Emergency Water Extraction in Latham
Flash-flood water on 24th Street and 2nd Avenue in 2014 is the local precedent for fast extraction.
Latham, NY · 12110
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Latham, NY
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Latham is a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Colonie, Albany County, about 16.8 km from central Schenectady. A National Weather Service storm report logged a flash flood on 5 August 2014 with three feet of water over 24th Street and 2nd Avenue. Schenectady Water Damage Restoration takes calls for Latham at any hour.
Latham is a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. Its 2020 population was 13,680, according to Wikipedia, which makes it one of the larger places in the plan. It is about 16.8 km from the center of Schenectady and a separate municipality from the city.
A flash flood is a different kind of call from a river flood. On 5 August 2014 the National Weather Service logged three feet of water over 24th Street and 2nd Avenue, and Route 9 was impassable. The water came quickly from the rain, not from a slow rise, and the crew plans for that speed.
Latham's flood fact is the August 2014 flash flood. The page uses it for the speed of the water and the road closure, and makes no link to any dam.
- City
- Latham, NY
- County
- Albany County
- ZIP codes
- 12110
- Hours
- Phones answered 24/7
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Most requested services in Latham
Sump Pump and Backwater Valve Failure in Latham
A sump that cannot keep up in a flash flood floods a cellar in minutes.
Crawl Space and Cellar Moisture in Latham
A cellar that takes flash-flood water keeps moisture in its floor and wall.
Structural Drying and Dehumidification in Latham
Walls that took water to the high line are read above it, not only at the bottom.
Burst Supply Line Water Damage in Latham
A split line wets a Latham house as it does elsewhere.
Insurance Claim Documentation in Latham
The high-water line and the time of the storm go in the claim file.
Today in Latham
Local weather drives activity here: heat, humidity and rain change what shows up week to week.
What does a flash flood leave in a Latham house?
Water that comes in fast reaches the lowest rooms first and leaves a wet line on the walls before anyone can move the contents. The crew reads the wall at that line and above it, because the wet material often reaches higher than the first visible mark.
A flash flood also carries debris and silt, so the water is handled as contaminated until the crew has seen what it carried.
Why did Route 9 matter for the crew?
A road that is impassable in a flood cuts the way in and the way out. The 2014 report describes Route 9 as impassable, so the crew confirms its route to the house before it sends equipment.
The route also matters for removed material, which must leave by a road that is open.
Which office handles a Latham permit?
Latham is in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. Permit questions go to the Town of Colonie office, not to the city of Schenectady.
The water work is the same on either side of the county line. The readings and the removals do not change with the municipality.
What does a Latham claim need?
Photographs of the water line on each wall, the readings, the removal list and the invoices. A flash flood is often handled under a separate policy term, and the insurer decides under the owner's policy.
A complaint about an insurer goes to the New York State Department of Financial Services.
What do I do when a flash flood fills the cellar in minutes?
Get out of the water, cut the power to the room if the panel is dry and reachable, and call. Do not go back for items while the water is still rising.
Photograph the line once the water has gone down, because that is the record of how high it rose.
What does a flash-flood house need from the crew after the water is out?
The crew reads the wall at the high line, not only the floor, because flash-flood water can reach higher than the first mark. It checks the furnace and the water heater before the power is restored.
Debris left in the cellar is photographed and removed, and the list goes into the file.
What does a Latham owner keep after a flash flood?
Photographs of the high line and the debris, the readings, the removal list and the invoices.
A note of the time the water rose, which helps the insurer tell a flash flood from a slow rise.
Need service in Latham today?
Call any hour and explain what is going on. You get a clear price before any work starts.
Job stories
Typical jobs in Latham
A floor drain backs up into a Latham basement
- What homeowners notice
- A floor drain in the basement starts to gurgle during heavy use, and within an hour grey water rises across the floor toward the stairs.
- What we do
- Water use in the house is stopped, the power to the basement is switched off at the panel, and the affected area is closed off. The water and solids are removed, porous materials that were in contact with it are taken out, and the hard surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before drying.
- What to expect
- The owner is given the removal list and disinfection steps. The plumber clears the line and checks the backwater valve, and the basement is dried to the standard.
Coverage
Where we work in Latham
Neighborhoods we cover
- Latham hamlet
- Town of Colonie
- 24th Street and 2nd Avenue
- Albany County
Landmarks and main roads
- 24th Street and 2nd Avenue
- Route 9
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Latham ZIP codes we cover: 12110. Type yours to confirm, or just call.
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Everything else
All services available in Latham
- Emergency Water Extraction
- Structural Drying and Dehumidification
- Mohawk River Flood Cleanup
- Canal Lock and Dam Flood Damage
- Burst Supply Line Water Damage
- Water Heater Leak Damage
- Sewer Backup Cleanup
- Ceiling and Drywall Water Damage
- Roof Leak Water Damage
- Mold After Water Damage
- Carpet and Hardwood Floor Drying
- Hidden Water Leak Detection
- Crawl Space and Cellar Moisture
- Commercial Water Damage Restoration
- Washing Machine and Appliance Leak Damage
- Insurance Claim Documentation
- Sump Pump and Backwater Valve Failure
FAQ
Latham FAQs
What happened in Latham in August 2014?
A National Weather Service storm report logged a flash flood on 5 August 2014, with three feet of water over 24th Street and 2nd Avenue.
Is Latham in Schenectady County?
No. It is in the Town of Colonie, Albany County.
Who issues a Latham permit?
The Town of Colonie office.
Is a flash flood treated as sudden?
The insurer decides under the policy. Storm water is often handled separately.
How far is Latham from the center?
About 16.8 km from central Schenectady, from the research.
Should I move things up during a flash flood?
Only if it is safe to do so. Do not enter the water to move items.
Does the time of the flood matter?
It can. The insurer uses the timing to decide how the loss was caused.