Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Everett, Washington Area

What Makes Everett, Washington Different

Everett sits on Puget Sound at the mouth of the Snohomish River. Rain falls most days from fall into spring, and roofs, gutters and crawlspaces stay damp for months. Slow leaks cause most of the mold here, because the air is rarely dry enough for wet wood and drywall to dry on their own.

The Snohomish River and its valley flood in big winter storms, when warm rain falls on mountain snow. Low farmland and roads between Everett, Snohomish and Monroe can go under water for days. Floodwater from a river is contaminated, so soaked drywall, insulation and carpet should come out rather than be dried in place. A standard homeowners policy does not cover flood.

Many homes sit over crawlspaces where damp air feeds mold on joists and insulation. A vapor barrier on the ground and gutters that drain away from the house help a lot. Winter windstorms bring down trees and cause long power outages, so tarp any roof damage the same day to keep rain out.