Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Anniston and Oxford, Alabama Area

What Makes Anniston and Oxford, Alabama Different

Anniston and Oxford sit in the foothills of the Appalachians in northeast Alabama. Many older homes in Anniston were built long before 1978, including large historic houses and small mill village homes. Lead paint is common, and old plaster, pipe wrap and floor tile may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out.

Severe storms and tornadoes are a real risk here. An EF3 tornado struck Jacksonville and its university campus in March 2018. Wind damage opens roofs and walls, and the rain that follows soaks attics and ceilings. Tarp any opening as soon as it is safe, photograph everything, and start drying the same day. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.

Heavy rain runs fast off the ridges, and homes at the bottom of a slope or near a creek can take water in the crawlspace or basement. Choccolocco Creek and smaller streams rise quickly in a slow storm. Summers are hot and humid, so wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours.