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Water Damage Restoration in Michigan

24/7 emergency response for homes and businesses across Michigan. Our IICRC-certified technicians arrive fast, extract standing water, dry your structure completely, and restore your property from start to finish.
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Water Damage Does Not Slow Down, and Neither Do We

When water gets into a Michigan home or business, the clock starts immediately. It does not matter whether it came from a burst pipe in February, a backed-up sewer line, or a basement that filled up during a spring storm. Once water is in, every hour it sits worsens the problem and makes the repair more expensive.

Here is what actually happens inside your walls and under your floors when water damage goes unaddressed. Within the first couple of hours, water begins soaking into drywall, insulation, and wood framing. Within 24 hours, metals start to corrode, and wood begins to swell. By 48 hours, mold spores can activate in damp cavities you cannot see. Leave it beyond that, and you are looking at structural deterioration, compromised electrical systems, and remediation costs that multiply quickly.

That is the reality of water damage, and it is why Lyon Restoration treats every call as an emergency. We provide water damage restoration in Michigan around the clock, with no delays and no runaround. Our team serves Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and communities across the state, handling everything from the initial water extraction and structural drying all the way through final rebuilding and insurance documentation.

If you are not sure how serious your situation is, our guide on early signs of water damage in Michigan homes can help you figure out whether you are dealing with surface moisture or something that has gone deeper into your structure.

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Our Water Damage Restoration Process, Explained Honestly

We are not going to give you a vague list and call it a process. Here is exactly what we do, from the moment you call us to the moment we hand your property back to you.

Step 5: Restoration & Repairs

  • Step 1: Emergency Response and On-Site Inspection

    We dispatch immediately when you call. Our technicians arrive with thermal imaging cameras and calibrated moisture meters that detect water hidden inside walls, beneath flooring, and in ceiling cavities that look dry from the outside. Before we move a single piece of equipment, you understand the full scope of what you are dealing with. We document everything from this first walkthrough for your insurance claim.

  • Step 2: Water Extraction and Removal

    We use high-capacity truck-mounted pumps and portable extraction units to pull standing water out quickly from basements, crawl spaces, carpets, and structural cavities. Thorough water extraction and structural drying starts here. The faster water comes out, the less time it has to work its way deeper into your materials. Our equipment moves water out significantly faster than standard shop-vac approaches, and that speed directly reduces the amount of material we end up having to tear out and replace.

  • Step 3: Structural Drying and Dehumidification

    Getting the standing water out is only the first part. The moisture that has soaked into your framing, subfloor, and wall cavities requires a different approach entirely. We place industrial air movers and commercial dehumidifiers in calculated positions throughout the affected space and track moisture readings continuously until every measurement confirms the structure is genuinely dry, not just dry on the surface. Skipping this step or cutting it short is one of the main reasons mold problems and wood rot show up weeks after a supposedly completed restoration job.

  • Step 4: Sanitization and Odor Removal

    Floodwater, sewage backups, and even clean water sitting for too long carry bacteria and contaminants that create real health risks. We treat every affected surface with EPA-approved disinfectants and antimicrobial agents. The musty smell that follows water damage is not cosmetic. It is evidence of microbial activity, and we eliminate it at the source rather than covering it with a deodorizer. When we are done, your indoor air quality is genuinely restored.

  • Step 5: Full Restoration and Rebuilding

    Clean and dry is not the finish line. Once the structure is stable, we repair what the water damaged: replacing drywall sections, restoring or replacing flooring, cleaning and reinstalling carpet where salvageable, decontaminating HVAC systems, and recovering personal contents wherever possible. We provide detailed line-item documentation of everything for your insurance provider throughout the process. You can read more about our full scope of construction and restoration services if your property needs structural rebuilding as part of the recovery.

Residential Water Damage Restoration Services in Michigan

Michigan winters are genuinely hard on homes. Pipes freeze and burst. Ice dams force water under roofing materials and into attics. Sump pumps fail at exactly the wrong moment. And beyond winter, summer storms push water into basements faster than drainage systems can handle it.

Our residential water damage restoration services cover every scenario we see regularly in Michigan homes:

Basement flooding from heavy rain, sump pump failure, or rising water tables Burst and frozen pipe water extraction and structural drying Appliance leaks from dishwashers, washing machines, water heaters, and refrigerators, including slow leaks behind finished walls Roof leak damage and interior ceiling and wall repair Sewage overflow cleanup and full sanitization Carpet, hardwood, and subfloor restoration following water intrusion Content recovery, cleaning, and documentation for personal belongings and furniture

We restore Michigan homes to the condition they were in before the damage, and we handle the documentation so your insurance claim goes through without unnecessary back-and-forth.

Want to protect your home before the next cold snap? Read our guide on how to prevent frozen pipe damage during Michigan winters.

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Commercial Water Damage Services for Michigan Businesses

For a business, water damage is a financial problem on top of a physical one. Every hour your facility is out of operation costs you money. Every day your team cannot work is a day your customers are looking elsewhere. We understand that, and our commercial water damage services are built around minimizing disruption while doing the job completely.

We have restored water-damaged properties for:

Office buildings and professional suites Retail centers and commercial plazas Healthcare facilities and medical offices Industrial warehouses and manufacturing plants Restaurants, hotels, and hospitality properties

We work around your operating schedule where possible, coordinate directly with your insurance adjuster, and provide detailed documentation at every stage of the project. You can see the kind of commercial restoration work we do in our water damage case study from a Michigan property.

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Common Causes of Water Damage We Restore

Lyon Restoration handles water damage from every source we encounter across Michigan homes and businesses. Here is a breakdown of what we regularly deal with:

Natural & Weather-Related

Storm and Weather-Related Damage Heavy rainfall that overwhelms drainage systems, ice dams that push water under roofing, snowmelt that floods low-lying basements, and groundwater intrusion during periods of sustained wet weather.

Plumbing & Mechanical

Plumbing Failures Frozen or burst pipes (a Michigan winter staple), supply line breaks behind appliances and walls, corroded or failing main lines, and sump pump failures during peak storm season.

Appliance & System Failures

Appliance and System Failures Dishwashers and washing machines with faulty door seals or supply line connections, water heaters that fail slowly over time, refrigerator ice maker lines, and HVAC condensate drain issues.

Structural Issues

Structural Water Intrusion Roof leaks that travel down interior walls before showing up as ceiling stains, foundation cracks that let groundwater seep into basements and crawl spaces, and window well flooding during storms.

Sewage and Drain

Sewage and Drain Backups Toilet overflows, main drain line backups, and sewer system failures are among the most hazardous water damage situations we handle, involving Category 3 contaminated water that requires full sanitization protocols.

For a deeper look at when water damage crosses the line from DIY cleanup to professional restoration territory, see our resource on when to call an expert for water restoration in Michigan.

What Happens When Water Damage Restoration Gets Delayed

People sometimes wait to call because they hope it will dry out on its own, or because they want to see whether their insurance will cover it before committing. We understand that impulse, but the reality is that delay consistently makes both the damage and the claim worse.

Mold Takes Hold Quickly

Mold does not need much. Moisture, organic material like drywall or wood, and 48 hours is often all it takes for colonies to establish inside wall cavities. By the time you see visible mold on a surface, it has usually already spread into areas you cannot see. Mold remediation on top of water damage restoration adds significantly to your total recovery cost. Our mold removal services are available if you are already dealing with growth, but early water restoration is always the better path.

Structural Materials Deteriorate Fast

Wood framing, subfloors, and OSB sheathing absorb water and begin to lose structural integrity quickly. What might have been a straightforward drying job after 24 hours can become a partial rebuild after a week. That gap in cost and disruption is almost always avoidable.

Flooring and Contents Become Unsalvageable

Hardwood floors that cup and warp within the first day or two can often be dried and refinished. Left for a week, they typically require full replacement. The same applies to carpet padding, furniture, and drywall. Calling us early preserves more of what you own.

Electrical and Mechanical Damage Compounds

Water corrodes wiring, damages electrical panels, and destroys HVAC components. What starts as a localized water event can create fire risks and system failures that require full replacement rather than restoration, all because the water was not extracted quickly.

Health Risks Increase for Occupants

Contaminated water and mold growth both create real health concerns, particularly for children, elderly occupants, and anyone with respiratory conditions. The longer the situation sits unaddressed, the more exposure your household or employees face.

Why Michigan Property Owners Choose Lyon Restoration

We are not going to just list credentials and hope that is enough. Here is what actually sets us apart as a restoration company in Michigan:

When we say 24/7, we mean it. You will reach a person who can dispatch a crew. We do not have an answering service that logs your call for business hours. Water damage at 2 in the morning on a Sunday gets the same response as water damage on a Tuesday afternoon.

Our team holds IICRC certification in Water Damage Restoration and Applied Microbial Remediation (Certification No. 93796). That is the industry standard, and it matters for your insurance claim, for the quality of the work, and for your peace of mind.

Thermal imaging cameras and professional moisture meters let us map water migration accurately, including inside walls and beneath flooring. We do not guess. We measure, and we keep measuring until the structure is confirmed dry.

We handle emergency extraction, structural drying, sanitization, mold prevention, content recovery, and full rebuilding. You do not need to coordinate between a mitigation company and a separate contractor. We carry the project from the first phone call to the final walkthrough.

We have worked with every major insurance carrier. We document the damage thoroughly from day one and communicate directly with your adjuster so the claim process does not become another thing you have to manage during an already stressful situation.

We know what water damage looks like in Michigan specifically. We know what a polar vortex does to copper plumbing. We know what a 2-inch rain event does to Oakland County basements. That local knowledge shapes how we respond, what we look for, and how we protect your property.

We stand behind our work. If something does not meet your expectations within a year of project completion, we come back and make it right.

Serving Water Damage Restoration Customers Across Michigan

Lyon Restoration provides water restoration services throughout the state of Michigan, with a primary focus on:

Detroit and Metro Detroit Lansing and the Greater Lansing area Ann Arbor and surrounding Washtenaw County Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties New Hudson and the Lyon Township area

If you are outside these areas, call us anyway. We extend our service area for larger commercial losses and significant residential damage events.

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Damage Restoration in Michigan

We dispatch immediately around the clock. Response time depends on your location, but our goal is to have a crew on-site within the hour for most Metro Detroit and Lansing area addresses. The sooner you call, the sooner we can stop the damage from progressing.

Yes. We work with all major carriers and many regional insurers. We document damage thoroughly from the start, provide itemized reporting, and communicate directly with your adjuster throughout the process. Our goal is to take the insurance burden off your plate.

We handle all three IICRC water damage categories: Category 1 (clean water from pipe breaks and supply lines), Category 2 (gray water from appliance failures and washing machine overflows), and Category 3 (black water from sewage backups and flooding). Each requires a different protocol, and our team is trained and equipped for all of them.

Rapid response is the most effective mold prevention tool available. The faster we extract water and begin structural drying, the less opportunity mold has to establish. We also apply antimicrobial treatments to at-risk surfaces as a preventive measure. If growth is already present, our mold removal team handles remediation as part of the broader restoration scope.

It depends on the extent of the damage. A straightforward extraction and drying job in a finished basement can be complete in 3 to 5 days. A project that involves structural rebuilding, flooring replacement, and content restoration can take several weeks. We give you a clear timeline at the assessment stage and update you as the work progresses.

Not always. For smaller, contained water events, most of your home remains livable. For larger losses, particularly those involving sewage contamination or significant structural drying, temporary relocation may be the safer and more comfortable option. We will be upfront with you about what makes sense for your situation.

Ready to Get Started? We Are Standing By.

Whether you are dealing with a basement full of water right now or you noticed something concerning in your walls and want a professional opinion before it becomes an emergency, Lyon Restoration is ready to help.

We are a licensed, IICRC-certified restoration company in Michigan with the experience, equipment, and team to handle your water damage from first call to final walkthrough. You should not have to manage a crisis alone, and with us, you do not have to.

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