Water Damage Blog for Austell and West Cobb
Local water problems, one at a time: creek flooding, wet basements and crawl spaces, burst pipes, attic leaks and what a claim file needs.
Sewer Backup in Smyrna Georgia: Backwater Valves and Cleanup
A floor drain or toilet that sits lower than the lowest manhole lid can back up. What the code says, the $600 city reimbursement and how sewage cleanup works.
Drying a Powder Springs Home After a Creek Flood
Powder Springs Creek crested at 19.82 feet in September 2009. What to pull out first, how drying works and why the city requires permits for flood repairs.
Marietta Water Heater Leaks: Plumbing Permits and Cleanup
A leaking tank is replaced, not patched, and Marietta requires a plumbing permit for water heater work. What to expect from cleanup, permits and inspections.
Nickajack Creek Flooding in Mableton: Record Crests and Cleanup
Nickajack Creek crested at a record 19.30 feet in September 2009. How creek flooding reaches a Mableton street, and how flood water cleanup and drying work.
Water Damage in Downtown Douglasville Shops and Eateries
A wet storefront or kitchen loses revenue until it is dry. How extraction, phased drying and moisture records work for Douglasville businesses and tenants.
Douglasville Flood Water: Lessons From 2009 and April 2014
Creek flooding in September 2009 and street flooding in April 2014 hit Douglas County in different ways. What each means for a house and how cleanup works.
Burst Supply Pipes in Austell Homes Built 1978 to 1995
Polybutylene supply pipe is common in Austell homes built about 1978 to 1995. See what a burst does inside walls, what to shut off, and how drying works.
Crawl Space Water Under Austell Brick Ranches After Heavy Rain
Georgia red clay drains slowly and Austell sees about 50 inches of rain a year. What standing water does under a brick ranch and how it is pumped out.
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