Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Lawrence, Kansas Area

What Makes Lawrence, Kansas Different

Lawrence sits on the south bank of the Kansas River, with the Wakarusa River and Clinton Lake to the south and west. North Lawrence lies in the river bottom behind a levee, and heavy rain can fill the creeks in town fast. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it, so homes on low ground should know their flood risk.

Spring and summer storms bring hail, straight line winds, heavy rain and tornado warnings. A hail damaged roof can leak for months before a stain shows on a ceiling, so have it checked after any big storm. Winters swing from mild to bitter cold, and pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawlspaces freeze and split.

Most homes have basements, and a failed sump pump in a spring storm is one of the most common water losses. Many homes near downtown and the university are old houses split into rentals, where a leak in one unit reaches the next. Many were built long before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.