Marion County
Water damage & mold help in Salem, OR
Salem is Oregon's capital, in the Willamette Valley, where long, wet winters test roofs, gutters and crawlspaces. The February 1996 Willamette River flood was one of the worst in the region's history, and the September 2020 wildfires filled the valley with smoke. Ice storms occasionally knock out power and freeze pipes.
Areas served
Grant · Fairmount Hill · South Salem · West Salem · Downtown
ZIPs include 97301, 97302, 97303, 97304, 97305, 97306
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Salem homes and water damage
Grant and Fairmount Hill have older homes with crawlspaces or basements and aging plumbing, while newer subdivisions spread across south and west Salem. Many homes have crawlspaces that need good vapor barriers in the wet climate.
Rain and roof leaks
Months of rain wear on roofs and gutters, and moss holds moisture against shingles.
Willamette River flooding
The 1996 flood covered low areas along the Willamette and Mill Creek.
Crawlspace moisture
Wet winters raise moisture under homes, causing mold.
Wildfire smoke
Wildfires in the Cascades, like the 2020 Labor Day fires, fill the valley with smoke that enters homes.
Older plumbing
Older homes have aging galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains.
Falling trees
Winter storms bring down limbs and trees on roofs.
Mill Creek flooding
Mill Creek and other waterways flood nearby streets during heavy rain.
Common calls in Salem
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Salem at a glance
- County
- Marion County
- Neighborhoods
- Grant, Fairmount Hill, South Salem, West Salem
- ZIP codes
- 97301, 97302, 97303, 97304, 97305, 97306
- Nearby
- Portland, OR, Tacoma, WA
Salem questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Salem?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Salem Permit Application Center.
How do I verify an Oregon contractor?
Search the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license lookup.
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