Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Williston, North Dakota Area

What Makes Williston, North Dakota Different

Williston sits on the north side of the Missouri River near the upper end of Lake Sakakawea, at the center of the Bakken oil field. The boom brought thousands of new homes, apartments and manufactured homes in a few years. Many were built fast on ground that was open prairie a short time before. Watch for water pooling against newer foundations, where the soil around them may still be settling.

Winters are some of the hardest in the country, with long runs below zero and strong wind. Manufactured homes are especially prone to frozen lines, because their pipes run through a thin, skirted crawlspace. Heat tape, skirting in good repair and a dripping faucet in deep cold help prevent bursts.

Spring melt fills low areas along the Little Muddy River, which runs through town to the Missouri. The air is dry, but a basement or crawlspace that stays wet after a thaw or leak can still grow mold. Pull out wet carpet pad, run fans and a dehumidifier, and keep humidity below about 50 percent until the space reads dry.