Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Lufkin, Texas Area

What Makes Lufkin, Texas Different

Lufkin sits in the piney woods of Deep East Texas, a couple of hours inland from the Gulf. Tall pines and hardwoods shade most neighborhoods, and in a strong storm they are the biggest threat to a roof. A tree through the roof lets rain into the attic, insulation and ceilings within minutes, so tarp the opening as soon as it is safe and start drying the same day.

Hurricanes that come ashore on the upper Texas or Louisiana coast can still bring hard wind, heavy rain and long power outages this far north. When the power is out, air conditioning, dehumidifiers and sump pumps all stop at once. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.

Summers are long, hot and humid, and wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Many older homes in town sit on pier and beam foundations, where water collects in the crawlspace and feeds mold under the floor. The clay soil swells when wet and shrinks in drought, which moves foundations and can crack the pipes under them. Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, so test before you sand or tear anything out.