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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Poplar Bluff, Missouri Area
Poplar Bluff has 3 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 1 city, with 33 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Poplar Bluff, Missouri Different
Poplar Bluff sits on the Black River where the Ozark hills meet the flat farmland of the Missouri Bootheel. Levees protect much of the low ground, and when heavy rain falls upstream for days the river can rise and push against them. Floodwater from the river is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it, so flood insurance is a separate policy worth having here.
If water comes into your home, wait until it is safe to go in, shut off the power at the main panel if you can reach it without standing in water, and photograph the water line on every wall. Drywall, insulation and carpet that sat in floodwater usually have to come out. Wet wood framing can often be dried and saved if the work starts fast.
Summers are hot and humid, and many homes sit on crawlspaces that stay damp long after a flood or a wet spring. A sagging vapor barrier or a musty smell in the house is an early sign of mold under the floor. Spring also brings severe storms, large hail and tornadoes. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.
Most Reviewed in Poplar Bluff
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SERVPRO of Poplar Bluff, Dexter and Kennett24/7
4.6 from 13 public reviews
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
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Checking a License in Poplar Bluff
Missouri does not license general contractors at the state level. Licensing and permits are handled by cities and counties, so ask the City of Poplar Bluff or Butler County what license the job needs and check it there. Missouri has no separate mold license, so ask whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage and mold remediation, and ask for proof of liability and workers compensation insurance.
What Jobs Cost in Poplar Bluff
| Job | Typical in Poplar Bluff | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $850 to $2,500 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,100 to $5,000 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,250 to $5,000 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,700 to $6,300 | $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 $650 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $425 to $2,100 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,500 to $21,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,000 to $4,200 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,250 to $2,500 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $8,400 to $17,000 | $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 $1,250 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $850 to $2,500 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,700 to $12,500 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $12,500 to $21,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |