Washoe County
Water damage & mold help in Reno, NV
Reno sits in a high desert valley at the base of the Sierra Nevada, where the Truckee River runs through downtown. The river flooded downtown in 1997, and the 2017 atmospheric river storms caused more flooding. Cold winters freeze pipes, and wildfire smoke drifts in from California in summer.
Areas served
Old Southwest · Midtown · Northwest Reno · South Meadows · Downtown
ZIPs include 89501, 89502, 89503, 89506, 89509, 89511
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Reno homes and water damage
The Old Southwest has older homes with basements and aging plumbing, while South Meadows and northwest Reno have newer homes. Many homes in the Old Southwest have mature trees that drop limbs on roofs during winter storms.
Truckee River flooding
The Truckee River flooded downtown Reno in 1997 and rose again in 2017.
Frozen pipes
Cold winter nights freeze pipes in exterior walls and crawlspaces.
Wildfire smoke
Summer wildfires in the Sierra send smoke into Reno homes.
Hard water
Mineral-rich water wears on water heaters and fixtures.
Wind damage
Strong Sierra winds, known locally as Washoe Zephyrs, damage roofs and fences, letting water into homes.
Older roofs
Many older homes have aging roofs that leak during winter storms.
Ice dams
Snow and cold create ice dams on older roofs.
Flash flooding
Summer storms and spring snowmelt flood low streets and creeks.
Older plumbing
Older homes have aging galvanized supply lines and drains.
Common calls in Reno
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Reno at a glance
- County
- Washoe County
- Neighborhoods
- Old Southwest, Midtown, Northwest Reno, South Meadows
- ZIP codes
- 89501, 89502, 89503, 89506, 89509, 89511
- Nearby
- Las Vegas, NV, Sacramento, CA
Reno questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Reno?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Reno Building and Safety, or Washoe County for unincorporated addresses.
How do I verify a Nevada contractor?
Search the Nevada State Contractors Board license lookup.
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