Cabell County
Water damage & mold help in Huntington, WV
Huntington sits on the Ohio River, protected by a floodwall built after the 1937 flood. Older neighborhoods like Southside and Highlawn are full of early-1900s homes with basements and aging plumbing. Heavy rain, river levels and winter freezes drive most water damage.
Areas served
Downtown · Southside · Westmoreland · Highlawn · Guyandotte
ZIPs include 25701, 25702, 25703, 25705, 25706, 25708
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Huntington homes and water damage
Many homes are early-1900s frame houses with basements, original plumbing and limited insulation. Student rentals near Marshall University change tenants often. Many homes in Southside and Highlawn have stone or brick foundations that seep during heavy rain.
Ohio River and floodwall
Huntington's floodwall protects much of the city, but heavy rain can still back water into low areas when the river is high.
Basement water
Heavy rain floods basements in older homes.
Frozen pipes
Cold winters freeze pipes in older homes with limited insulation.
Older housing
Aging roofs, supply lines and drains are common sources of leaks.
Older sewer laterals
Older homes have clay sewer laterals that crack and fill with tree roots, causing basement backups during heavy rain.
Flash flooding
Heavy rain floods creeks like Fourpole Creek and low streets near the river.
Student rental leaks
Rentals near Marshall University change tenants often, and slow leaks can go unreported.
Older roofs
Many older homes have aging roofs that leak during heavy storms.
Common calls in Huntington
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Huntington at a glance
- County
- Cabell County
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown, Southside, Westmoreland, Highlawn
- ZIP codes
- 25701, 25702, 25703, 25705, 25706, 25708
- Nearby
- Charleston, WV, Louisville, KY
Huntington questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Huntington?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Huntington's building and permits office.
How do I verify a West Virginia contractor?
Check their license with the West Virginia Division of Labor contractor licensing search.
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