Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Jackson, Tennessee Area

What Makes Jackson, Tennessee Different

Jackson sits on the flat ground of West Tennessee, with the South Fork of the Forked Deer River running past the city. Wide river bottoms and small creeks can spread water across low ground in a heavy rain. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Jackson has been hit hard by tornadoes, including one that tore through downtown in May 2003 and another that struck the city in February 2008. Wind damage opens roofs and walls, and the rain that follows soaks attics, insulation and ceilings. Tarp any opening as soon as it is safe, photograph everything, and start drying the same day. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.

Summers are hot and humid, so wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Many homes sit over crawlspaces, where a slow leak can feed mold under the floor. Older homes near downtown were often built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition. A hard freeze can split pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls.