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Oakland CountyRochester Hills Water Damage Restoration
A burst pipe, a backed-up floor drain or a storm leak in Rochester Hills needs the water out and the house dried. WaterOut does that work. The sections below are sourced facts about Rochester Hills.
Before the Crew Arrives
- Close the main water valve.
- Do not use electrical items in wet areas.
- Lift small belongings off wet floors.
- Call WaterOut and keep your photos.
On a water call WaterOut extracts first, then lifts or cuts out soaked materials, then dries with commercial equipment and keeps a written moisture log.
Homes in Rochester Hills
About 22,606 of Rochester Hills' 29,486 occupied homes are owner-occupied, and 6,880 are rented (ACS 2020-2024 estimate).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter API, table B25003Detached single-family houses make up about 20,331 of the 30,921 housing units in Rochester Hills. Buildings with 50 or more units add about 1,217 units.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter API, table B25024The largest group of Rochester Hills homes, about 8,325, was built from 1980 to 1989. About 942 homes date from 1939 or earlier.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter API, table B25034The ACS 2020-2024 median home value in Rochester Hills is $409,800. A higher value raises the cost of a rebuild after water or fire loss.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter API, table B25077Median gross rent in Rochester Hills is $1,644 a month (ACS 2020-2024), and about 6,880 households rent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter API, table B25064About 26,426 of 29,486 occupied Rochester Hills homes heat with utility gas, and about 2,506 use electricity. Gas appliances matter for fire and smoke losses.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter API, table B25040About 1,340 Rochester Hills housing units are mobile homes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter API, table B25024About 1,435 of 30,921 Rochester Hills housing units are vacant, which includes 510 for rent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter API, table B25002Sewers, Drains and Basement Water in Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills does not own storm pipes in road rights of way. The city says this dates from its time as a township and carried over when it became a city in 1984.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, StormwaterRochester Hills is part of the North Oakland County Water Authority (NOCWA).
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Water & SewerAfter a multi-year inventory, the city reports no lead service line material in its water system, on both the public side and the private side up to the meter.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Water & SewerRochester Hills DPS handles hydrant permits, roadside catch basin maintenance, sanitary sewer maintenance and water main breaks.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Water & SewerThe city is replacing a water main on East Dutton Road from Wales Drive to Adams Road from September to November 2026.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Construction ProjectsRochester Hills sends sanitary sewage into the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System, a regional interceptor serving thirteen cities, villages and townships.
Source: Oakland County Water Resources CommissionerStorms and Power Outages in Rochester Hills
NOAA logged a thunderstorm wind report at Rochester Hills on June 18, 2010. A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph gust as a long line of storms crossed the area along and south of M-59.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, details fileOn July 3, 2012, storms along the M-59 corridor brought down several trees and large limbs in Rochester Hills.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, details fileA spotter estimated a 65 mph thunderstorm gust at Rochester Hills in the early morning of July 5, 2012.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, details fileOn April 12, 2014, a thunderstorm uprooted pines about one foot across in Rochester Hills.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, details fileOn July 1, 2014, thunderstorm wind dropped a large tree onto a house in Rochester Hills. NOAA lists $5,000 in property damage.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, details fileOn July 1, 2018, a severe storm hit Rochester Hills and left multiple 5-inch limbs down.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, details fileOn June 1, 2019, thunderstorm wind uprooted a large tree that fell onto a house in Rochester Hills.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, details fileDuring the August 29, 2022 squall line, Rochester Hills had tree branches down. NOAA recorded a 50 knot gust.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, details fileLocal Reports
On November 26, 2022, a fire started on the second floor of a 5,000-square-foot house in the 800 block of Quarry Drive. Crews arrived within five minutes, two firefighters were hurt, and the home had major damage.
Source: Patch, Rochester-Rochester HillsOn July 5, 2026, firefighters found heavy smoke and fire in a house in the 3000 block of John R Road. Everyone got out, and crews revived the family cat.
Source: FOX 2 DetroitAfter the August 27, 2024 storms, about half a dozen power poles toppled along South Livernois near Avon Road in Rochester Hills. FOX 2 reported gusts of 70 mph or more and about 800 DTE crews on the job.
Source: FOX 2 DetroitRochester Hills Rules That Apply to Repairs
Rochester Hills runs a cross connection backflow prevention program under Michigan Public Act 399. A contractor inspects homes in phases, and the program applies to residential water systems.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Water & SewerCity ordinance requires residents and businesses to clear sidewalks of ice and snow within 48 hours after a snowstorm ends.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Winter Road MaintenanceBurning leaves and yard waste is prohibited in Rochester Hills. Open burning is limited to recreational fires.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Fire FAQA ground-set fire pit in Rochester Hills needs a $30 recreational fire permit, a spot at least 50 feet from any structure and 25 feet from a property line. Fines run $150, $250, then $500.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Recreational Burning GuidelinesRochester Hills fire staff cite the 2024 International Fire Code and ban gas or charcoal grills on combustible balconies.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Fire FAQThe fire department keeps a limited supply of free smoke alarms for residents who qualify, but it does not give out carbon monoxide alarms.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Fire FAQRochester Hills has two main historic districts, Winkler Mill and Stoney Creek, plus a number of stand-alone historic properties. Exterior work there falls under the Historic Districts Commission.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Historic DistrictsAbout 30 individual properties scattered across Rochester Hills are designated historic outside the two districts. One was a farmhouse on Harding Road that burned, and the commission allowed demolition.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Historic DistrictsRochester Hills Contacts After a Loss
Rochester Hills DPS takes after-hours water and sewer emergencies at 248-656-4685. A recorded message tells callers to dial 3 to reach dispatch.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Department of Public ServicesThe Rochester Hills fire department headquarters is at 1111 Horizon Court, and its non-emergency office line is 248-656-4720.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Fire DepartmentThe Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner lists an after-hours emergency line of 248-624-6366 for county-run sewer and drain problems.
Source: Oakland County Water Resources CommissionerResidents report hazardous spills or illegal discharges into the stormwater system by calling 911, or 248-656-4640 during business hours.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, StormwaterTo report neighbor burning, residents call the fire dispatch line at 248-656-4650 and press option 9 for the Oakland County Sheriff dispatch center.
Source: City of Rochester Hills, Fire FAQNeighborhoods and ZIP Codes in Rochester Hills
- Stony Creek: Neighborhood on the northeast end of the city on the border with Rochester; the city also lists the Stoney Creek Historic District.
- Yates: Area on the boundary with Rochester and Shelby Township.
- Brooklands: Area between Auburn Road and Hamlin Road just west of Dequindre Road, which got its own post office in 1948; Fire Station 2 sits there.
- Avondale: Southwest corner of the city, home of Fire Station 3.
- Winkler Mill Pond: Historic district along Mill Pond on Washington Road and Winkler Mill Road.
- Shadow Woods: Subdivision scheduled for full-width road rehabilitation in summer to fall 2026.
WaterOut takes calls from these Rochester Hills ZIP codes: 48306, 48307, 48308, 48309.
Rochester Hills Water Damage Questions
Does WaterOut work in Rochester Hills?
Yes. WaterOut takes water damage calls from Rochester Hills and the rest of Oakland County, 24 hours a day.
What does WaterOut do on a water damage call in Rochester Hills?
The crew removes the water, takes out wet materials that cannot be dried, dries the structure with commercial equipment and records moisture readings until the house is dry.
How old are the homes in Rochester Hills?
About 22,606 of Rochester Hills' 29,486 occupied homes are owner-occupied, and 6,880 are rented (ACS 2020-2024 estimate).
What storms have hit Rochester Hills?
NOAA logged a thunderstorm wind report at Rochester Hills on June 18, 2010. A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph gust as a long line of storms crossed the area along and south of M-59.
Who supplies power in Rochester Hills?
On August 27, 2024, heat index near 100 degrees fed a line of storms that snapped four or more power poles in Rochester Hills.
Where does storm water go in Rochester Hills?
Rochester Hills does not own storm pipes in road rights of way. The city says this dates from its time as a township and carried over when it became a city in 1984.