Knox County
Water damage & mold help in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville sits on the Tennessee River in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Hilly terrain sends runoff toward foundations, older neighborhoods have aging homes with basements and crawlspaces, and severe storms and freezes add to the risk. Student rentals near the University of Tennessee see frequent leaks.
Areas served
Old North Knoxville · Fourth and Gill · Sequoyah Hills · Bearden · South Knoxville
ZIPs include 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37917
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Knoxville homes and water damage
Old North Knoxville and Fourth and Gill have Victorian homes with plaster walls and aging plumbing, while Bearden and west Knoxville have post-war and newer homes on crawlspaces or basements. Many homes in South Knoxville sit on wooded, hilly lots where drainage problems are common.
Hillside runoff
Steep lots channel stormwater toward foundations, flooding basements and crawlspaces.
Severe storms
Thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes damage roofs and trees.
Freezes
Hard freezes burst pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls.
Student rental leaks
Rentals near campus change tenants often, and slow leaks can go unreported.
New-construction leaks
Fast growth in west Knox County means many new homes with common leak points like PEX fittings, attic water heaters and washing machine boxes.
River and creek flooding
Heavy rain raises First Creek, Second Creek and the Tennessee River, flooding low-lying areas near downtown.
Humidity and crawlspace mold
Humid summers keep crawlspaces damp, causing mold, musty odors and wood rot.
Older roofs
Many older homes have aging roofs that leak during heavy storms.
Common calls in Knoxville
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Knoxville at a glance
- County
- Knox County
- Neighborhoods
- Old North Knoxville, Fourth and Gill, Sequoyah Hills, Bearden
- ZIP codes
- 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37917
- Nearby
- Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN, Chattanooga, TN
Knoxville questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Knoxville?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Knoxville Plans Review and Inspections.
How do I verify a Tennessee contractor?
Search the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors for projects of $25,000 or more.
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