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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Longview and Kelso, Washington
Longview and Kelso, Washington has 5 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 1 city, with 209 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Longview and Kelso, Washington Different
Longview and Kelso sit where the Cowlitz River meets the Columbia, and much of both cities is flat, low ground protected by dikes. A standard homeowners policy does not cover flood, so a separate flood policy is worth having on low ground near the rivers.
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens sent mud and debris down the Toutle and Cowlitz rivers and filled the riverbed with sediment. That raised flood risk along the Cowlitz, and the river is still watched closely in big winter storms.
Winters are long and wet, and damp air keeps drywall, wood and insulation from drying on their own. Mold can start within 24 to 48 hours after a leak. Many homes sit on crawlspaces, where a torn vapor barrier or a slow leak feeds mold under the floor. Run a dehumidifier and fix small roof leaks before the rainy season.
Most Reviewed in Longview and Kelso, Washington
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SERVPRO of Longview/Kelso24/7
4.6 from 98 public reviews
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
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Checking a License in Longview and Kelso, Washington
Washington requires contractors to register with the state Department of Labor and Industries, which also requires a bond and insurance. Look up any company on the department’s website before you sign, and check that the registration is active. Washington has no separate state mold license, so ask for proof of liability insurance and whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage or mold remediation. Older homes may need an asbestos survey before any demolition, so ask about it when a job disturbs older materials.
Across the river, Oregon requires contractors who work on homes to be licensed by the Construction Contractors Board. Look up the license number on the board’s website before you sign and check that the bond and insurance are active.