Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Provo Area

What Makes Provo Different

Provo and Orem sit between Utah Lake and the steep face of the Wasatch Range. Winters bring cold snaps and heavy snow, and pipes in exterior walls, garages and unheated basements freeze and split. In a big snow year, spring melt pours out of the canyons and raises creeks, canals and groundwater, and water seeps into basements along the base of the wall.

Many homes here have finished basements, so a small leak can soak carpet, drywall and furniture before anyone notices. The dry air helps things dry, but wet drywall and carpet pad can still grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Irrigation lines and sprinkler systems that are not drained before winter crack and leak the next spring.

Summer storms can send mud and debris down canyons and burn scars after a wildfire, and wildfire smoke settles into homes in bad fire years. Run a HEPA air purifier and change furnace filters after smoke events. Many older homes near downtown Provo were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.