Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Iowa City Area

What Makes Iowa City Different

Iowa City sits on the Iowa River, with the Coralville Reservoir just upstream. In 2008 the river flooded parts of Iowa City and Coralville, including buildings on the university campus. Heavy rain and spring snowmelt can still raise the river and the creeks, so homes on low ground should check their flood risk.

Winters are cold, and pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawlspaces can freeze and split. Most homes have basements, and spring rain raises the groundwater. A sump pump with a battery backup and gutters that carry water well away from the house prevent a lot of damage. Summer brings severe storms, hail and strong wind.

Many rentals near the university and downtown are older homes split into apartments, where a leak in one unit reaches the next. Tell the landlord about a leak right away and photograph the damage. Many of these homes were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.