Shelby County
Water damage & mold help in Memphis, TN
Memphis sits on bluffs above the Mississippi River, and its older neighborhoods are full of early-1900s homes on crawlspaces. Severe storms, heavy rain, humidity and occasional hard freezes cause most water damage. The February 2021 freeze burst pipes and left much of the city under a boil-water notice.
Areas served
Midtown · Cooper-Young · East Memphis · Germantown area · Whitehaven
ZIPs include 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38111
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Memphis homes and water damage
Midtown and Cooper-Young have early-1900s bungalows and craftsman homes on crawlspaces with aging plumbing, while East Memphis and Whitehaven have post-war brick ranch homes. Many Midtown homes have been updated over the years, but original crawlspace plumbing is still common.
Severe storms
Spring and late-fall storms bring tornadoes, straight-line winds and falling trees.
Freezes
The February 2021 freeze burst pipes across Memphis and stressed the water system.
Crawlspace moisture
Humid summers keep crawlspaces damp, causing mold and wood rot.
Flash flooding
Heavy rain floods low streets and creeks like Nonconnah Creek.
Mississippi River levels
Very high Mississippi River levels, as in 2011, flood low areas near the river and its tributaries, including parts of the Wolf River and Nonconnah Creek basins.
Expansive clay soils
Clay soils in the Memphis area shift with wet and dry seasons, cracking foundations and buried pipes.
AC condensate leaks
Hot, humid summers keep AC running, and clogged condensate lines overflow into ceilings and closets.
Older cast-iron drains
Many older homes have original cast-iron drain lines that corrode and leak under floors.
Common calls in Memphis
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Memphis at a glance
- County
- Shelby County
- Neighborhoods
- Midtown, Cooper-Young, East Memphis, Germantown area
- ZIP codes
- 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38111
- Nearby
- Nashville, TN, Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, Little Rock, AR
Memphis questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Memphis?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from Memphis and Shelby County Code Enforcement.
How do I verify a Tennessee contractor?
Search the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors for projects of $25,000 or more.
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