Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Russellville, Arkansas Area

What Makes Russellville, Arkansas Different

Russellville sits in the Arkansas River Valley between the Ozarks to the north and the Ouachitas to the south, with Lake Dardanelle along the south edge of town. In late spring of 2019, the Arkansas River ran higher than it had in decades and flooded low ground up and down the valley. River floodwater is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not pay for it, so flood coverage is a separate policy.

The valley traps warm, wet air through the summer. Crawlspaces here stay damp for months, and mold often shows first as a musty smell in a closet or white growth on the floor joists. Many homes near Arkansas Tech University are older rentals with tired plumbing and bath fans that vent into the attic, which keeps moisture inside the house. A vapor barrier and a fan that vents outdoors go a long way.

Storms roll down the valley in spring with hail, high wind and tornado warnings, and winter ice storms can snap trees onto roofs and lines. After a storm, cover any roof opening once it is safe and start drying wet rooms that day. Keep a generator outside and far from windows and doors, since carbon monoxide gives no warning.