Gowanus sits low beside the canal where nor'easters and summer storms regularly push water into basements. We reach properties on Bond Street, Hoyt Street and 3rd Avenue with extraction gear sized for the narrow lots and shared walls typical of these pre-war row houses.
Old fieldstone foundations and combined sewers create repeat problems after heavy rain. Our crews know how quickly canal overflow backs up through floor drains and how to stage drying equipment without blocking the tight driveways common on these blocks.
Around Gowanus
We regularly work near:
- 📍Gowanus Canal
- 📍Carroll Street Bridge
- 📍Thomas Greene Playground
- 📍Public Place
- 📍Smith-9th Streets Station
Water Damage Restoration in Gowanus — Local Notes
- •Early 1900s row homes along the canal often have cracked fieldstone foundations that let groundwater rise during storms.
- •Combined sewer overflows send canal water into basements on streets like Carroll and 2nd Avenue, requiring rapid extraction before it reaches neighboring units.
- •Narrow lots and one-way access on Hoyt and Bond limit where we can park trucks, so we use smaller dehumidifiers and route hoses through side yards.