Water Damage Restoration in New Canaan
Water Damage in Your New Canaan Property?
KPM Restoration provides 24/7 water damage restoration across New Canaan, from the historic Silvermine arts village in the east to the wooded estates of Ponus Ridge and Smith Ridge and the ridge-road properties along Oenoke Ridge. The Fivemile River runs north to south through the center of town and the Noroton River drains the Oenoke and Ponus corridor toward Darien, so homes near these stream corridors and downtown around Elm Street and South Avenue see real flood exposure. The local housing mix runs from 18th- and 19th-century Capes and center-chimney colonials on fieldstone foundations to the Harvard Five modernist houses with radiant slab floors and few basements, each of which behaves very differently when water gets in. Many outlying ridge-road and Talmadge Hill properties sit outside the central sewer district on private wells and septic, which shapes how we scope a loss. Our IICRC-certified crews are on call to reach your New Canaan property within 60 minutes.
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“Amazing company to work with. Honestly the best guys. I had a awful flood and called them”
Mackenzie Elston
“could not get a call back from any company and I finally got in touch with kpm restoration and they helped me with my sewage cleanup.”
Anthony Johnson
“KPM restoration was so helpful at my water damaged house in Elmsford. Jim and tom cleaned it and helped me off a ledge !!”
Jacob Tomlin
“I can’t recommend KPM Restoration enough! I had a mold issue in my home, and their team handled everything with professionalism and care. They arrived on time, explained the process clearly, and made what felt like a stressful situation completely manageable. Every corner of the problem was addressed, and they left my home clean and safe. It’s clear they genuinely care about their clients and the work they do. If you need mold remediation—or any restoration work—KPM is the team to trust!”
Delia Mahaffey
“I recently had a water loss at my home in Elmsford, New York and KPM Restoration did an amazing job from start to finish. Their team came in quickly, took great care of everything, and made the whole process stress free. They were professional, responsible, easy to work with, and kept great communication throughout the job. On top of that, their pricing was very fair. I highly recommend KPM Restoration to anyone who needs restoration services!”
Ryan Cox
“We called KPM Restoration when we had water in our basement. They did a great job removing the water and drying it out. Jamie and Rob were really easy to work with. Highly recommended.”
Julia Rizzo
“Top notch business! James the owner is a straight shooter and does amazing business!”
michael donadio
“KPM Restoration is top-notch. Their team is responsive, professional, and truly cares about the quality of their work. From start to finish, they handled everything with attention to detail and clear communication. It’s not easy finding a company you can trust during stressful situations like property damage, but KPM delivers peace of mind. Highly recommend to anyone in need of restoration services”
Chester W. DiBari III
What to Know
Understanding Water Damage
Fast Water Extraction and Structural Drying
Standing water causes more damage every hour it sits. We arrive with industrial pumps, water extractors, and commercial dehumidifiers to remove water fast and begin structural drying immediately. We use moisture meters and thermal imaging to find hidden water behind walls, under floors, and in wall cavities, so the drying is complete and the loss does not turn into a mold remediation job two weeks later.
Burst Pipes in New Canaan's Mixed Architecture
A burst pipe behaves differently depending on which New Canaan home you are standing in. The Harvard Five modernist houses off Ponus Ridge and elsewhere often have flat or shed roofs, floor-to-ceiling glass, and radiant slab floors with no basement, so a failed line pushes water across finished slabs and into crawlspaces rather than down into a sump. The 18th- and 19th-century Capes, saltboxes, and center-chimney colonials on the ridge roads have wide-plank floors and rubble-stone or fieldstone foundations that hold moisture and call for careful, controlled drying. Estate properties on Smith Ridge and the outlying lots often run on private wells and septic with longer supply lines and secondary structures to check. Our IICRC-certified technicians are on call 24/7 to stop the source, extract the water with industrial water extractors, dry the structure to safe moisture levels, and rebuild with attention to whatever finish system the home was built with.
Heavy-Rain and River Flooding
The Fivemile River is the primary flooding threat in town. It normally runs only 10 to 15 feet wide, but in heavy rain it can swell to roughly 50 feet, and homes along Marvin Ridge Road and near Kiwanis Park sit right in its path. In August 2024, New Canaan took about 9 inches of rain in a single 24-hour period, the highest total in 16 years of measurement, and the Fivemile overtopped its banks, surrounded homes on three sides, and closed roads. Tropical Storm Ida in September 2021 caused comparable damage and suspended New Canaan Line train service. The Noroton River corridor through the Oenoke and Ponus ridges and the lower Silvermine River section carry similar risk, and these intense rainfall events are arriving more often. Modernist homes built at grade on slabs face exposure that full-basement colonials do not, since water moves straight into living space.
We Work With Your Insurance
We have staff who used to work for insurance carriers, so we know how the claims process works from the inside. We document everything in Xactimate, the industry-standard estimating software adjusters require, and we bill your insurance directly, from the first emergency call through final reconstruction.
How Water Damage Restoration Works
From the moment you call to the day we hand back the keys, here is exactly what to expect.
Contact KPM Restoration
Call us 24/7. We will dispatch a crew of certified water damage technicians to your location within 60 minutes for emergencies.
Inspection & Assessment
We assess the full scope of damage using thermal imaging and moisture meters. Every affected area is documented for your insurance claim.
Water Extraction
Industrial extractors and submersible pumps remove all standing water. The faster we extract, the less secondary damage occurs.
Drying & Dehumidification
High-volume air movers and commercial dehumidifiers are placed throughout the structure. We monitor moisture levels daily until everything reaches dry standard.
Restoration & Rebuild
We handle your insurance paperwork including Xactimate estimates, adjuster coordination, and direct billing. Then we restore flooring, drywall, paint, and everything needed to get you back to normal.
Why New Canaan Chooses KPM
Local expertise, certified technicians, and a commitment to getting you back to normal.
60-Minute Emergency Response
Water damage gets worse by the minute. Our crews are dispatched within 60 minutes, 24/7, to start extraction and minimize damage to your property.
IICRC Certified Technicians
Our water damage technicians hold IICRC WRT (Water Restoration Technician) certifications and follow industry-standard drying protocols.
Direct Insurance Billing
We document everything with Xactimate, communicate with your adjuster, and bill your insurance directly so you can focus on getting back to normal.
Full Extraction Through Rebuild
We handle everything in-house, from emergency water removal and structural drying to drywall, flooring, and paint. One company, start to finish.
Need water damage restoration in New Canaan?
Call our 24/7 emergency line. We'll have a crew on the way within 60 minutes.