Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Tuscaloosa Area

What Makes Tuscaloosa Different

Tuscaloosa sits in a part of Alabama where strong storms and tornadoes are a real risk in spring and late fall. The tornado of April 27, 2011 tore across the city and destroyed whole neighborhoods. After any storm, a damaged roof lets rain in for days, so tarp it as soon as it is safe and photograph everything first for your claim.

Heat and humidity make mold move quickly. Wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start the same day. Many homes sit on crawlspaces, and a damp crawlspace feeds mold and rot under the floor. A clogged condensate line on the air conditioner is one of the most common causes of hidden water damage.

The Black Warrior River runs between Tuscaloosa and Northport, and heavy rain can flood creeks and low streets. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it. After a storm knocks out power, never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.