Gregg County
Water damage & mold help in Longview, TX
Longview sits in the piney woods of East Texas, near the heart of the old East Texas oil field. Humid summers, severe spring storms, occasional tornadoes and winter ice storms drive most water damage, and the February 2021 freeze burst pipes across the region. Tall pines and oaks bring trees down on roofs during storms.
Areas served
Downtown · Spring Hill · Pine Tree · Mobberly Hills · South Longview
ZIPs include 75601, 75602, 75603, 75604, 75605, 75606
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Longview homes and water damage
Older neighborhoods near downtown have homes on pier-and-beam foundations with aging plumbing. Spring Hill and Pine Tree have mostly 1970s–2000s slab homes. Many older Longview homes sit on pier-and-beam foundations with crawlspaces, where East Texas humidity, leaking supply lines and poor drainage lead to mold and soft floors. Newer homes in Spring Hill and Pine Tree are mostly slab homes with attic HVAC and water heaters.
Falling trees
Tall pines and oaks drop limbs and whole trees on roofs during storms and ice.
Ice storms
Winter ice coats trees and power lines, causing outages that freeze pipes.
Freeze bursts
The February 2021 freeze burst pipes in attics and exterior walls.
Crawlspace moisture
East Texas humidity keeps pier-and-beam crawlspaces damp, causing mold and rot.
Severe storms
Spring storms bring hail, high winds and occasional tornadoes.
Flash flooding
Heavy spring rain floods creeks and low streets that drain toward the Sabine River.
Common calls in Longview
- Water Damage
- Mold Removal
- Fire & Smoke Damage in Longview
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Mold remediation
- Burst pipe water damage
- Ceiling water damage repair
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Longview at a glance
- County
- Gregg County
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown, Spring Hill, Pine Tree, Mobberly Hills
- ZIP codes
- 75601, 75602, 75603, 75604, 75605, 75606
- Nearby
- El Paso, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Lubbock, TX, Amarillo, TX, Tyler, TX
Longview questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Longview?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Longview Development Services.
Do I need a licensed mold company in Longview?
Yes, for jobs of 25 contiguous square feet or more. Texas requires a TDLR-licensed remediator and an independent licensed assessor.
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