Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

What Makes Lancaster County Different

Much of Lancaster County’s housing is old, from brick rowhouses in the city to stone farmhouses in the country. Old stone and brick basements seep in wet seasons, and many have no drainage at all. A dehumidifier and a sump pump keep them dry enough to stop mold on stored boxes and framing.

The Conestoga River and the creeks that feed the Susquehanna rise fast in heavy rain and in the remnants of tropical storms, and low roads and homes near them have flooded in past storms. The county also sits on limestone, and sinkholes can open after heavy rain, sometimes under yards, driveways or foundations.

Winters bring snow, ice and freeze and thaw cycles that split pipes in exterior walls and unheated basements. Lead paint is common in homes built before 1978, and old plaster, pipe wrap and floor tile may contain asbestos. Test before you tear anything out, and use a crew certified for lead safe work.