Chestnut Hill Water Damage Restoration

Water Damage Restoration in Chestnut Hill & Mt. Airy

“Older homes need a gentler hand. We’ve got one.”

Water damage in a 100-year-old Chestnut Hill home isn’t like water damage in new construction. Plaster walls, original hardwood and stone basements need careful drying, not just fans and demolition. Precision Plus Plumbing responds 24/7 from our office at 7500 Germantown Ave. We fix the leak, remove the water and dry and restore your home, all as one local company.

Water in Your Home? Do This First

Shut off the water at the main valve, usually in the basement where the line enters the house.
Turn off power to wet areas at the breaker, only if you can reach it without standing in water.
Lift rugs off wet hardwood and move furniture and valuables to dry rooms.
Photograph and video everything before cleanup, for your insurance claim.
Call us. Plaster and hardwood absorb water quickly, so the first hours matter.

Our Water Damage Restoration Process

1

Emergency Response

We answer 24/7 and send a local tech from Germantown Ave.

2

Stop the Source

We find and fix the leak so no more water gets in.

3

Remove the Water

Standing water is extracted from floors and basements.

4

Controlled Drying

Equipment runs until moisture readings in plaster, wood and stone are back to normal.

5

Clean and Sanitize

Affected areas are cleaned, and sanitized if sewage was involved.

6

Restore and Document.

Damaged materials are repaired, and you get photos and moisture readings for your insurance claim.

Water Damage in Chestnut Hill’s Stone and Historic Homes

Many homes in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy sit on hillside lots with fieldstone foundations. Heavy rain sends runoff downhill toward the house, and water seeps through older stone walls and floors. Finished basements take the worst of it.

Inside, these homes often have plaster walls and original hardwood floors. Plaster holds water differently from drywall, and hardwood can cup or buckle if it’s dried too fast or too slow. We dry these materials in a controlled way to save as much of the original home as possible, rather than tearing it out by default.

Winter brings its own risks: pipes in exterior stone walls and unheated porches can freeze and burst, and leaking boilers and radiators can soak ceilings below.

Our Water Damage Restoration Services

Save the plaster. Save the floors. When we can.

1 Emergency Water Removal

Pumps and extractors remove standing water from basements and living areas, day or night.

2 Leak Repair at the Source

We’re plumbers, so we fix the frozen pipe, leaking boiler, radiator or water heater that caused the damage.

3 Controlled Drying for Plaster & Hardwood

Dehumidifiers, air movers and daily moisture readings, adjusted for older materials.

4 Wet Basement Cleanup

Pumping, drying and cleanup after storm seepage or a failed sump pump, plus advice on where the water is getting in.

5 Burst & Frozen Pipe Damage

Fast response when a pipe freezes and bursts, from stopping the water to drying the walls around it.

5 Repairs & Restoration

Repairing damaged ceilings, walls and flooring. Which rebuild work, including plaster repair, is done in-house

Chestnut Hill & Mt. Airy Water Damage Reviews

    
 
 
         
   Saxon Dave 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, very professiona,l on time, cleaned up afterwards, very respectable. I would definitely be calling him for all my needs. Before I go to anybody else for anything, i will call Precision Plus first. Five out of five stars for me
  
 
        
   Mary Worthy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Precision Plus Plumbing came out the next day and quickly got to work. They showed real care for our children’s well-being and handled everything with professionalism and compassion. Highly recommend!
  
 
        
   Keisha Jackson-Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Derrick was very efficient and professional. He explained what needed to be done in detail and completed the job in a timely manner. I am very pleased with the result.
  
 
        
   Brian Feaster 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Derrick from Precision Plumbing, performed mold testing, was quick, professional and efficient!
  
 
        
   Beverly Bolden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Derrick was quick  assessing my issues problem solved in no time great job thanks so much
  
 
        
   Wayne Tucker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. QUALITY 5 STARS
  
 
        
   Dave Watson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience!  Quick turnaround on a Saturday. Fixed the issue and was a pleasure to work with.

Derrick Jackson

Founder & Master Plumber

Since opening our doors in 1999, Precision Plus Plumbing has had one goal in mind: save busy homeowners time and frustration.

When you hire Precision Plus, you’re benefiting from a proven local business that knows your home, is familiar with older plumbing, and will educate you on what caused your problem — while discussing options on how to prevent them from happening again.

“We made the decision to provide clients with a unique experience that busy homeowners would be proud of. Our techs show up on time, do not smell like the sewer, and can resolve most problems on the initial service call.”

What started as a commitment to better service has grown into the area’s most trusted name for emergency plumbing, water damage restoration, and mold services — serving Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

Serving All of Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill & Mt. Airy Water Damage FAQs

Why does my stone basement flood after heavy rain?

Fieldstone foundations aren’t waterproof, and hillside lots send runoff toward the house. We remove the water, dry the space and identify whether the source is plumbing, drainage or the foundation.

Can you save plaster walls and hardwood floors after water damage?

Often, yes, if drying starts quickly and is controlled. We monitor moisture daily and only remove materials that can’t be saved.

Do you handle burst pipes in winter?

Yes. We respond 24/7 to frozen and burst pipes, repair the pipe, and dry and restore the damage.

Does homeowners insurance cover water damage?

Sudden damage, like a burst pipe, is often covered. Gradual seepage and flooding usually are not. We provide photos, moisture readings and a written scope for your claim; check your policy for details.

Do you serve Mt. Airy and nearby Montgomery County?

Yes. From our Germantown Ave office we serve Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, Germantown, Andorra, Roxborough, Wyndmoor, Erdenheim, Flourtown, Lafayette Hill and Glenside