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Water Damage Restoration in Uxbridge, MA
Emergency water removal, drying, and sewer backup cleanup for homes in Uxbridge, the Blackstone River town in southern Worcester County.
Quick answer
For water damage in Uxbridge, MA, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. For a main or meter problem, call the Uxbridge Water Division at 508-278-8631. Then call a water damage restoration company; drying should start within 24 to 48 hours. Massachusetts law requires insurers to act reasonably promptly on claim communications.
Do this first
Local water and sewer lines.
The Water Division answers leaks, meters, hydrants, and mains Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. After hours, the town asks residents to call the police line for emergency service.
- Shut off the water. Turn off the main valve where the line enters the house. For a main or meter problem, call the Uxbridge Water Division at 508-278-8631, or the police line, 508-278-7755, after hours.
- Make it safe and document it. Cut power to wet rooms from a dry spot, photograph the damage, then report the claim.
- Start drying within 24 to 48 hours. About 40% of Uxbridge homes went up before 1960. Old mill-era foundations let water in, so dry the basement walls, not just the floor.
The March 2010 storms hit Uxbridge hard: FEMA inspectors found damage at 59 homes in ZIP 01569.
What to know about water damage in Uxbridge
59
Uxbridge homes where FEMA inspectors found damage after the March and April 2010 severe storms and flooding. 62 owners registered, and damage totaled about $85,728.
Freezes and rain
The NOAA weather station at Woonsocket, Rhode Island, about 8.0 miles away, averages 128.6 nights a year at or below 32°F and 48.7 at or below 20°F. In half of years the first freeze comes by October 19 and the last one after April 22. Pipes in outside walls, unheated basements, and crawlspaces are the first to split. It also averages 51.91 inches of rain a year, with about 14.7 days of an inch or more.
Water from seven wells
Uxbridge water comes from three groundwater sources with a total of seven gravel-packed wells.
Source: Uxbridge Water Division report
Early woolen mills
Uxbridge became a town in 1727. Its first textile mills went up in 1810, and the 1828 Uxbridge Woolen mill was its first brick textile mill.
Source: Massachusetts Historical Commission, Uxbridge report
Sewer and water at Hecla Street
Uxbridge Public Works, at 147 Hecla Street, maintains the town's water, wastewater, and traffic systems. Its administration office line is 508-278-8616.
Source: Town of Uxbridge, Public Works
Homes in Uxbridge
The median home dates to 1976, and 10% were built in 2010 or later. About 80% are owner-occupied, with a median value near $441,100.
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Flash flood warnings in Worcester County
The National Weather Service issued 70 flash flood warnings that included Worcester County from 2016 through November 12, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Southbridge page.
Cost and insurance in Uxbridge
How much does water damage restoration cost in Uxbridge?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). River or storm water that comes in from outside is a flood claim, which needs separate flood insurance. Stone and brick foundations hold moisture, so drying often takes longer than the floor suggests.
Water removal and restoration in Uxbridge
The company that answers handles basement water after heavy rain, sewer backups, frozen and burst pipes, sump pump failures, and water heater leaks, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Uxbridge questions
Who handles water in Uxbridge?
The Water Division, at 508-278-8631, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Who do I call after hours for a water emergency?
The town asks residents to call the Uxbridge Police at 508-278-7755.
Where does Uxbridge water come from?
From seven gravel-packed wells at three groundwater sources.
Did FEMA help Uxbridge after the 2010 floods?
Yes. Inspectors found damage at 59 homes, totaling about $85,728.
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