Water Damage Blog for Concord and Merrimack County
Local water problems, one at a time: frozen pipes, ice dams, spring snowmelt in old basements, sump pump failures and what a claim file needs.
Burst Pipes in Weare: What the Fire Department Warning Means
The Weare Fire Department posted a frozen-pipes advisory after several burst pipes caused extensive damage. See what a burst pipe does and how cleanup works.
Sewage Backup in Pembroke: The Shared Sewer and the Owner's Pipe
About two thirds of Pembroke residents use the sewer shared with Allenstown. See what the ordinance says about the building sewer and how backups are cleaned.
Power Out in Hopkinton: Sump Pumps, Ice Storms and Wet Basements
A sump pump stops when the power does. After the January 1998 ice storm, Hopkinton homes went two or three days dark. See how a failed pit is cleaned up.
Pumping a Flooded Basement in Hooksett: Where the Water Can Go
Hooksett bars putting pumped water on public streets and sidewalks and sending groundwater to the sanitary sewer. See where basement water can go instead.
Ceiling Leak From Above in Hooksett Condominiums and Apartments
About 23 percent of Hooksett homes sit in buildings with two or more units, per 2020 estimates. See how to trace a ceiling leak from above and dry the ceiling.
Wet Basements in Concord's South End and North End Homes
Older Concord houses in the South End and North End often rest on stone or brick foundations. See how snowmelt and spring rain get in and how drying is done.
What Flood Stage Means in Concord: The Merrimack River Record
Flood stage at the Merrimack River gauge in Concord is 14 feet and the record is 26.2. See what the numbers mean and how flood water cleanup works.
Bow Flood Zone Basements: Hall Street and River Road
A 2006 hazard plan counted 174 Bow homes in or next to the floodplain. See how Merrimack River water reaches basements and how flood cleanup is handled.
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