Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Victoria, Texas Area

What Makes Victoria, Texas Different

Victoria sits on the Guadalupe River, less than an hour inland from the coast. Heavy rain far upstream in the Hill Country can send the river out of its banks days later, and low ground near the river and the creeks in town floods first. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Hurricanes reach this far inland with strong wind and heavy rain. Hurricane Harvey in August 2017 brought wind damage and flooding to Victoria, and long power outages stopped air conditioning, sump pumps and dehumidifiers at the same time. Wind driven rain gets under shingles and around windows, so check the attic and ceilings after any big storm.

Summers are long, hot and humid, and wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. The clay soil swells when wet and shrinks in drought, which can crack slabs and the pipes under them. Many older homes near downtown were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.