Five Points and downtown Romulus: where the old center meets the new
Five Points grew out of Pullen's Corners, the settlement where Jenks Pullen and his sons put down roots in 1833 and where the community was platted in 1836 at Ozga and Goddard roads. That corner later gave the whole township its name, and today Goddard Road is the center of downtown Romulus.
The area is a mix of older storefronts, small businesses and nearby homes. The city rebuilt the downtown streets with new infrastructure and brick pavement, and the Downtown Development Authority has bought, repaired and leased older buildings to new tenants.
For a restoration call, that mix matters. A burst line can be in a family home one block and in a storefront or a rented unit the next, so the first question we ask is who owns the space and who needs to approve the work.
Emergency water damage near Five Points
Water in a building is an emergency at any hour, and our line is open 24/7 for callers in Five Points and across Romulus. Our base is on Wayne Road in the same city, so a call from Goddard Road reaches the same people as a call from anywhere else.
Tell the person who answers your street, where the water is coming from and whether power is involved. We will explain the safe first steps and be honest about timing, especially when a storm has many homes calling at once.
If water is still spreading
Stop the source
Close the main valve or the fixture shutoff if you can reach it safely. In a shared building, ask the owner or manager where the shutoff is.
Mind the power
Keep power off in wet areas only if you can reach the panel without standing in water. Stay out of rooms where water touches outlets.
Lift and photograph
Move valuables and furniture legs out of the water and photograph the damage for your insurance claim.
Call the 24/7 line
Tell us the rooms, the source and whether you own or rent, and we will plan extraction and drying with you.
Homes, shops and rented space: which service fits
Because homes and small businesses sit close together here, the right service depends on the building and the source of the water. Start with the row that matches what you see.
| Situation | Service to start with | What drives the job |
|---|---|---|
| Standing water from a failed line or fixture | Water extraction | Volume and how long it sat. |
| Water in a shop or rented unit | Commercial water damage | Shared walls and who approves work. |
| Wet walls or floors after the water is out | Structural drying | Materials and drying days. |
| Water that came in with a storm | Storm water damage cleanup | Roof or grade entry points. |
What the weather has done in Romulus
Storms can overwhelm local drains. On July 28, 2025 the National Weather Service recorded 3.31 inches of rain in Romulus in about an hour and a half, with flooded roads, stranded vehicles and downed power lines reported in the area.
That event is a regional weather record and not a claim about any one street in Five Points. It is a reminder to know where your shutoff is, keep photos of your belongings and call early when water enters a building.
Documentation and insurance
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services says flood damage is not covered by a standard homeowners policy. Limited water or sewer back-up coverage can be added by endorsement, so ask your agent what your policy says.
Tell your insurer you have water damage, photograph everything and keep damaged items until the insurer says you can discard them. We provide a written scope and moisture readings that you can hand to an adjuster.
Questions people ask
Yes. Romulus uses ZIP codes 48174 and 48184, and the Five Points and downtown streets around Goddard Road are within our Romulus coverage. Call, give your address and the person on the phone will confirm.
Yes. The line is open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Tell us where the water is and we will explain the first steps.
Yes. We handle residential and commercial jobs, and for a rented space we ask who owns the building and who approves the work before we plan the job.
Neighborhood-specific FEMA flood-zone status is not verified here. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for your exact address and ask your insurer what your policy covers.
Photograph each wet room, the source of the water and any damaged belongings before anything is moved. Video of the whole area can also help your insurer see what happened.