Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Paducah Area

What Makes Paducah Different

Paducah sits where the Tennessee River meets the Ohio. The Ohio River flood of 1937 covered most of the city, and a floodwall now protects downtown, with gates that close when the river rises. A floodwall does not stop rain from backing up drains, and low ground outside the wall can still flood. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Spring brings heavy rain, severe storms and tornadoes. Winter can bring ice, and the ice storm of January 2009 left much of western Kentucky without power for days. When the heat is off, pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls can freeze and split, and the leak often shows up only when things warm up. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.

Summers are hot and humid, so wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Many older homes near downtown and the river 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.