order and the insurance rider.
Swarthmore Roof Leaks: Permits and Drying in Older Homes
A roof leak in a Swarthmore house from the Victorian period to the 1920s travels far before it shows. See the roofing permit rule, ice dam timing and drying.
Sharon Hill Sewer Backups and the DELCORA Sewer Project
Smoke testing flagged Sharon Hill as a sewer Hot Spot, and DELCORA planned work on Elmwood and Jackson Avenues. Here is what that means if a drain backs up.
Norwood Sump Pump and Sewer Trouble When Darby Creek Runs High
Darby Creek borders Norwood on the south. See how a sump pump fails, how sewer backup differs from clean water and what December 2023 showed nearby.
Basement Water in Havertown When the Runs and Creeks Rise
Seepage, a failed sump pump, a backed up drain and creek overflow each need a different response. Learn how to read the source of basement water in Havertown.
Drying Glenolden Homes Built Across Different Eras
Glenolden grew in waves from 1903 to its 1970 peak, so no two wet houses dry alike. See how the drying team reads materials, moisture and the water path.
Folcroft Water Heater Leaks: Cleanup and the Permit to Replace
A leaking tank can flood a utility room quickly. Learn how the cleanup works in Folcroft and what the borough lists for replacing a water heater.
Havertown Flooding After the Darby Creek Dams Came Out
Three small Darby Creek dams came out in late 2012 because they added to flooding. See how creek water reaches Havertown homes and how the cleanup works.
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