Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Macon Area

What Makes Macon Different

Macon sits on the Ocmulgee River in the middle of Georgia, far from the coast but not from storms. Tropical Storm Alberto in 1994 flooded the river and knocked out the city’s water supply for weeks. Heavy summer storms and the remnants of hurricanes still bring flash flooding to low streets and creeks. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Heat and humidity make mold move quickly. Wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start the same day. Many homes sit on crawlspaces, and a damp crawlspace feeds mold and rot under the floor. A vapor barrier, working gutters and a clear condensate line on the air conditioner prevent a lot of damage.

Macon has many historic homes built long before 1978, so lead paint is common, and old plaster, pipe wrap and floor tile may contain asbestos. Storms and tornadoes also bring down trees onto roofs. Tarp a damaged roof as soon as it is safe, and photograph everything first.