Water Damage Blog for Farmington and Dakota County
Local water problems one at a time: snowmelt in the basement, frozen supply lines, sump pumps, ice dams and what a claim file needs.
Shakopee and the Minnesota River: Water in a Lower Level
River rise and heavy rain can put unclean water into a Shakopee lower level. See why storm water is treated as contaminated and what the first steps involve.
Frozen Water Service Pipe in Richfield: What the City Advises
No water anywhere in a Richfield home? See the city signs of a frozen service pipe, how to warm it safely and what happens when a frozen pipe thaws and leaks.
Northfield Snowmelt: Cannon River Flood or Local Drainage?
A wet Northfield lower level in spring can mean river water or local storm drainage. Learn how to tell them apart, why it matters and what to record.
Washer and Dishwasher Leaks in a Northfield Rental Unit
A washer or dishwasher leak in a Northfield rental involves a tenant and a landlord. See how to stop the water, document it and dry the unit.
Farmington Snowmelt and Sump Pumps: When the Pit Falls Behind
A sump pump can fall behind in a spring melt. See why it fails, what to do while the pit rises and how a Farmington lower level is dried after water gets in.
Farmington Sewage Backups: Lift Stations, Interceptors, Cleanup
Where does Farmington sewage go, and what does a backup mean? See the city and Metropolitan Council path, then the cleanup steps for contaminated water.
Cottage Grove River Acres Basements and Mississippi High Water
River Acres backs up to the Mississippi River. See what a wet Cottage Grove lower level needs first, why river water is unclean and how drying is measured.
Ceiling Leaks From the Unit Above in Burnsville Condominiums
A dripping ceiling in a Burnsville condo or apartment often starts upstairs. Learn what to shut off, who to tell and how wet drywall and joist bays are dried.
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