Clark County
Water damage & mold help in Jeffersonville, IN
Jeffersonville sits on the Ohio River across from Louisville. The great flood of 1937 submerged most of the city, and a floodwall now protects it. Heavy rain, severe storms, freezes and older homes with basements drive most water damage.
Areas served
Old Jeffersonville · Claysburg · Ingram · Utica area · North Jeffersonville
ZIPs include 47130, 47131, 47132, 47133, 47134, 47144
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Jeffersonville homes and water damage
Old Jeffersonville has 19th- and early-1900s homes with basements and aging plumbing. North Jeffersonville has mostly newer homes. Many Old Jeffersonville homes have stone or brick basements, plaster walls and older plumbing, and sit behind the Ohio River floodwall. When the river is high, groundwater pressure can push water into basements through foundation walls and floor drains. Newer homes north of town usually have finished basements with sump pumps.
Ohio River flooding
The 1937 flood submerged the city, and high water still threatens low areas.
Basement flooding
Heavy rain floods older basements.
Severe storms
Spring storms bring hail and high winds.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes in older homes.
Older plumbing
Older homes have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains.
Sewer backups
Heavy storms overload older sewers and back water into basement floor drains.
Ice dams
Snow and freeze-thaw cycles cause ice dams that leak into upstairs ceilings.
Older plumbing
Older homes have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains that leak and clog with age.
Common calls in Jeffersonville
- Water Damage in Jeffersonville
- Mold Removal in Jeffersonville
- Fire & Smoke Damage
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Flood damage cleanup in Jeffersonville
- Structural drying
- Burst pipe water damage
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Jeffersonville at a glance
- County
- Clark County
- Neighborhoods
- Old Jeffersonville, Claysburg, Ingram, Utica area
- ZIP codes
- 47130, 47131, 47132, 47133, 47134, 47144
- Nearby
- Indianapolis, IN, Bloomington, IN, Hammond, IN, Muncie, IN, Louisville, KY
Jeffersonville questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Jeffersonville?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Jeffersonville Building Commissioner's office.
Do I need flood insurance in Jeffersonville?
Homeowners policies exclude flood. Low areas near the Ohio River are in FEMA flood zones.
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