Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Modesto Area

What Makes Modesto Different

Modesto sits in the Central Valley on the Tuolumne River, with the Stanislaus River to the north. In January 1997, heavy rain on melting snow sent the Tuolumne over its banks, and water reached homes in low parts of Modesto. Floodwater from a river is always contaminated, so soaked drywall and carpet should come out rather than be dried in place. A standard homeowners policy does not cover flood.

Summers are long and very hot. Air conditioners run hard, and a clogged condensate line or a rusted drain pan can drip into a ceiling or wall without anyone noticing. Many homes sit on slabs, and a slab leak often shows up as a warm spot on the floor or a jump in the water bill. Call a licensed plumber fast, before water spreads under flooring.

In winter, thick tule fog and cool, damp days slow drying indoors. Wildfire smoke from the foothills and the mountains can settle over the valley in late summer. Keep windows shut on bad air days and change the air filter when the smoke clears.