Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Knoxville Area

What Makes Knoxville Different

Knoxville sits in a valley of ridges along the Tennessee River, and many homes are built into hillsides. Rain runs downhill toward foundations, and water seeps into basements and crawlspaces after long wet spells. Creeks rise quickly in heavy rain, and low streets can flood in a cloudburst.

Summers are hot and humid, so crawlspaces and basements grow mold when they stay damp. A vapor barrier, working gutters, good grading and a dehumidifier keep floor framing dry. Much of the area sits on limestone, where sinkholes and springs are common and water can move underground in surprising ways.

Winters bring a few hard freezes and the odd ice storm, and pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls can split. Wildfire smoke from the mountains reaches the valley in dry years, as it did during the Gatlinburg fires in 2016. Many homes in older neighborhoods were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.