Water Damage Restoration in the Steunenberg Historic District, Caldwell

The Steunenberg Residential Historic District is one of the most intact historic neighborhoods in Idaho, with more than 330 homes along tree lined streets near Cleveland Boulevard. Homes here were built over about 60 years, from the 1890s to the 1950s, in styles like Queen Anne, Craftsman, Tudor Revival and Colonial. These homes are beautiful, but their age brings real water damage risks. Our team knows how to dry historic homes without destroying what makes them special.

Call now: (208) 459-8732

Why Historic Homes Face More Water Damage

• Old supply linesGalvanized steel pipes rust from the inside and can burst or leak without warning.
• Cast iron and clay drainsOld sewer lines crack and let tree roots in, which leads to backups.
• Mature treesThe large trees that line these streets have roots that reach deep into older sewer laterals.
• Plaster wallsPlaster holds water longer than drywall and can crack or separate when soaked.
• Original hardwood floorsOld wood floors cup and buckle quickly when wet.
• Basements and cellarsMany older homes have basements with aging foundations.
• Little insulationOlder walls often have less insulation, so pipes are more likely to freeze in winter.

Protecting Historic Features

Historic homes in the district are protected by design review, so changes to the outside must fit the historic look. Inside, many homeowners want to keep original trim, doors, plaster and floors. We:

• Use moisture meters to find exactly where water went
• Remove only what cannot be saved
• Dry plaster and hardwood slowly and evenly
• Use wall cavity drying to avoid tearing out whole walls
• Document everything for your insurance claim

Services Most Needed Here

• Sewage backup cleanupfrom old sewer laterals and root intrusion
• Burst and frozen pipe water damage
• Basement water damage
• Structural dryingfor plaster and hardwood
• Mold remediationin older basements and crawl spaces
• Any other water problem?View all restoration services

Signs of Hidden Water in an Older Home

• Brown stains on plaster ceilings
• Cracks or bulges in plaster walls
• Cupped or raised hardwood boards
• Musty smell in the basement
• Slow drains in several fixtures at once

Nearby Areas We Serve

We also cover Downtown Caldwell to the west and the rest of the city. See all service areas.

Get Help for Your Historic Home

Call (208) 459-8732 for careful water damage restoration in the Steunenberg Historic District.