Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Missoula Area

What Makes Missoula Different

Missoula sits where several valleys meet, with the Clark Fork River running through town and the Bitterroot and Blackfoot rivers joining it nearby. Spring snowmelt raises the rivers, and low ground near the Clark Fork and Rattlesnake Creek can flood in high water years. Ice jams in late winter can push water out of the channel with little warning.

Winters are cold, and valley inversions can hold cold air in place for days. Pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawlspaces freeze and split, and the leak often shows up when things warm up. Ice dams form on homes with little attic insulation and push meltwater into ceilings and walls. Keep the heat on in every room with water lines during a cold snap.

Wildfire smoke settles into the valley in many summers, and fine soot can get into a home through vents and gaps. A HEPA air cleaner helps, and smoke odor in fabric and ducts may need professional cleaning. Many homes near the university and downtown were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.