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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Lake City, Florida Area
Lake City has 3 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 1 city, with 177 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Lake City, Florida Different
Lake City sits where Interstate 75 crosses Interstate 10 in north Florida, about an hour inland from both coasts. Tropical storms and hurricanes that cross the state bring long bands of rain and wind here. Tropical Storm Debby in June 2012 dropped heavy rain on Columbia County and flooded homes and roads in the area. A standard homeowners policy does not cover flood, so a separate policy is worth having in low areas.
The ground here is sandy over limestone, and sinkholes and low spots can hold water after heavy rain. Many homes sit on slabs, and a slab leak can show up as a warm spot on the floor or a water bill that jumps. Summers are long, hot and humid, so wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Keep the air conditioner running after a leak and dry the area fast.
Many homes outside the city are manufactured homes, which can take water through the belly wrap underneath and hide leaks for months. Check under a manufactured home after any plumbing leak or heavy storm. Never run a generator in a garage or close to a window, since carbon monoxide can kill without any smell.
Most Reviewed in Lake City
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SERVPRO of Columbia and Suwannee Counties24/7
5.0 from 175 public reviews
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
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Checking a License in Lake City
Florida licenses contractors and mold professionals through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Ask for the contractor license number, and for mold work ask for a mold remediator license. For testing, hire a separately licensed mold assessor. Look up every license with the department before you sign. For the restoration side of the work, ask whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage and mold remediation, and ask for proof of liability and workers compensation insurance. After a hurricane, be careful with anyone who knocks on your door and cannot show a Florida license.
What Jobs Cost in Lake City
| Job | Typical in Lake City | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $950 to $2,800 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,200 to $5,600 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,400 to $5,600 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,900 to $7,000 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $200 to $550 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $275 to $950 | $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 | $475 to $2,300 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,800 to $23,500 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,150 to $4,700 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,400 to $2,800 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $9,400 to $19,000 | $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 | $475 to $1,400 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $950 to $2,800 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,900 to $14,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $14,000 to $23,500 | $15,000 to $25,000 |