Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Cedar Rapids Area

What Makes Cedar Rapids Different

Cedar Rapids sits on the Cedar River, and the record flood of June 2008 put water into thousands of homes and much of downtown. The city has since built flood protection, but heavy spring rain can still raise the river and its creeks. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it, so check your flood risk if you live near the water.

In August 2020, a derecho with hurricane force winds tore across the city, damaging roofs and siding and bringing down huge numbers of trees. After wind damage, cover openings with a tarp as soon as it is safe, and photograph everything before cleanup. Hidden water in attics and walls can grow mold for weeks after a storm.

Winters are cold, with frozen pipes and ice dams on older homes with thin attic insulation. Many homes have basements that seep in spring, so a sump pump with a battery backup is worth having. Older homes built before 1978 may have lead paint and asbestos, so test before you sand, scrape or tear anything out.