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Water damage & mold help in Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach is Virginia's largest city, a flat, low-lying coastal community on the Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay. Hampton Roads has some of the fastest relative sea-level rise on the East Coast, so tidal flooding, storm surge and heavy rain are the main water risks. Most homes are post-1960s slab and crawlspace construction.
Areas served
Oceanfront · Sandbridge · Kempsville · Great Neck · Pungo
ZIPs include 23451, 23452, 23454, 23455, 23462, 23456
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Virginia Beach homes and water damage
Crawlspace homes stay damp in humid summers, and slab homes near the water are exposed to tidal and storm flooding.
Tidal and storm flooding
High tides, nor'easters and tropical storms flood low-lying neighborhoods. Hurricane Matthew in 2016 caused widespread flooding in the city.
Humidity and crawlspace mold
Damp crawlspaces grow mold and rot subfloors during long, humid summers.
Wind-driven rain
Coastal storms push rain past windows, doors and roofing.
Sea-level rise and recurrent flooding
Hampton Roads sees some of the fastest relative sea-level rise on the East Coast, so streets that rarely flooded decades ago now flood several times a year at high tide.
Lynnhaven and Back Bay watersheds
Neighborhoods along the Lynnhaven River and Back Bay flood when heavy rain coincides with high tide, and drainage can't empty fast enough.
Military housing turnover
With a large military population, many homes change occupants often, and leaks in rentals can go unreported between tenants.
Common calls in Virginia Beach
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Virginia Beach at a glance
- County
- Independent city
- Neighborhoods
- Oceanfront, Sandbridge, Kempsville, Great Neck
- ZIP codes
- 23451, 23452, 23454, 23455, 23462, 23456
- Nearby
- Norfolk, VA, Arlington, VA, Charlotte, NC, Baltimore, MD
Virginia Beach questions
Do I need flood insurance in Virginia Beach?
It's strongly recommended. Much of the city is low-lying, homeowners policies exclude flood, and flooding happens outside high-risk zones too.
Do I need a permit for repairs in Virginia Beach?
Cleanup doesn't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Virginia Beach's Planning Department.
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