Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Huntsville Area

What Makes Huntsville Different

North Alabama sees severe storms in spring and again in late fall. Tornadoes, hail and straight line winds tear off shingles and drop trees on roofs, and the April 2011 outbreak left much of the Huntsville area without power for days. Tarp any opening the same day, because rain through a damaged roof soaks insulation and drywall fast.

Summers are hot and very humid. Many homes sit on crawlspaces, where damp air and poor drainage keep floor framing wet and let mold grow. The red clay soil holds water against foundations. A crawlspace vapor barrier, working gutters and a dehumidifier keep a lot of trouble away. Wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours in this heat.

Much of the area sits on limestone, where springs and sinkholes are common and water can move underground in surprising ways. Creeks like the Flint River and Indian Creek rise quickly in heavy rain. Winters bring a few hard freezes and the odd ice storm, and pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls can split when the cold comes fast.