Service area · Ada County, ID
Water damage help in Boise, ID
Boise is Idaho's capital and largest city, from the historic North End and East End near the foothills to the Bench, West Boise and fast-growing southwest subdivisions.
- Neighborhoods
- North End, East End, Bench, Southwest Boise
Boise: call now
(833) 785-0343Boise homes and how water gets in
The North End and East End have early-1900s homes with basements, older plumbing and radiators; the Bench and central Boise have mid-century homes, many with basements or crawl spaces; newer southwest and west Boise subdivisions are mostly on crawl spaces or slabs. Cold winters freeze pipes in crawl spaces and exterior walls, and spring runoff and summer storms test basements and roofs.
Frozen and burst pipes
Winter cold snaps freeze pipes in crawl spaces, garages and exterior walls; the leak often appears as the pipe thaws.
Basements in older homes
North End and Bench basements can take on water from failed sump pumps, groundwater or plumbing leaks.
Crawl-space leaks
Leaks under homes soak insulation and subfloors before they show inside.
Snow and ice on roofs
Ice dams and heavy snow can push water under shingles into ceilings.
What shapes the risk in Boise
Boise, on the Boise River, has cold winters with freezing nights and snow, and hot, dry summers. Water damage is mostly a winter problem here: frozen pipes in crawl spaces and exterior walls, and ice pushing water into ceilings. 17% of homes were built before 1960, where older plumbing is more exposed.
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Boise homes by the numbers
- Median year built
- 1986
- Built 2000 or later
- 25%
- Built before 1960
- 17%
- Detached single-family
- 64%
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Heat with utility gas
- 63%
- 17% of homes were built before 1960. Original supply and drain lines in houses that age fail more often, and some older building materials need testing before they are cut out during drying or rebuild.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Boise, ID (106,279 housing units).
Most common water damage causes in Boise
- Water Damage Restoration in Boise
- Burst Pipe Water Damage
- Ceiling Water Damage
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
Also available in Boise: fire and smoke damage restoration, and every service on our full list of 22 restoration services.
Boise at a glance
- Neighborhoods
- North End, East End, Bench, Southwest Boise, Harris Ranch
- ZIP codes
- 83702, 83703, 83704, 83705, 83706, 83709, 83712, 83713, 83716
- County / state
- Ada County, Idaho
Boise homeowners ask
What should I do if a pipe bursts in my Boise home?
Shut off the main water valve, turn off power to wet areas and call for extraction and drying. Photograph the damage for insurance.
How do I prevent frozen pipes in a Boise crawl space?
Close crawl-space vents in winter, insulate exposed pipes and keep heat on in the house.
Can a flooded basement be dried?
Yes, with extraction, dehumidifiers and air movers; porous materials may need removal.