Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Seattle Area

What Makes Seattle Different

Seattle’s damage comes slowly. Rain falls often from October through spring, the air stays cool and damp, and wet materials barely dry on their own. A small roof or window leak can soak framing for months before a stain shows. Condensation on cold windows and outside walls feeds mold in bedrooms and closets. A dehumidifier and a running bathroom fan do a lot of work here.

Atmospheric river storms can dump heavy rain for days. Rivers rise, basements seep and steep hillsides can slide, especially after long wet spells. Many older homes have basements or crawlspaces that take water every winter, and a sump pump or a drain along the foundation is what keeps them dry.

Late summer brings wildfire smoke from fires across the region, and many homes have no air conditioning to filter it. Snow and hard freezes are rare but damaging when they come, because pipes in crawlspaces and garages are often not insulated. Earthquakes are a real risk too, so strap the water heater and know your shutoffs.