Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Loudoun and Prince William

What Makes Loudoun and Prince William Different

Loudoun and western Prince William County make up one of the fastest growing parts of Northern Virginia. Farm fields around Ashburn, South Riding, Gainesville and Bristow turned into subdivisions over the past 30 years, and most of those homes have finished basements. A finished basement hides water behind drywall and carpet, so a sump failure or a foundation crack can do real damage before anyone sees it.

Summers are hot and humid, and strong thunderstorms roll through often. The June 2012 derecho knocked out power across the region for days, and a long outage stops sump pumps just when rain is heaviest. A battery backup on the sump and a high water alarm are worth it here. Bull Run, Broad Run and Goose Creek can rise fast after heavy rain and flood low roads and yards.

Winters bring snow, ice and cold snaps that freeze pipes in exterior walls and over garages. Older homes in Leesburg, Manassas and Herndon may have lead paint and asbestos in old flooring or pipe wrap. Many townhomes share walls, so a leak next door can become your problem. Photograph where water came from before cleanup starts, because that decides whose policy pays.