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Water on the floor right now? We pump it out, dry your home properly and help you deal with insurance, across Lynn and the North Shore.

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What is water damage restoration?

Water damage restoration is the process of stopping a leak or flood, removing the water, drying the building's structure until moisture readings are normal, and then repairing what could not be saved. In Lynn, the most common causes are burst pipes in older homes, flooded basements, sewer backups and coastal storms.

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What to do in the first hour

What you do before help arrives makes a real difference to how much of your home can be saved.

  1. 1

    Stop the water

    Turn off the main water valve. In most Lynn homes it is in the basement, on the wall facing the street where the water line comes in. In a multi-family house, each unit rarely has its own, so find the building main.

  2. 2

    Cut power to wet areas

    Switch off the breakers for wet rooms, but only if you can reach the panel without standing in water. If the panel itself is wet, stay out and call the utility.

  3. 3

    Take photos and video

    Record the water, the source and every damaged item before anything is moved. Your insurer will ask for this, and it is impossible to recreate later.

  4. 4

    Move what you can

    Lift electronics, papers, rugs and furniture out of the water. Put foil or blocks under furniture legs that have to stay so they do not stain the floor.

  5. 5

    Call for help

    Water keeps moving into walls and subfloors after the surface looks dry. Getting it extracted in the first hours is what decides how much of your home can be saved.

Homeowner shutting off the main water valve after a leak

Cannot find the shut-off, or it will not turn?

Call and we will talk you through it while a crew gets moving.

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Water damage services in Lynn

Every water problem needs a slightly different response. Pick the one that matches what you are seeing, or compare all services.

How the restoration process works

Every job follows the same four stages. The first two happen fast; the third takes patience; the last only starts once readings confirm everything is dry.

  1. Technician checking a wet wall with a moisture meter

    Step 1

    Inspect

    Find the source, check for safety risks and measure how far the water went with moisture meters.

  2. Extracting standing water from carpet

    Step 2

    Extract water

    Pump out standing water and pull water from carpet, pad and floors with extraction equipment.

  3. Air movers and dehumidifier drying a room

    Step 3

    Dry and dehumidify

    Air movers and dehumidifiers run, with daily readings, until materials are back to normal.

  4. Crew installing new drywall after water damage

    Step 4

    Restore

    Replace what could not be saved: drywall, insulation, flooring, paint and trim.

Why water damage hits Lynn homes

Lynn has the ocean on one side, the Saugus River on the other, and some of the oldest housing on the North Shore. That combination produces four kinds of water damage again and again.

Coastal storm flooding on a Massachusetts street

Coastal and river flooding

The Lynnway, Lynn Harbor and King's Beach on Nahant Bay are exposed to storm surge when a nor'easter lines up with a high tide. The tidal Saugus River estuary can push water toward West Lynn in the same storms. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers floodgate study counted roughly 1,200 Lynn buildings in the Saugus River floodplain. See storm and flood damage restoration.

Flash flooding from heavy rain

Inland streets flood too. In a heavy rainstorm in August 2018, around 8 inches of rain fell and streets including Boston Street, Summer Street and River Street flooded, along with the Strawberry Brook area. Storms like that put water into basements that never flooded before. Our basement cleanup page covers what to do.

Sewer backups in West Lynn

Neighborhoods in West Lynn between Commercial Street and the Saugus River have a long history of sewage backing up into basements during big storms, where older sewer lines carry both storm water and household waste. Water that comes up through a floor drain is contaminated and needs sewage backup cleanup, not a standard dry-out.

Old housing and New England winters

The Diamond District's Victorians and the dense triple-deckers of the Highlands were mostly built before 1940. Pipes along exterior walls and enclosed back porches freeze in January, ice dams form on poorly insulated roofs, old plumbing fails, and a leak on the third floor reaches the first. Read about frozen pipe damage and leaks between floors.

Areas we serve

Every Lynn neighborhood, plus the towns around it. Crews come to you; there is no need to bring anything anywhere.

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Help with your insurance claim

Whether a claim is paid often comes down to two things: what caused the water, and how well the damage was documented. Water claims are common: from 2018 to 2022, about 1.6% of insured homes had a water damage or freezing claim, according to the Insurance Information Institute.

We photograph everything, log moisture readings every day and write up the scope of damage so your adjuster has what they need. Read the full guide to water damage insurance claims in Massachusetts.

Insurance adjuster inspecting water damage in a home
Which policy usually covers which kind of water damage
CauseUsually covered byWatch out for
Burst or frozen pipeHomeowners policySudden and accidental. Freeze damage can be denied if the heat was off.
Appliance or water heater failureHomeowners policyCovers the water damage; the appliance itself usually is not.
Ice dam leakHomeowners policy (often)Interior damage is often covered; the roof repair may be separate.
Sewer or drain backupOnly with a water backup endorsementExcluded from most standard policies unless added.
Storm surge or rising flood waterFlood insurance (NFIP or private)Homeowners policies exclude it. NFIP has a waiting period.
Slow leak over weeks or monthsUsually not coveredTreated as wear, tear or maintenance.

General guidance only. Every policy is different, so check yours or ask your agent.

Water damage questions from Lynn homeowners

How fast does water damage need to be dried out?

As fast as possible. The U.S. EPA advises drying water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth. Extraction should start within hours; full drying usually takes several days.

Is water damage covered by homeowners insurance in Massachusetts?

Sudden, accidental water damage, such as a burst pipe or a failed appliance, is usually covered. Flooding from outside needs flood insurance, sewer backups usually need a separate endorsement, and slow leaks are often excluded. See our insurance claims guide.

How long does water damage restoration take?

Water removal usually happens on the first visit. Drying most homes takes three to five days, longer for plaster walls, hardwood and basements. Repairs start once moisture readings confirm everything is dry.

How much does water damage restoration cost?

It depends on how much area is wet, how long the water sat, whether it was clean or contaminated, and what materials were affected. We do not quote prices online; the inspection and estimate are free.

Do you work with my insurance company?

Yes. We document the damage with photos, moisture readings and a written scope that your adjuster can use. You file the claim and stay in control of it; we answer the adjuster's questions about the work.

Can I stay in my home while it dries?

Usually, yes, if the water was clean and the electricity in wet areas is safe. If the water came from a sewer, a flood or a toilet, keep children and pets away from the affected area until it has been cleaned and disinfected.

Which towns do you serve?

Lynn and nearby North Shore towns: Swampscott, Saugus, Nahant, Lynnfield, Peabody, Salem, Marblehead, Revere.

Water is coming through my ceiling. What should I do?

Move people and belongings out from under it, turn off power to light fixtures in that ceiling and put a bucket under the drip. If the ceiling is bulging, do not stand under it. Then call. See ceiling and roof leak damage.

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About this page: written by the Lynn Water Damage Pros team for property owners in Lynn and the North Shore, and last reviewed . General information only, not insurance or legal advice.

Water still coming in? Call now.

Shut off the water if you can do it safely, keep away from wet outlets, and call. We will talk you through the next few minutes and get help moving.

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