East Baton Rouge Parish
Water damage & mold help in Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge sits on the Mississippi River, and in August 2016 a slow-moving storm dropped more than 20 inches of rain on the area, flooding tens of thousands of homes, many of them outside high-risk flood zones. Hurricanes, intense rain and constant humidity make water damage and mold some of the most common home problems here.
Areas served
Mid City · Garden District · Spanish Town · Southdowns · Shenandoah
ZIPs include 70801, 70802, 70803, 70805, 70806, 70808
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Baton Rouge homes and water damage
Older neighborhoods like the Garden District and Spanish Town have early-1900s homes on raised foundations, while suburbs like Shenandoah and Central have slab homes from the 1970s onward. Homes in flat, low areas drain slowly during heavy rain, so even shallow flooding can reach slab homes.
Rainfall flooding
The August 2016 flood showed that extreme rain alone can flood homes far from rivers and outside mapped flood zones.
Amite and Comite rivers
The Amite and Comite rivers rise quickly in heavy rain and flood surrounding neighborhoods.
Hurricanes
Gulf hurricanes bring wind damage, heavy rain and long power outages.
Humidity and mold
Mold grows fast in the heat and humidity after any water loss.
AC condensate leaks
AC systems run most of the year in Baton Rouge's heat, and clogged condensate lines and pans overflow into ceilings.
Termites and wood rot
Formosan termites and wood rot are common in south Louisiana, and moisture from leaks makes framing more vulnerable.
Common calls in Baton Rouge
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Baton Rouge at a glance
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Neighborhoods
- Mid City, Garden District, Spanish Town, Southdowns
- ZIP codes
- 70801, 70802, 70803, 70805, 70806, 70808
- Nearby
- New Orleans, LA, Shreveport, LA
Baton Rouge questions
Should I buy flood insurance in Baton Rouge if I'm not in a high-risk zone?
Yes, it's worth considering. Many homes that flooded in 2016 were outside high-risk zones.
Do Baton Rouge mold companies need a license?
Yes. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors issues mold remediation licenses.
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