Water damage help in Fargo, ND
- Areas: North Fargo, South Fargo, Hawthorne, Horace Mann
- 13 ZIP codes covered
- Free referral, no obligation
Homes in Fargo and how they leak
Almost every Fargo home has a basement, and most have a sump pump that runs for weeks each spring. Hawthorne and Horace Mann have houses from the early 1900s; south Fargo and West Fargo are newer, with finished lower levels. The clay left by glacial Lake Agassiz swells and shrinks, which cracks basement walls and floors.
Local issues that cause water damage
Spring flooding and seepage
The Red River crested at a record 40.84 feet in March 2009, and the city has fought major floods several times since 1997. Even without a river flood, snowmelt raises groundwater against basement walls. See basement flooding cleanup.
Sump pump failure
A pump that burns out, freezes at the discharge line or loses power lets the pit overflow into a finished basement within hours.
Frozen pipes
Weeks of subzero cold freeze lines in exterior walls, garages and above uninsulated rim joists, and a furnace failure can freeze a whole house.
Common calls in Fargo
Basement flooding cleanup
Sump pump failures, seepage and storm water in basements.
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Burst pipe cleanup
Frozen and failed pipes, supply lines and fittings.
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Sewage backup cleanup
Toilet overflows and sewer line backups (Category 3).
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Structural drying and dehumidification
Measured drying of framing, subfloor, drywall and slab.
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Fargo at a glance
- State
- North Dakota
- County or area
- Cass County
- Neighborhoods
- North Fargo, South Fargo, Hawthorne, Horace Mann, West Fargo
- ZIP codes covered
- 58102, 58103, 58104, 58105, 58106, 58107, 58108, 58109, 58121, 58122, 58124, 58125, 58126
- Who does the work
- Independent local restoration companies
Questions from Fargo homeowners
My sump pump discharge line froze. What can I do?
Disconnect the frozen section if you can and run a temporary hose away from the foundation so the pump can keep working. A discharge line that is blocked will burn out the pump or flood the pit.
Is seepage through my basement wall covered by insurance?
Usually not. Groundwater seepage is excluded from most homeowners policies, and sump overflow is covered only with a water backup endorsement. Overland river flooding needs flood insurance.
Can a basement be dried properly in a Fargo winter?
Yes. Crews keep the space heated and use dehumidifiers and air movers. Cold outside air is very dry, which can help, but the structure itself must be warm enough to release moisture.
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Water damage in Fargo?
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