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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Hilo and on the Big Island
Hilo and the Big Island has 4 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 8 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Hilo Different
Hilo is one of the rainiest cities in the United States, and the windward side of the Big Island stays damp all year. Homes rarely dry out on their own, so mold grows on walls, ceilings, shoes and furniture, and wood rots where water sits. Wet drywall and cabinets can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start fast.
Heavy rain can turn streams and gulches into torrents in minutes, and low ground near the bay floods in big storms. Hilo has been struck by destructive tsunamis, including those of 1946 and 1960, and parts of town sit in a tsunami evacuation zone. Know your zone and your route to high ground.
In Puna, the 2018 eruption of Kilauea destroyed hundreds of homes, and volcanic gas and vog still drift across the island at times. Many homes in Puna rely on rain catchment tanks, and a leaking tank or pipe can soak a crawlspace. Salt air near the ocean corrodes metal and wiring, and termites love damp wood, so fix leaks early.
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Checking a License in Hilo and the Big Island
Hawaii licenses contractors through the Contractors License Board, part of the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Ask for the license number and look it up with the department before you sign. Plumbers and electricians are licensed by the state too. Hawaii has no 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. In older buildings, ask about asbestos and lead testing before any demolition.