Jackson County
Water damage & mold help in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City sits where the Kansas and Missouri rivers meet, and river flooding has shaped the city, including the great flood of 1993. Older neighborhoods like Brookside and Waldo have homes with basements, and the city's older combined sewers back up during heavy rain. Hail, tornadoes and ice storms add to the risk.
Areas served
Westport · Brookside · Waldo · River Market · Northland
ZIPs include 64116, 64117, 64118, 64119, 64151, 64152
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Kansas City homes and water damage
Brookside, Waldo and Westport have early-1900s homes with basements and aging plumbing. The Northland has newer suburban homes, many with finished basements. Many older homes have basements with floor drains tied to the sewer.
Basement sewer backups
Combined sewers in older neighborhoods back up during heavy rain, and the city's Smart Sewer program is upgrading the system.
River flooding
The Missouri and Kansas rivers flood low-lying areas during prolonged rain.
Hail and tornadoes
Severe storms bring hail and tornadoes that damage roofs.
Ice storms
Winter ice storms knock out power and freeze pipes.
Older roofs
Many older homes have aging roofs that leak after hail or heavy spring storms.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls and older homes.
Expansive clay soils
Clay soils shift with wet and dry seasons, stressing foundations and buried pipes.
Older plumbing
Older homes in Westport and Midtown have aging supply lines and cast-iron drains.
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Kansas City at a glance
- County
- Jackson County
- Neighborhoods
- Westport, Brookside, Waldo, River Market
- ZIP codes
- 64116, 64117, 64118, 64119, 64151, 64152
- Nearby
- St. Louis, MO, Topeka, KS
Kansas City questions
Is sewer backup covered by insurance in Kansas City?
Usually only with a sewer or water backup endorsement.
Do I need a permit for repairs in Kansas City?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Kansas City Development Services.
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