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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington has 7 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 5 cities, with 375 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Huntington, West Virginia Different
Huntington sits on the Ohio River where West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio meet. The great Ohio River flood of 1937 put much of the city under water, and a floodwall now protects downtown and many neighborhoods. A floodwall does not stop every flood. Heavy rain inside the wall still has to be pumped out, and storm drains and basements can back up when the river is high.
Much of the housing is older, with basements that seep in wet seasons and crawlspaces that stay damp. A sump pump with a battery backup and a backwater valve on the sewer line prevent a lot of damage. Lead paint is common in homes built before 1978, and old pipe wrap, floor tile and plaster may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out.
Outside the city, creeks and hollows flood quickly when heavy rain falls on the hills. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it. Winters bring hard freezes, so keep heat on in crawlspaces and let faucets drip in a deep cold snap.
Most Reviewed in Huntington
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ServiceMaster Fire and Water Restoration by A-124/7
5.0 from 238 public reviews
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
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SERVPRO of Southern Scioto & Lawrence Counties24/7
4.5 from 48 public reviews
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
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PuroClean Property Paramedics24/7
4.5 from 15 public reviews
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
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Checking a License in Huntington
West Virginia requires most contractors to hold a state contractor license, issued through the West Virginia Division of Labor. Ask for the license number and check it with the state before you sign. Kentucky does not license general contractors at the state level, though plumbing, electrical and heating work need state licensed trades, so ask your Kentucky city or county about local rules and permits. Ohio has no statewide license for general contractors either, but it licenses plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, and hydronics contractors through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, and many Ohio cities require local registration.
None of the three states 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. If the home was built before 1978, ask whether the crew is certified for lead safe renovation.