Hennepin County
Water damage & mold help in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis has long, very cold winters, and most of its water damage comes from the cold: frozen pipes, ice dams and spring snowmelt. Early-1900s homes in Longfellow, Northeast and Linden Hills nearly all have basements, many finished, which raises the cost of any water loss.
Areas served
Uptown · Northeast · Longfellow · Linden Hills · North Loop
ZIPs include 55405, 55412, 55418, 55419, 55422, 55427
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Minneapolis homes and water damage
Older homes have limited insulation, which leads to ice dams, and basements with original drain tile and stone or block foundations. Southwest and Northeast Minneapolis are full of 1910s–1940s stucco and bungalow homes with full basements. Many were insulated poorly or not at all when built, which is why ice dams are so common, and basements were often finished later without waterproofing.
Ice dams
Heat loss through older roofs creates ice dams that push meltwater into walls and ceilings.
Frozen pipes
Extended sub-zero cold freezes pipes in exterior walls and crawlspaces.
Spring snowmelt
Melting snow saturates soil and floods basements.
Finished basements
Many Minneapolis homes have finished lower levels, so snowmelt seepage or a sump failure damages flooring, drywall and belongings.
Aging clay sewer laterals
Older homes have clay sewer laterals that crack and fill with roots, causing basement backups.
Summer storms and hail
Severe summer storms bring hail and wind that damage roofs.
Common calls in Minneapolis
- Burst pipe water damage in Minneapolis
- Ceiling water damage repair
- Water damage restoration
- Mold remediation
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Minneapolis at a glance
- County
- Hennepin County
- Neighborhoods
- Uptown, Northeast, Longfellow, Linden Hills
- ZIP codes
- 55405, 55412, 55418, 55419, 55422, 55427
- Nearby
- St. Paul, MN, Milwaukee, WI, Fargo, ND
Minneapolis questions
How do I prevent ice dams in Minneapolis?
Air-seal and insulate the attic, improve ventilation, and remove snow from the roof edge after big storms.
Do I need a permit for repairs in Minneapolis?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Minneapolis Development Review.
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