Plain answers
Water damage guides for Bowie homeowners
Short guides to the questions that come up before you hire anyone. Official sources are linked where they are used.
All guides
- The first 48 hoursWhat to do, in order, before anyone arrives.
- Maryland insurance basicsSudden versus gradual, flood, and sewer backup endorsements.
- Who owns which pipeWSSC Water, Anne Arundel County and the homeowner.
- Before you hireQuestions to ask and how to check an MHIC license.
- Sump pumps and basement waterWhat a pump does, and what the sewer code forbids.
- Questions and answersAbout this line and about water damage.
Local contacts in one place
For a city street or a city-owned drain, the City of Bowie lists its main number as 301-262-6200. For county drainage on private property, ask Prince George's County. The Home Improvement Commission answers license questions at 410-230-6231.
Water still running or standing?
Call and say where the water is and what caused it. You will be connected with an independent restoration contractor taking calls for your ZIP code.