Overland sits just west of the city limits with a tight grid of mid-century homes built mostly between 1945 and 1965. Many are brick or frame on slab or crawl-space foundations, and the flat lots drain poorly when heavy rains hit the combined sewer system. Water Damage Restoration crews from 10550 Kahlmeyer Dr reach Overland quickly via I-170 and Woodson Road, setting up extraction and drying before mold sets in during humid summer storms.
Winter freeze-thaw cycles and spring downpours regularly push water under garage slabs and through older window wells on streets like Lackland Road and Page Avenue. Local crews know which blocks have clay-heavy soil that holds moisture and which alleys have limited truck access, so they stage equipment on the street and run hoses through side yards without tearing up driveways.
Homeowners in Overland often need same-day water removal after roof leaks around Ritenour High School or after backups near the Rock Road corridor. The team works Mon–Fri 8am–6pm and Sat 9am–2pm to match those urgent calls.
Around 23. Overland
We regularly work near:
- 📍Lackland Road
- 📍Page Avenue
- 📍Ritenour High School
- 📍Midland Elementary School
- 📍Woodson Road
Water Damage Restoration in 23. Overland — Local Notes
- •1950s-1960s ranch and two-story homes on slab foundations crack at the perimeter during freeze-thaw cycles, letting water migrate under flooring.
- •Narrow alleys off Lackland Road and Woodson Road limit equipment placement, so crews often stage drying fans through front doors and side windows.
- •Clay soil and flat grades around Page Avenue keep water ponding against foundations after the frequent severe storms common in St. Louis.
- •Combined sewers in older blocks near Midland Elementary mean heavy rain can back up into basements within minutes of a downpour.