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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Astoria, Oregon Area
Astoria has 4 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 186 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Astoria, Oregon Different
Astoria sits on steep hills near the mouth of the Columbia River, and it is one of the rainiest cities in Oregon. Rain falls most days from fall through spring, and many old homes have a hard time drying out. Mold and wood rot are constant concerns here, especially in basements, crawlspaces and rooms with poor airflow. Bath fans, a dehumidifier and good gutters do a lot of the work.
Winter storms bring hurricane force gusts to the coast in some years. The great coastal storm of December 2007 cut power to Astoria for days and brought down trees across the county. Wind driven rain gets behind siding and window trim, and leaks can stay hidden inside the wall for months. Check the attic and the inside of outside walls after any big storm.
Many Astoria homes are Victorian era houses built on hillsides with old foundations and old plumbing. Water runs downhill into basements, and landslides are a real risk on soaked slopes. Test for lead paint and asbestos before tearing into walls in any home built before 1978, and watch for new cracks in walls, driveways or retaining walls after a wet winter.
Most Reviewed in Astoria
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SERVPRO of Clatsop, Columbia Counties24/7
4.8 from 92 public reviews
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
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Elements Environmental Services
4.8 from 19 public reviews
Water DamageMoldMold TestingSewageAsbestos
- 4
Checking a License in Astoria
Oregon requires contractors who work on homes to be licensed by the Construction Contractors Board. Look up the license number on the board’s website before you sign and check that the bond and insurance are active. For homes on the Washington side, including Chinook, contractors register with the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, so check there. Neither state has a separate mold license, so ask whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage and mold remediation, and ask for proof of liability and workers compensation insurance.
What Jobs Cost in Astoria
| Job | Typical in Astoria | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $950 to $2,900 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,250 to $5,800 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,450 to $5,800 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,950 to $7,300 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $300 to $950 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $475 to $2,400 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,900 to $24,500 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,150 to $4,900 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,450 to $2,900 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $9,700 to $19,500 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $300 to $700 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $475 to $1,450 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $950 to $2,900 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,950 to $14,500 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $14,500 to $24,500 | $15,000 to $25,000 |