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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Hammond, Louisiana Area
Hammond, Louisiana has 3 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 55 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Hammond, Louisiana Different
Hammond sits on flat, low ground in Tangipahoa Parish, crossed by the Tangipahoa and Natalbany rivers and many smaller creeks. When heavy rain stalls over the area, those streams rise fast and water spreads into neighborhoods far from any river. The floods of March and August 2016 put water in homes across Tangipahoa and nearby parishes. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.
Hurricanes reach this far inland with strong wind and heavy rain. Hurricane Ida in August 2021 brought downed trees, roof damage and long power outages to Hammond and the surrounding area. A tree through the roof lets rain into the attic right away, so tarp any opening as soon as it is safe. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.
Heat and humidity make mold move quickly, so wet drywall and carpet pad need to come out or dry within 24 to 48 hours. Many older homes sit on raised pier foundations, where water collects underneath and feeds mold under the floor. Hammond is also a college town, and renters should tell the landlord about any leak in writing right away and photograph the damage.
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Checking a License in Hammond, Louisiana
Louisiana licenses mold remediation through the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, so ask any company doing mold work for its mold remediation license and look it up with the board before you sign. Residential building and home improvement work also fall under the same board, so ask for that license or registration for the rebuild too.
Plumbing and electrical work need state licensed trades, so have a licensed electrician check anything that was under water before power goes back on. For the drying and cleanup, ask whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage and mold remediation, and ask for proof of liability and workers compensation insurance.