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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Parkersburg, West Virginia Area
Parkersburg has 5 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 217 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Parkersburg, West Virginia Different
Parkersburg sits where the Little Kanawha River flows into the Ohio River, with Belpre, Ohio, right across the water. The city has a floodwall along its riverfront because the Ohio has flooded the valley many times. Homes on low ground near either river still take water when the rivers run high after heavy rain and snowmelt upstream.
Away from the rivers, the land turns to steep hills and narrow hollows. Heavy rain runs down hillsides fast, and small creeks can flash flood in an hour. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it, so look at flood insurance if you live near water.
Many homes in the valley are older, with stone or block basements that seep in wet seasons. Summers are humid, so a damp basement can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Winters bring hard freezes, and pipes on outside walls and in crawlspaces can split. Know where your main shutoff is before winter.
Most Reviewed in Parkersburg
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SERVPRO of Wood, Ritchie & Pleasants Counties24/7
4.5 from 40 public reviews
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
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Checking a License in Parkersburg
West Virginia requires most contractors to hold a state contractor license, issued through the West Virginia Division of Labor. Ask for the license number and check it with the state before you sign. Ohio has no statewide license for general contractors. The state does license plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, and hydronics contractors through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, so ask for that license when a job includes those trades.
Neither state has a separate mold license. Ask for proof of liability and workers compensation insurance and whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage and mold remediation. For homes built before 1978, ask whether the crew is certified for lead safe renovation.
What Jobs Cost in Parkersburg
| Job | Typical in Parkersburg | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $850 to $2,600 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,150 to $5,200 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,300 to $5,200 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,750 to $6,500 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $175 to $500 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $250 to $850 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $250 to $700 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $425 to $2,200 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,600 to $22,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,050 to $4,400 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,300 to $2,600 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $8,700 to $17,500 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $250 to $600 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $425 to $1,300 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $850 to $2,600 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,750 to $13,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $13,000 to $22,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |