Butte County
Water damage & mold help in Chico, CA
Chico sits in the northern Sacramento Valley, home to Chico State. The 2018 Camp Fire destroyed the nearby town of Paradise, sending smoke across Chico. Hot summers, winter storms and student rentals drive most water damage.
Areas served
Downtown · Avenues · Chapman · California Park · Chico State area
ZIPs include 95926, 95927, 95928, 95929, 95973, 95976
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Chico homes and water damage
The Avenues have 1920s–1950s homes, many near campus as rentals. California Park has newer homes. Many homes in the Avenues and near Chico State are older houses rented to students, with aging plumbing, water heaters and older roofs. Tenants change each year, so slow leaks under sinks and behind showers can run for months. Hot, dry summers keep AC running for months, and the first big winter storm finds weak spots in dried-out roofs. Smoke from the 2018 Camp Fire left residue in homes across the city.
Wildfire smoke
The Camp Fire and others pushed smoke into homes across Chico.
Winter storm flooding
Heavy rain floods creeks like Big Chico Creek.
Student rental leaks
Rentals near Chico State change tenants often.
AC condensate overflows
Hot summers keep AC running.
Older plumbing
Older homes have galvanized lines.
Older roofs
Many older homes near campus have aging roofs that dry out in summer heat and leak with the first winter storm.
Earthquake pipe damage
Faults in the northern Sacramento Valley can crack pipes and foundations during a quake.
Common calls in Chico
- Water Damage in Chico
- Mold Removal
- Fire & Smoke Damage
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Smoke odor removal
- Ceiling water damage repair in Chico
- Mold remediation
- Emergency water extraction in Chico
- Structural drying in Chico
- Flood damage cleanup in Chico
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Chico at a glance
- County
- Butte County
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown, Avenues, Chapman, California Park
- ZIP codes
- 95926, 95927, 95928, 95929, 95973, 95976
- Nearby
- Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, Sacramento, CA, Fresno, CA, San Francisco, CA
Chico questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Chico?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Chico Building division.
Does insurance cover smoke damage in Chico?
Usually yes under a homeowners policy, even if the fire didn't reach your home.
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