Caddo Parish
Water damage & mold help in Shreveport, LA
Shreveport sits on the Red River in northwest Louisiana, far from the Gulf but still exposed to heavy rain, severe storms and humidity. The Red River flooded in 2015 and 2016, and the February 2021 freeze burst pipes across the city. Older neighborhoods like Highland and South Highlands have aging homes with crawlspaces.
Areas served
Highland · South Highlands · Broadmoor · Downtown · Southern Hills
ZIPs include 71101, 71102, 71103, 71104, 71105, 71106
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Shreveport homes and water damage
Highland and South Highlands have early-1900s homes on raised foundations with original plumbing, while post-war neighborhoods have brick ranch homes on slab. Older homes often have original cast-iron drains that corrode and leak under floors.
Red River flooding
The Red River rose to major flood levels in 2015 and 2016, flooding low-lying areas.
Severe storms
Spring storms bring tornadoes, hail and straight-line winds to northwest Louisiana.
Freezes
The February 2021 freeze burst pipes in homes not built for extended cold.
Humidity and crawlspace mold
Humid summers keep crawlspaces damp, causing mold and rot.
Expansive clay soils
Clay soils in northwest Louisiana swell and shrink with wet and dry seasons, cracking slab foundations and stressing plumbing.
AC condensate leaks
Long, hot summers keep AC running for months, and clogged condensate lines overflow into ceilings.
Falling trees
Large pines and oaks drop limbs on roofs during storms, letting rain inside.
Common calls in Shreveport
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Shreveport at a glance
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Neighborhoods
- Highland, South Highlands, Broadmoor, Downtown
- ZIP codes
- 71101, 71102, 71103, 71104, 71105, 71106
- Nearby
- New Orleans, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Little Rock, AR
Shreveport questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Shreveport?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission's permits office.
Do Shreveport mold companies need a license?
Yes. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors issues mold remediation licenses.
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