Burst pipe, leaky water heater or water in the basement? We help Frankfort homeowners get the water out, dry the home properly and document everything for insurance.
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Reach out and let us know what got wet and where. We start by listening.
Safety comes first. If water touches anything electrical, stay out; if a pipe burst, close the main valve; then get pictures. The full list is on our water damage page.
On August 1, photos showed several inches of water flowing across River Road just south of US-30 east of Frankfort, with yards flooded nearby. Roads also flooded near Frankfort on July 4.
On August 1, at 7:00 PM CDT, the National Weather Service logged a flash flood report about 1 mile southwest of Frankfort Square: Several inches of water flowing across River Road just south of US30 east of Frankfort. Most yards also flooded in vicinity, estimated at least a few feet in depth.
On July 4 at 5:00 PM CDT, another report about 1 mile south of Frankfort noted: Multiple public reports of roadway flooding near Frankfort.
Almost all Frankfort homes are owner-occupied and most are newer, with finished basements. Flooded yards put pressure on the sump and drain tile.
The reports mention Hickory Creek.
Sources: preliminary National Weather Service Local Storm Reports: Report 1 · Report 2
Frankfort housing at a glance: median year built 1999; 10% built before 1970; 65% built since 1990; 81% detached single-family; 95% owner-occupied (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates: Census Reporter).
Frankfort’s large newer lots and owner-occupied homes often have finished basements with expensive finishes, so careful drying matters.
For Frankfort homeowners, the work goes from mapping the moisture to drying the structure, and it ends with the home prepped for repairs. Nothing comes out without an explanation. See how the process works.
According to the EPA, water-damaged areas should be dried within 24–48 hours to prevent mold; our moisture readings track that. (Source: EPA) More in drying and moisture readings.
Whoever insures your home, we document the damage and meet your adjuster on site. Your claim is between you and your insurance company.
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We work with your insurance company: we document the damage with photos and measurements and help you understand the process. We are not a public adjuster; your claim is between you and your insurance company. Details are on our water damage page.
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How bad was the water around Frankfort on August 1? The National Weather Service’s preliminary flash flood report from 7:00 PM CDT on August 1 is summarized above, under this year’s Frankfort reports. (https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=LSRLOT&e=202608041551)
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