Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Hattiesburg Area

What Makes Hattiesburg Different

Hattiesburg sits in the Pine Belt of south Mississippi, where the Leaf River and the Bouie River meet. The weather is hot and humid most of the year, and wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Heavy rain can raise the rivers and creeks fast, so homes on low ground should check their flood risk.

Tornadoes are a real risk here. In 2013 a strong tornado tore through Hattiesburg and Petal, damaging homes and the university campus. Hurricanes that come ashore on the Gulf Coast can still bring damaging wind and heavy rain this far inland, as Katrina did in 2005.

Tall pines fall onto roofs in storms, and a tarp over the hole is the first job before the rain comes back. Many homes sit over crawlspaces where moisture feeds mold under the floor. Many older homes near downtown were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.