Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Topeka Area

What Makes Topeka Different

Topeka sits along the Kansas River, and Shunganunga Creek and its branches wind through the south and west sides of the city. Heavy spring and summer storms can push these creeks out of their banks quickly, and low streets and basements near them take water first. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

This is tornado country. The June 1966 tornado cut straight across the city, and spring storms still bring hail, straight line winds and heavy rain every year. A hail damaged roof can leak for months before a stain shows on a ceiling, so have the roof 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 sump pump that fails in a spring storm is one of the most common water losses. Many older homes near downtown were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.