Water damage help in Salt Lake City, UT
- Areas: Sugar House, the Avenues, Rose Park, Liberty Wells
- 38 ZIP codes covered
- Free referral, no obligation
Homes in Salt Lake City and how they leak
The Avenues, Sugar House and Liberty Wells have bungalows and Victorians from 1890 to 1940 with basements, old sewer laterals and galvanized pipe. Nearly every home has a basement, and many are finished as apartments.
Local issues that cause water damage
Spring runoff
After the record snowpack of 2023, Emigration Creek overflowed along 1700 South and groundwater rose under basements. In 1983, runoff turned State Street into a river. See basement flooding cleanup.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps burst pipes in older homes and unheated spaces.
Ice dams
Heavy bench snow builds ice at the eaves of older roofs.
Common calls in Salt Lake City
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.
Learn more →Ice dam water damage
Meltwater backing up under shingles in snow country.
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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.
Salt Lake City at a glance
- State
- Utah
- County or area
- Salt Lake County
- Neighborhoods
- Sugar House, the Avenues, Rose Park, Liberty Wells, the East Bench
- ZIP codes covered
- 38 ZIP codes. Use the ZIP checker below to confirm yours.
- Who does the work
- Independent local restoration companies
Questions from Salt Lake City homeowners
My basement apartment got wet from groundwater. Is it covered?
Usually not. Homeowners policies exclude seepage and groundwater, and flood policies cover very little in basements.
How do I prepare for a big snowmelt year?
Clear window wells, extend downspouts, test the sump pump and keep sandbags handy if you are near a creek.
Can an earthquake cause water damage here?
Yes. Shaking can break water lines and loosen fittings, as some homes found after the March 2020 Magna earthquake. Afterward, check for leaks and know where your main shutoff is.
Other cities we cover
See how Utah's weather, housing and rules affect water damage on the Utah page.
Water damage in Salt Lake City?
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