Runoff on the slope
Rain runs downhill across yards and driveways, straight toward the uphill wall of homes below.
Finn Hill is Kirkland's forest neighborhood: tall firs, steep streets, and homes built into the slope between Big Finn Hill Park and Lake Washington. Those same trees and slopes bring water trouble, from hillside runoff into daylight basements to limbs through roofs in windstorms. Our emergency crews answer 24 hours a day and reach Finn Hill the same day for water removal, roof tarps and drying.
Rain runs downhill across yards and driveways, straight toward the uphill wall of homes below.
Big firs drop limbs onto roofs, opening them to rain. See emergency roof tarping.
Storms knock out power, and sump pumps stop just when they are needed most.
Homes built into the hill have lower levels that sit against wet soil all winter.
Shade from tall trees keeps soil and crawl spaces cool and wet.
Constant shade grows moss that lifts shingles and lets water in.
From Holmes Point and the streets near O.O. Denny Park on the water, up to the neighborhoods around Big Finn Hill Park and over toward Kingsgate and Juanita, we know the terrain. Finn Hill joined Kirkland in 2011 and sits in the 98034 ZIP code, with some homes using a Kenmore (98028) address. Most calls get a same day crew.
| Home type | Common problem | Service that helps |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside homes with daylight basements | Water seeping through the uphill wall | Flooded basement cleanup |
| Homes under tall firs | Roof damage from falling limbs | Emergency roof tarping |
| Older ramblers | Damp vented crawl spaces | Crawl space water damage |
| Homes with sump pumps | Pump failure during outages | Sump pump failure |
| Shaded, wooded lots | Hidden mold in attics and crawl spaces | Mold inspection |
When a strong storm rolls across Lake Washington, Finn Hill takes it head-on. Two problems often arrive together.
A limb or whole tree on the roof lets rain pour into the attic and ceilings. We tarp the roof the same day, then dry the attic and ceilings below.
At the same time, the power goes out and the sump pump stops. Water rises in the lower level. We bring our own pumps so we can start removing water right away.
Shaded, wooded homes dry slowly. After any water event here, we check for hidden mold with mold inspection.
Clean gutters, extend downspouts away from the house, test your sump pump, and consider a battery backup.
We ask about trees, power lines and electrical hazards before anything else.
We head up the hill the same day, with tarps and pumps on the truck.
Roof tarped, sump water pumped out.
Attic, walls, basement and crawl space checked.
Drying equipment with daily readings; mold prevention.
Ceilings, drywall and finishes restored.
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We also serve the areas around Finn Hill.
Many homes are built into the slope, so rain and groundwater press against the uphill wall all winter. Window wells and floor drains are common entry points.
Yes. We provide same day emergency roof tarping. Large trees resting on the roof need a tree service first, which we can help coordinate.
Call us. We bring our own pumps to remove water and start drying as soon as it is safe.
Usually the same day, often within a few hours. During big storms, we prioritize active leaks and safety issues.
Shaded, wooded lots stay cool and damp, so wet materials dry slowly. Fast drying and a mold check are important here.
Yes. Finn Hill joined Kirkland in 2011. Some homes still use a Kenmore mailing address.
Call (425) 592-3603 for 24 hour water damage help in Finn Hill. See all service areas or our homepage.
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