Water damage help in Sioux Falls, SD
- Areas: McKennan Park, Cathedral Historic District, All Saints, East Side
- 13 ZIP codes covered
- Free referral, no obligation
Homes in Sioux Falls and how they leak
The Cathedral, All Saints and McKennan Park neighborhoods have homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s with stone or block basements. The fast-growing south and east sides are newer houses and townhomes with finished basements, drain tile and sump pits. Nearly every home has plumbing below grade.
Local issues that cause water damage
Snowmelt and river flooding
In March 2019, rapid snowmelt and rain sent the Big Sioux River and Skunk Creek out of their banks. Saturated ground at thaw pushes water into basements. See basement flooding cleanup.
Severe storms
Three tornadoes struck the city on the night of September 10, 2019, damaging roofs and buildings on the south side. Hail and straight-line winds open roofs to rain most summers.
Frozen pipes
Subzero stretches freeze pipes in exterior walls, over garages and in rooms above unheated spaces.
Common calls in Sioux Falls
Basement flooding cleanup
Sump pump failures, seepage and storm water in basements.
Learn more →Burst pipe cleanup
Frozen and failed pipes, supply lines and fittings.
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Storm and roof leak water damage
Hail, wind, ice and heavy rain getting in through the roof.
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Sewage backup cleanup
Toilet overflows and sewer line backups (Category 3).
Learn more →Also available: emergency water damage steps and all water damage services.
Sioux Falls at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County or area
- Minnehaha County
- Neighborhoods
- McKennan Park, Cathedral Historic District, All Saints, East Side, Southwest Sioux Falls
- ZIP codes covered
- 57101, 57103, 57104, 57105, 57106, 57107, 57108, 57109, 57110, 57117, 57186, 57193, 57197
- Who does the work
- Independent local restoration companies
Questions from Sioux Falls homeowners
Water came up through my basement floor drain in Sioux Falls. Is it sewage?
Assume it is until shown otherwise. Floor drains connect to the sanitary sewer, and backups carry contamination. Keep out of the water and have it cleaned professionally.
How long does a finished basement take to dry?
Typically three to five days of drying after wet materials are removed, longer if concrete and framing are saturated. Progress is confirmed with moisture readings.
My pipes froze but have not burst. What should I do?
Shut off the main, open the faucets, and warm the area gradually with room heat. Never use an open flame. Watch for leaks as the pipe thaws, since splits often appear only then.
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Water damage in Sioux Falls?
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