The problem Baldwin Place has most: water in the basement
Baldwin Place is a community in the Town of Somers in Westchester County, at the junction of US Route 6 and NY Route 118, just over the county line from Mahopac. The Town of Somers hazard mitigation plan states plainly that basement flooding is the most substantial recurring flood problem to structures in the town.
That sentence is the center of this page. Whether the water arrives as storm runoff, a sump failure or a washing machine hose, a Baldwin Place cellar is where it ends up. Emergency dispatch for these calls is available around the clock.
Drainage trouble spots in the Town of Somers
The Somers plan names specific drainage problems. Annarock Drive has backwater flooding, and the area around Brick Hill Road and Pines Bridge Road near Route 35 has undersized drainage. The Mahopac Avenue bridge over the Muscoot River also floods. These places are in the town that includes Baldwin Place, and they show how local drainage shapes who gets wet when it rains hard.
The plan also says icing is a problem along Route 6, the same road that connects Baldwin Place to Mahopac. Freezing weather there means both slick road conditions and exposed plumbing at risk of splitting.
How a Baldwin Place basement call goes
Describe the water
Tell us the depth, the source and whether the sump pump is running.
Pump and clean
Water goes out in stages, then wet carpet, pad and drywall are removed as needed.
Dry with dehumidifiers
Concrete and framing hold water, so drying runs by readings, not by the calendar.
Our basement water damage cleanup page covers the full process, including which stored items can be saved.
Who to call for what in Baldwin Place
| Problem | Authority or utility | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Permits for repairs | Town of Somers Building Department, which enforces the NYS Building Code and floodplain rules | Restore and supply documentation |
| Water service | Town of Somers water districts such as Amawalk-Shenorock or Windsor Farms, depending on address | Dry the damage |
| Sewer service | The town's sewer district through its Water and Sewer Department, if your street is in it | Clean sewage backups |
| Road flooding or icing | Town highway department and county roads | None |
| Flood insurance | Your agent and the National Flood Insurance Program | Provide photos and readings |
Water and sewer service varies by street. Ask the Town of Somers which district serves your address.
Flood insurance numbers for the town
As of March 31, 2014, the Town of Somers hazard plan counted 70 National Flood Insurance Program policies and 25 claims. Hurricane Sandy flooded about 10 structures in the town. These numbers are small compared with the number of homes, which tells you most basement water here is not covered by flood insurance. Check whether your homeowners policy has a water backup endorsement.
If water is still spreading in Baldwin Place
Stop the source
Close the fixture valve or the main shutoff. If water is coming through the floor, leave the shutoff for later and call first.
Cut power where wet
Switch off breakers at a dry panel for rooms with standing water.
Raise valuables
Lift boxes and electronics onto shelves or upstairs.
Avoid contaminated water
Water from a floor drain or a flooded yard should not be touched bare-handed.
Call the 24/7 line
We dispatch south from Mahopac and talk you through the next steps.
Basement water in Baldwin Place
Call the 24/7 line and tell us how deep it is.
Baldwin Place on the map
This map is centered on Baldwin Place at the junction of US 6 and NY 118. Our base is on Route 6 in Mahopac, north along the same highway.
Baldwin Place water damage questions
Yes, around the clock. Call, describe the source and depth and we will guide you through the first steps.
Baldwin Place has one ZIP code, 10505, which covers the Route 6 and Route 118 area in the Town of Somers. Neighboring Mahopac uses 10541 and nearby Shenorock uses 10587, and we serve those too.
Yes. Our base is in Mahopac and Baldwin Place is a short way down Route 6. Permits go through the Town of Somers rather than the Town of Carmel.
The town building department enforces the NYS Building Code and floodplain rules. Ask them before replacing structural elements or starting a major rebuild.
Standard homeowners policies generally exclude flood, and backup coverage is often an endorsement. Ask your agent and file as soon as possible.