Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Lafayette Area

What Makes Lafayette Different

Lafayette sits on flat prairie and marsh edge in the heart of Acadiana, crossed by the Vermilion River and a web of coulees that drain the city. When heavy rain stalls over the area, the coulees and the river back up and water spreads into streets and yards that rarely flood. The August 2016 flood reached homes across Acadiana that were not in a mapped flood zone, so flood insurance is worth a look even on higher ground.

Summers are long, hot and humid. Wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start the same day. Air conditioners run most of the year, and a clogged condensate line or a rusted drain pan can soak a ceiling quietly. Older pier and beam homes collect moisture in the crawlspace, which feeds mold and rot under the floor.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Wind driven rain gets under shingles and around windows, and long power outages stop pumps, dehumidifiers and air conditioning all at once. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.