Athens, GA Water Damage Cleanup for Historic Houses, Rentals and Everything Between
When you have water damage Athens GA homes and rentals can't wait on, our crew comes to you, pulls out the water, dries the structure and rebuilds what was damaged. We see everything from burst pipes under century-old floors to toilet overflows in newer apartments.
Water still running? Call (706) 555-0110.
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How it works
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Tell us what happened
Call (706) 555-0110 and describe where the water came from and which rooms are affected.
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Book a visit
We follow up to confirm the details and set an inspection time that works for you.
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Dry-out and repairs
Water is extracted, moisture is measured and the structure is dried before repairs begin.
Crawl Spaces and Cold Snaps
Athens winters are mild most days, with January lows averaging around 34°F under NOAA's normals for a nearby station, but hard freezes do come. Athens-Clarke County's own winter water tips tell residents to keep the thermostat at 55°F or higher, open sink cabinets, let a trickle run in severe cold and close up crawl spaces. That last one matters here: many older Athens homes sit on crawl spaces, and that's where pipes freeze and where leaks hide the longest.
Whose Pipe Is It?
Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities says property owners are responsible for the water line from the meter to the building and for the private sewer line from the building to the main connection. If the leak or backup is on your side, a plumber fixes it and our crew cleans up and dries. If it's in the public system, report it to Public Utilities.
Older Houses Need a Lighter Touch
Athens has a long list of local historic districts, including Cobbham, Boulevard, Dearing and Buena Vista Heights. Original heart-pine floors, plaster walls and old trim are worth saving when they can be dried. We try drying in place first and remove only what readings say must go. In a local historic district, exterior changes generally need a Certificate of Appropriateness, so check before replacing windows, doors or siding.
Renting? Here's the Order of Calls
Most Athens housing units are renter-occupied, by Census estimates. If you rent, the county's advice is to contact your property manager or landlord for help with shutoffs. We work directly with landlords and managers, and we document each unit separately.
How We Work a Job
- Water shut off and power made safe.
- Standing water extracted, including from crawl spaces.
- Wet areas traced with a thermal camera and pin meters.
- Unsalvageable material removed and photographed.
- Dehumidifiers and air movers set and checked on each visit.
- Repairs once everything reads dry.
Our Services
- Burst pipe repair and cleanup in Athens for freeze splits and failed fittings.
- Sewage cleanup for backups from the main or your private line.
- Mold remediation in Athens, GA for growth left by long-standing moisture.
Sewage Cleanup
Toilet or floor drain backing up? Our Athens crew removes contaminated water and materials, sanitizes and dries, and documents it for your insurer.
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A pipe split under the floor or inside a wall? Shut off the main, then call our Athens crew. We extract the water, dry the structure and repair the damage.
Learn moreMold Remediation
Humid Georgia summers, crawl spaces and older houses give mold plenty of chances. Our Athens crew finds the moisture, contains the area and removes growth.
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Athens Local Notes
Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities draws drinking water from the North Oconee and Middle Oconee rivers, with the Bear Creek Reservoir available as a backup during drought. The county asks residents not to call 911 for a burst pipe; Public Utilities has its own business-hours and after-hours lines.
The housing stock is mixed. The Census Bureau puts the median build year at 1987, with about four in ten homes built before 1980 and roughly one in twenty before 1940. Cobbham is described by the county as Athens' first suburb; the Dearing district includes buildings from 1810 to 1910; Rocksprings has shotgun houses from 1925, and Buena Vista Heights counts 62 properties built between 1890 and 1960. Around Five Points, Normaltown and the Boulevard area, those older houses sit next to newer infill.
Rainfall averages about 49 inches a year, with June typically the wettest month and July highs in the low 90s.
Frequently asked questions
Should I call 911 for a burst pipe?
No. Athens-Clarke County asks residents to call Public Utilities instead, and it has an after-hours number for emergencies.
Where is my main shutoff valve?
According to the county, it may be in your basement or under a metal cover near the street. Find it before the next freeze.
Can heart-pine floors be saved after a leak?
Often, if we start drying quickly and the water was clean. We measure before deciding.