Metro Centre at Owings Mills and Mill Station sit side by side in the middle of Owings Mills. Metro Centre is a transit-oriented development between the Owings Mills Metro station and the former mall site, and Mill Station is the retail center built where the mall stood. Both mix homes, shops and offices, which makes water damage here a question of who owns what as much as how to dry it.
We describe these areas by their landmarks and do not claim official boundaries. This page covers apartment residents, property managers and business tenants.
What is here
The Owings Mills Mall opened in 1986 and was demolished in March 2017. Mill Station is a 620,000 square foot retail development on the site, and Costco was its first retailer, with a ribbon cutting in October 2018. Red Run Boulevard leads to Mill Station, and Painters Mill Road gives access to the Metro station.
Metro Centre sits between the station and the old mall site. Wikipedia reports that two apartment complexes, Metro Crossing Apartments and The Met at Metro Centre, were complete as of 2020, with more than 1,700 residences planned in all. Offices, a hotel, a library and a community college building are part of the plan, and that article notes that some details may be out of date.
Apartment residents: leaks from above and beside
In a multi-story residential building, water from one apartment can reach the ceiling below and the walls beside it. If you see a stain, a drip or a wet carpet edge, tell the property manager right away and ask them to shut off the affected line.
Do not wait to see how large the stain becomes. Photograph it, note the time and ask whether the unit above has a known leak.
Renters and owners: who does what
- Report the water to the property manager or landlord in writing as well as by phone
- Ask your own insurer whether renters or condo coverage applies to your belongings
- Keep receipts for hotel stays and replacement items
- Do not discard damaged belongings until your insurer has seen them
Responsibility for the building structure usually sits with the owner or association, and for your belongings with you or your insurer. Lease terms and policies decide the details, and we cannot decide them for you.
Water inside a Metro Centre unit or shop?
Call and say which kind of space it is.
Business tenants near Mill Station
For a shop or an office, the first questions are safety, power and whether you can stay open. Water near electrical equipment, a ceiling that is sagging or a floor that is slippery means the area should be closed off until it has been checked.
Our commercial water damage page explains how drying is planned around business hours, tenant improvements and landlord requirements.
How drying works in a multi-unit building
Extraction removes standing water first, as described on the water extraction page. Air movers and dehumidifiers then dry the affected materials, and moisture readings are taken each day until they match dry reference points. Our structural drying page explains the process.
In a large building, drying may involve several units, shared walls and ceiling cavities. Access to neighboring spaces is arranged through the property manager.
Records for insurers and property managers
A property manager or insurer may ask for dated photos, a description of the source and a moisture log. A written scope that lists rooms and materials helps everyone see what was affected.
Insurance coverage depends on the cause and the policy. The Maryland Insurance Administration says damage from a sudden pipe burst is generally covered while the pipe repair is not. Call your insurer or agent with questions.
Rain, drainage and flood questions
Baltimore County asks residents to report flooding by calling 311 or using the BaltCoGo app. We found no documented flooding at Metro Centre or Mill Station. Neighborhood-specific FEMA flood-zone status not verified.
The FEMA Flood Map Service Center lets you check a specific address. Heavy rain can also overwhelm roof drains and parking structures, and the resulting water in a building is handled like other storm water damage. See storm water damage cleanup.
Metro Centre and Mill Station on the map
Questions near Metro Centre and Mill Station
Tell the property manager and ask for the water to be shut off. Move belongings away, photograph the ceiling and call for help if water is still spreading.
It depends on the cause, the lease and the policies involved. Keep records and ask your landlord and your insurer.
Sometimes. It depends on safety, power and which areas are wet. Describe your space when you call so the options can be explained.
Yes if you can, but do not wait. Shut off water only where it is safe, tell the property manager and call about the water at the same time.
Dated photos, a written description of the source and daily moisture readings from the drying crew.
Water still spreading?
Describe the water at your Metro Centre and Mill Station address and get safety steps right away.