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Water damage & mold help in St. Louis, MO
St. Louis sits where the Missouri and Mississippi rivers meet, and its neighborhoods are full of 19th- and early-20th-century brick homes with basements. Older sewers, heavy storms and the rivers drive most water damage. Record rainfall in July 2022 caused flash flooding across the region.
Areas served
Soulard · Central West End · The Hill · Tower Grove · Lafayette Square
ZIPs include 63119, 63121, 63122, 63123, 63124, 63125
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St. Louis homes and water damage
Brick homes with basements dominate, many with clay sewer laterals and floor drains connected to combined sewers. South City's brick homes and flats from the late 1800s to the 1930s have deep basements, original clay laterals and limestone or brick foundations that seep during heavy rain. Many are owner-occupied two-family flats, so leaks between floors are common.
Flash flooding
Record rainfall on July 26, 2022 flooded homes and streets across St. Louis.
Basement sewer backups
Combined sewers in older neighborhoods back up into basements during heavy rain.
River flooding
The Mississippi and Missouri rivers flood low-lying areas, as in the great flood of 1993.
Brick home basements
St. Louis's brick homes almost all have basements with floor drains connected to the sewer, which back up during heavy storms.
River des Peres
The River des Peres, which carries both stormwater and sewage, overflows in heavy rain and floods nearby neighborhoods.
Ice storms and freezes
Winter ice storms and hard freezes knock out power and freeze pipes.
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St. Louis at a glance
- County
- Independent city
- Neighborhoods
- Soulard, Central West End, The Hill, Tower Grove
- ZIP codes
- 63119, 63121, 63122, 63123, 63124, 63125
- Nearby
- Kansas City, MO, Chicago, IL, Wichita, KS
St. Louis questions
Is sewer backup covered by insurance in St. Louis?
Usually only with a sewer or water backup endorsement.
Do I need a permit for repairs in St. Louis?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of St. Louis Building Division.
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