Local guides / Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City Homeowner Guides
Plain answers to the questions Salt Lake City homeowners ask most, checked against city, state and federal sources.
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Water in the House: Who to Call
Is it the city's problem or yours? A quick way to tell, the numbers to have, and what to do while you wait.
Read the guide →Spring Runoff and Flooding
A big snow year in the Wasatch is great for skiing and hard on creekside basements. How to check your risk, where to get sandbags, and what your insurance probably does not cover.
Read the guide →Mold After Water Damage
A musty smell weeks after a leak usually means something never fully dried. How big a problem it is, what you can handle yourself, and when to bring in help.
Read the guide →Earthquakes and Water Heaters
Most people think about falling bookshelves when they think about earthquakes. A 40 or 50 gallon tank of water that tips over and snaps its lines can do more damage to your house. Here is how to keep it standing.
Read the guide →Sewer Backup: Who Pays
Water rising out of a basement floor drain is one of the worst calls a homeowner can make. Here is who to call first in Salt Lake City, how responsibility splits between you and the city, and how to get the cleanup right.
Read the guide →Call any time
Water Where It Should Not Be?
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