Marion County
Water damage & mold help in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis spreads across flat land along the White River, with early-1900s homes in Irvington, Fountain Square and Meridian-Kessler and large post-war suburbs. Basements and crawlspaces are common, and heavy rain, sump pump failures and winter freezes drive most water damage.
Areas served
Broad Ripple · Fountain Square · Irvington · Meridian-Kessler · Castleton
ZIPs include 46220, 46250, 46260, 46205, 46224, 46226
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Indianapolis homes and water damage
Many older homes have basements with sump pumps, and some neighborhoods have aging combined sewers. Post-war suburbs in Lawrence, Castleton and the southside are full of slab and crawlspace homes from the 1950s–70s, many with original galvanized plumbing. Older homes in Meridian-Kessler and Butler-Tarkington usually have full basements with floor drains tied to the sewer.
Basement water and sump failures
Heavy rain and power outages leave basements flooded when sump pumps stop.
White River and creek flooding
The White River and Fall Creek flood during prolonged rain.
Frozen pipes
Winter cold freezes pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls.
Combined sewer overflows
Older parts of Indianapolis are served by combined sewers, and the city's DigIndy tunnel project is designed to cut overflows, but backups still happen in heavy storms.
Older Irvington and Fountain Square homes
Historic homes in Irvington and Fountain Square have stone foundations, aging plumbing and basements prone to seepage.
Severe storms and tornadoes
Central Indiana sees severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes that damage roofs.
Rapid suburban growth
Fast-growing suburbs north of the city add many new homes with finished basements, where sump pump failures are costly.
Common calls in Indianapolis
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Indianapolis at a glance
- County
- Marion County
- Neighborhoods
- Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, Irvington, Meridian-Kessler
- ZIP codes
- 46220, 46250, 46260, 46205, 46224, 46226
- Nearby
- Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH
Indianapolis questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Indianapolis?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services.
How do I prevent basement flooding in Indianapolis?
Test the sump pump each spring, add a battery backup, and extend downspouts away from the foundation.
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