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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Jamestown, New York Area
Jamestown has 2 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 1 city, with 408 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Jamestown, New York Different
Jamestown sits at the south end of Chautauqua Lake in far western New York, not far from the Pennsylvania line. Cold air crossing Lake Erie brings heavy lake effect snow to the area most winters. Deep snow on a warm roof builds ice dams that force meltwater under the shingles and down inside the walls. Better attic insulation and venting stop most of them, and a roof rake helps after each big storm.
Much of the housing is old, with large frame homes and fieldstone or block basements built long before 1978. Basements seep during the spring thaw and after long rains, and old supply pipes along outside walls freeze in cold snaps. Test the sump pump before the thaw, keep a dehumidifier running in summer, and have old paint and pipe wrap tested before any tear out.
The Chadakoin River runs through the city from the lake, and heavy rain with snowmelt can raise it and the creeks that feed it. Summers are mild and humid, so a wet basement grows mold fast if nobody dries it. If a winter storm cuts the power, never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.
Most Reviewed in Jamestown
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SERVPRO of Jamestown / Olean24/7
4.9 from 404 public reviews
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
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Checking a License in Jamestown
New York State requires a licensed mold assessor and a separate licensed mold remediator for mold jobs over 10 square feet, and the same company cannot do both on one job. Ask for both license numbers and look them up with the state before you sign. Asbestos work in New York must be done by a state licensed asbestos contractor with certified workers.
New York has no statewide license for general contractors, so check with your city, town or county about any local license and the permits the job needs. Across the line in Pennsylvania, home improvement contractors register with the state Attorney General’s office. Ask for proof of liability and workers compensation insurance, whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage and mold remediation, and for older homes, whether the crew is certified for lead safe renovation.
What Jobs Cost in Jamestown
| Job | Typical in Jamestown | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $900 to $2,700 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,200 to $5,500 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,350 to $5,500 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,850 to $6,900 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $175 to $550 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $275 to $900 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $275 to $750 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $450 to $2,300 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,700 to $23,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,100 to $4,600 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,350 to $2,700 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $9,200 to $18,500 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $275 to $650 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $450 to $1,350 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $900 to $2,700 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,850 to $13,500 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $13,500 to $23,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |