Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Owensboro, Kentucky Area

What Makes Owensboro, Kentucky Different

Owensboro sits on the south bank of the Ohio River, with wide, flat bottomland along the river and its creeks. When the river runs high or a slow storm stalls over the area, low streets, yards and homes near the water can flood. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Spring brings heavy rain, severe storms and tornadoes, and winter can bring ice and deep cold. Pipes in crawlspaces, porches and exterior walls freeze and split, and the leak often shows up only when things warm up. Long power outages stop sump pumps and heat at the same time. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.

Many older homes near downtown were built long before 1978. Lead paint is common, and old plaster, pipe wrap and floor tile may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out. Summers are hot and humid, so wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours.