Water damage help in Boise, ID
- Areas: North End, Boise Bench, Southeast Boise, West Boise
- 22 ZIP codes covered
- Free referral, no obligation
Homes in Boise and how they leak
The North End and East End have bungalows and Tudors from the early 1900s, many with basements and original galvanized supply lines. The Bench is mostly mid-century ranch houses. West and Southeast Boise are newer subdivisions on crawl spaces, with pressurized irrigation lines running through the yard.
Local issues that cause water damage
Frozen pipes and sprinkler lines
Winter nights drop well below freezing. Irrigation backflow preventers and hose bibs that were not drained in fall are common places for a split. See burst pipe cleanup.
Snow load and ice dams
The winter of 2016 to 2017 buried the Treasure Valley in snow, and ice dams and roof leaks followed across Boise.
High groundwater and river flows
In spring 2017 the Boise River ran above flood stage for more than three months. Irrigation season also raises groundwater, which seeps into crawl spaces and basements near canals.
Common calls in Boise
Burst pipe cleanup
Frozen and failed pipes, supply lines and fittings.
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Ice dam water damage
Meltwater backing up under shingles in snow country.
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Crawl space drying
Standing water and damp framing under the house.
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Appliance leak cleanup
Water heaters, washers, dishwashers, fridges and AC units.
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Boise at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County or area
- Ada County
- Neighborhoods
- North End, Boise Bench, Southeast Boise, West Boise, the Foothills
- ZIP codes covered
- 83701, 83702, 83703, 83704, 83705, 83706, 83708, 83709, 83712, 83713, 83715, 83716, 83717, 83720, 83722, 83724, 83725, 83728, 83729, 83735, 83756, 83799
- Who does the work
- Independent local restoration companies
Questions from Boise homeowners
My crawl space gets wet every summer in Boise. Why?
Irrigation season raises the water table near canals and laterals, and overwatering next to the foundation adds to it. A vapor barrier, drainage and sometimes a sump pump are the usual fixes after it is dried.
When should I blow out my sprinkler system?
Before the first hard freeze, usually in October in the Treasure Valley. Water left in the backflow preventer or lines can split them, and the leak shows up when the system is turned back on in spring.
Does dry air mean my house will dry out on its own?
Surfaces dry quickly here, but water trapped under flooring, in insulation and inside wall cavities does not. Those need air movement and dehumidifiers, checked with a moisture meter.
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