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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Kenai and Soldotna, Alaska Area
Kenai and Soldotna has 3 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 16 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Kenai and Soldotna, Alaska Different
Kenai and Soldotna sit on the central Kenai Peninsula, where the Kenai River runs out to Cook Inlet. Winters are long and dark, and a cold snap can freeze pipes in a crawlspace, an outside wall or an arctic entry in one night. Frozen and broken pipes are the most common water loss here. Keep heat tape working, keep the crawlspace closed up, and know how to shut off the water at the main.
Heavy snow on roofs builds ice dams at the eaves, and spring breakup sends meltwater toward foundations and into crawlspaces. The Kenai River can rise with heavy rain and with ice jams, and homes on low ground near the river should know their flood risk. The area also sits in earthquake country, so strap the water heater and know where the gas shutoff is.
Spruce forests surround many homes, and wildfire smoke has filled the air in dry summers. The Swan Lake Fire in 2019 burned east of Sterling and sent smoke over the area for weeks. Change furnace filters after a smoky stretch and wash hard surfaces if soot settles indoors. Many homes rely on a generator in winter outages, so never run one in a garage or near a window.
Most Reviewed in Kenai and Soldotna
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Checking a License in Kenai and Soldotna
Alaska requires contractors to register with the state Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing and to carry a bond and liability insurance. Contractors who build or remodel homes also need a residential endorsement. Ask for the registration number and look it up with the state before you sign. Plumbers and electricians need state trade licenses too. Alaska 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.
What Jobs Cost in Kenai and Soldotna
| Job | Typical in Kenai and Soldotna | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $950 to $2,900 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,250 to $5,800 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,450 to $5,800 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,900 to $7,200 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $300 to $950 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $300 to $750 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $475 to $2,400 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,900 to $24,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,150 to $4,800 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,450 to $2,900 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $9,600 to $19,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $300 to $650 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $475 to $1,450 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $950 to $2,900 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,900 to $14,500 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $14,500 to $24,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |