Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Savannah Area

What Makes Savannah Different

Savannah sits on low coastal land laced with rivers, creeks and marsh. The highest tides of the year can push water into low streets, and a heavy summer storm can flood roads in an hour. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated. A standard homeowners policy does not cover it, so flood insurance is a separate policy worth having here.

Heat and humidity run most of the year, so mold grows fast. Wet drywall and carpet can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start the same day. Many older homes sit on raised foundations over crawlspaces that stay damp, and air conditioners that run nonstop can drip from a clogged condensate line into ceilings and walls.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Storm surge can push salt water into homes near the coast and up the rivers, and long outages stop fans and air conditioning. The historic district is full of homes built long before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any repair that opens walls.