Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Mankato Area

What Makes Mankato Different

Mankato sits where the Blue Earth River meets the Minnesota River, and both rivers rise with spring snowmelt and heavy rain. Levees protect parts of the city, but low ground and basements near the rivers still take water. A standard homeowners policy does not cover flood, so a separate policy is worth a look near the water.

Winters are long and very cold. Pipes in exterior walls, crawlspaces and garages freeze and split, and the leak usually shows up when things warm up. Heavy snow brings ice dams along the eaves of homes with little attic insulation, and meltwater backs up into ceilings and walls.

Spring and summer bring strong storms with hail and high wind. In 1998, a tornado tore through St. Peter and damaged much of the town. Many homes here have basements, so a working sump pump with a battery backup and a dehumidifier are some of the best protection you can buy.