Water damage restoration in Sioux Falls, SD
Updated 2026-11-02
If water is coming into your Sioux Falls home, stop the source, cut power to wet areas if it is safe, and start drying within 24 to 48 hours, because that is the window the EPA gives to prevent mold growth. Call us and we will connect you with an independent local water damage restoration company serving Sioux Falls, Brandon, Harrisburg, Tea and nearby towns.
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What should you do in the first hour?
- Stay safe. Keep out of standing water near outlets or appliances, and do not run a generator indoors or within 20 feet of doors and windows (SD Department of Health).
- Stop the water. Shut the main water valve for a burst pipe; for a sump or sewer problem, stop using drains.
- Document it. Photos and video of every wet room before anything is moved.
- Call your insurer and a restoration company. Drying equipment usually needs to start the same day.
What can a restoration company help with?
- Flooded basement cleanup after heavy rain, snowmelt or a failed sump pump
- Burst and frozen pipes in winter
- Sewer backup cleanup, which needs extra precautions
- Mold after water damage
- What restoration costs and how insurance usually treats each type of water
Why is water damage so common in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls sees both extremes. 2019 was the city's wettest year on record at 39.54 inches, and the record low is −42°F (NWS), which is cold enough to freeze pipes in exterior walls and unheated spaces. Heavy rain in June 2024 brought the city its wettest two-day period on record, 6.49 inches, and pushed the Big Sioux River to a record crest (SDPB). In September 2019, two days of rain caused major flooding on the Big Sioux and water got into many buildings (NWS).
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Frequently asked questions
How fast does mold grow after water damage?
The EPA advises drying water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth (EPA). After that, porous materials such as drywall, carpet pad and insulation often have to be removed rather than dried.
Do I need a permit to repair water damage in Sioux Falls?
After the 2024 floods the City said any repair beyond removing drywall needs a building permit, including replacing electrical outlets less than 2 feet above the floor (City of Sioux Falls). Drying and tear-out usually come first; rebuilding is when permits apply.
Does homeowners insurance cover a flooded basement?
It depends on where the water came from. Flood water from outside is covered only by flood insurance, which is separate from a homeowners policy (SD Division of Insurance). Sewer or drain backup usually needs a separate endorsement. A sudden burst pipe is commonly covered under the homeowners policy itself. Check your declarations page.
Is this a restoration company?
No. We are an independent referral service that connects you with independent local water damage restoration companies. We do not do the work ourselves.