Boone County
Water damage & mold help in Columbia, MO
Columbia sits in central Missouri, home to the University of Missouri. Severe spring storms, hail and heavy rain cause most water damage, and creeks like Hinkson Creek rise quickly. Cold winters bring frozen pipes and ice dams, and many older homes near campus are rentals with aging plumbing.
Areas served
East Campus · North Central · Old Southwest · Benton-Stephens · South Columbia
ZIPs include 65201, 65202, 65203, 65211, 65215, 65216
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Columbia homes and water damage
East Campus, Old Southwest and Benton-Stephens have early-1900s homes with basements, many now student rentals. South Columbia has newer homes with finished basements. Many older homes near the University of Missouri are rentals with basements, plaster walls and aging plumbing. Tenants change each year, so slow leaks under sinks or behind showers can run for months before anyone reports them, leaving soft floors and mold behind.
Creek flooding
Hinkson Creek and its tributaries rise quickly in heavy rain.
Hail damage
Spring hail damages roofs and gutters, causing leaks.
Basement flooding
Heavy rain floods older basements.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls.
Student rental leaks
Rentals near Mizzou change tenants often, and slow leaks can go unreported.
Ice storms
Winter ice brings down trees and power lines, causing outages that freeze pipes.
Severe storms and tornadoes
Spring storms bring high winds and occasional tornadoes that damage roofs.
Older plumbing
Older homes near campus have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains.
Common calls in Columbia
- Water Damage in Columbia
- Mold Removal
- Fire & Smoke Damage in Columbia
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Structural drying
- Burst pipe water damage in Columbia
- Ceiling water damage repair in Columbia
- Emergency water extraction in Columbia
- Flood damage cleanup in Columbia
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Columbia at a glance
- County
- Boone County
- Neighborhoods
- East Campus, North Central, Old Southwest, Benton-Stephens
- ZIP codes
- 65201, 65202, 65203, 65211, 65215, 65216
- Nearby
- St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO, Springfield, MO, Independence, MO, Jefferson City, MO, Lee's Summit, MO
Columbia questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Columbia?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Columbia Community Development department.
Who handles water damage in a Columbia rental?
Landlords usually handle the building, while tenants need renters insurance for their own belongings.
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