Philadelphia Water Damage Restoration responds directly to calls from Jenkintown residents dealing with burst pipes, roof leaks, and basement seepage. Our crews travel Old York Road and Greenwood Avenue to reach properties built in the early 1900s that sit on narrow lots with limited side access. We arrive during posted hours from our base at 3600 Drumore Dr and focus on removing standing water before humidity sets in during the region's hot summers.
Winter freezes along the Cheltenham Township line often crack older supply lines in unheated basements and crawl spaces common to Jenkintown housing stock. After storms, water moves toward Tookany Creek and can pool against stone foundations. We extract moisture on site, then monitor drying to keep secondary mold from forming in the dense interior walls typical of these homes.
Around Jenkintown
We regularly work near:
- 📍Jenkintown High School
- 📍Old York Road
- 📍Jenkintown Train Station
- 📍Jenkintown Public Library
- 📍Curtis Arboretum
Water Damage Restoration in Jenkintown — Local Notes
- •Early 1900s stone and brick homes near the Jenkintown Train Station frequently have narrow driveways that require compact extraction equipment.
- •Winter pipe bursts are common in attics of Victorian-era houses along York Road where insulation is thin and temperatures drop sharply.
- •Clay-heavy soil and slight slopes toward Tookany Creek mean water lingers against foundations after heavy rain, demanding extended drying times.
- •Tight lots off Greenwood Avenue limit staging space, so we stage dehumidifiers inside rather than on the street.