Water damage in La Vista
A lot of La Vista's homes went up in the 1960s and 1970s, so many houses here are now old enough for original parts to wear out. Water heaters, supply lines, sump pumps and the cast iron drain stacks in those homes are the usual sources of water damage. Split-level and ranch homes with partly finished basements are common, and water that reaches the lower level spreads under paneling and carpet.
Storms are the other big source. Heavy rain overwhelms gutters and sump pits, and homes on lower ground near the creeks that run through town see more seepage. Downspouts that empty right next to the foundation make it worse.
Winter brings frozen pipes in outside walls and garages, especially in older homes with little wall insulation. When a pipe splits, shut off the main valve, open a faucet to drain the lines, and call. Crews cover the 68128 ZIP code and the rest of La Vista.