Water damage repair and restoration in St. Louis, MO
St. Louis sits where the Missouri and Mississippi rivers meet, and heavy rain is its main water threat: flash flooding in July 2022 broke daily rainfall records and flooded homes across the area. The city's century-old brick homes add their own risks, from failing clay sewer laterals to basements that take on water during long rains.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in St. Louis, MO, stop the source if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 61 St. Louis ZIP codes are covered. The most common local causes are flash flooding, basement seepage and sewer lateral failures.
- ZIP codes
- 61
- County
- St. Louis County
- State
- Missouri
- Top risk
- Flash flooding
All 61 covered St. Louis ZIP codes
63101, 63102, 63103, 63104, 63105, 63106, 63107, 63108, 63109, 63110, 63111, 63112, 63113, 63114, 63115, 63116, 63117, 63118, 63119, 63120, 63121, 63122, 63123, 63124, 63125, 63126, 63127, 63128, 63129, 63130, 63131, 63132, 63133, 63134, 63135, 63136, 63137, 63138, 63139, 63140, 63141, 63143, 63144, 63146, 63147, 63150, 63155, 63156, 63157, 63158, 63160, 63163, 63164, 63166, 63169, 63177, 63178, 63179, 63180, 63188, 63197
Local risks
Water damage risks for St. Louis homes
St. Louis is famous for brick: two-family flats, shotgun houses and four-squares in neighborhoods like Soulard, Tower Grove and The Hill, many built before 1930 with stone foundations and older sewer laterals. The county suburbs have more mid-century ranch homes with finished basements.
Flash flooding
Intense storms overwhelm creeks and storm sewers, flooding streets, basements and low-lying homes quickly.
Basement seepage
Older stone and brick foundations let water in during long rains, especially where gutters and downspouts drain next to the house.
Sewer lateral failures
Old clay laterals crack and fill with roots, leading to backups into basement drains.
FAQ
St. Louis questions
Who do I call for water damage in St. Louis?
For water, fire or smoke damage in St. Louis, MO, stop the source if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 61 St. Louis ZIP codes are covered. The most common local causes are flash flooding, basement seepage and sewer lateral failures.
Is basement flooding in St. Louis covered by insurance?
Water from a burst pipe is often covered. Surface or river flooding needs flood insurance, and sewer backup needs a water backup endorsement on most policies.
Do I need a permit for water damage repairs in St. Louis?
Many plumbing, electrical and structural repairs need a permit from the city's Building Division or your county or municipality. Ask your contractor before work starts.
Common calls
Most requested in St. Louis
Flooded Basement Cleanup
Flooded basement cleanup means pumping out the water, removing wet carpet, drywall and insulation that can't be saved, cleaning and disinfecting, and drying the space with dehumidifiers.
About flooded basement cleanup
Sewage Backup Cleanup
Sewage backup cleanup is category 3 water work: crews in protective gear remove the waste water and every porous material it touched, clean and disinfect hard surfaces, and dry the area.
About sewage backup cleanup
Storm and Flood Damage
Storm and flood cleanup removes outside water that entered through the roof, windows, doors or foundation, discards porous materials it contaminated, and dries the structure.
About storm and flood damage
Mold Remediation
Mold remediation contains the affected area, removes moldy porous materials, cleans hard surfaces and fixes the moisture problem that caused it.
About mold remediationAlso available: emergency water removal and every water and fire damage service.
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