Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Bismarck Area

What Makes Bismarck Different

Bismarck and Mandan sit on opposite banks of the Missouri River, with the Heart River joining from the Mandan side. In 2011 high releases from the dams upstream flooded low ground along the river for weeks. Ice jams in late winter and early spring can also push water out of the channel with little warning, so homes near the river should check their flood risk.

Winters are long and very cold, and pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawlspaces freeze and split. Blizzards pack snow into attics through vents, and heavy snow builds ice dams on homes with little attic insulation. When the snow melts in spring, water runs toward foundations and into basements.

Most homes have basements, and a sump pump with a battery backup prevents a lot of damage in a wet spring. Summer storms bring hail and strong wind. Wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Many older homes near downtown were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.