Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Tupelo, Mississippi Area

What Makes Tupelo, Mississippi Different

Tupelo sits in the hills of northeast Mississippi, with Town Creek and other small streams running through the city. Heavy rain can raise those creeks fast and flood low streets, yards and homes nearby. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Tupelo knows tornadoes, from the deadly storm of 1936 to the tornado that struck the city in April 2014. Wind damage opens roofs and walls, and the rain that follows soaks attics, insulation and ceilings. Tarp any opening as soon as it is safe, photograph everything, and start drying the same day. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.

Summers are hot and humid, and wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Most homes sit over crawlspaces, where a slow leak can feed mold under the floor for months. Winters are mostly mild, but a hard freeze can split pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls. Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, so test before you sand or tear anything out.