San Luis Obispo County
Water damage & mold help in San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo sits on California's Central Coast, home to Cal Poly. In January 2023, atmospheric river storms flooded San Luis Obispo Creek through downtown. Coastal moisture, older homes and many student rentals drive most water damage.
Areas served
Downtown SLO · Monterey Heights · Laguna Lake · Johnson Avenue area · Cal Poly area
ZIPs include 93401, 93403, 93405, 93406, 93407, 93408
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San Luis Obispo homes and water damage
Downtown has early-1900s homes with raised foundations. Laguna Lake has mid-century homes, and many homes near Cal Poly are rentals. Many homes near Cal Poly and downtown are older houses rented to students, with aging plumbing, water heaters and older roofs. Cool, damp winters and marine air keep raised floors and bathrooms moist, so leaks lead to mold faster than in the inland valleys. Homes near San Luis Obispo Creek face flooding during big atmospheric river storms, as in January 2023.
Creek flooding
San Luis Obispo Creek flooded downtown in January 2023.
Atmospheric river storms
Days of heavy rain overwhelm gutters and drainage.
Coastal moisture
Marine humidity leads to mold in older homes.
Student rental leaks
Rentals near Cal Poly change tenants often.
Older plumbing
Older homes have galvanized supply lines.
Earthquake pipe damage
The 2003 San Simeon earthquake shook the county, and quakes can crack pipes, loosen water heaters and shift foundations.
Wildfire smoke
Fires in the Santa Lucia Range and inland hills push smoke into homes across the city in late summer and fall.
Common calls in San Luis Obispo
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San Luis Obispo at a glance
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown SLO, Monterey Heights, Laguna Lake, Johnson Avenue area
- ZIP codes
- 93401, 93403, 93405, 93406, 93407, 93408
- Nearby
- Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, Sacramento, CA, Fresno, CA, San Francisco, CA
San Luis Obispo questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in San Luis Obispo?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of San Luis Obispo Building and Safety division.
Who handles water damage in a San Luis Obispo rental?
Landlords usually handle the building, while tenants need renters insurance for their own belongings.
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