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Water damage & mold help in Slidell, LA

Slidell sits on the northeast shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Hurricane Katrina in 2005 pushed surge into Eden Isles and much of the city, and Ida in 2021 brought destructive wind. Heavy rain, river flooding from the Pearl and humidity drive most water damage.

Palm trees bending in strong hurricane winds

Areas served

Olde Towne · Eden Isles · Lakeshore Estates · Pearl River area · Northshore

ZIPs include 70458, 70459, 70460, 70461, 70469

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Slidell homes and water damage

Olde Towne has older homes. Eden Isles and Lakeshore Estates have many homes on canals close to sea level, some raised after Katrina. Many Slidell homes sit on slabs close to sea level, and many in Eden Isles and Lakeshore Estates were raised or rebuilt after Katrina. Older slab homes have cast-iron drains that crack as soils settle, and raised homes have plumbing exposed underneath. Long power outages after storms shut off AC and let humidity build up.

Storm surge

Katrina's surge flooded Eden Isles and much of Slidell.

Hurricane wind damage

Ida's winds tore roofs and brought trees down.

Heavy rain flooding

Tropical downpours flood low streets and homes.

Pearl River flooding

The Pearl River floods low areas east of the city.

Humidity and mold

Humidity grows mold within days on wet materials.

Freeze bursts

Rare hard freezes burst pipes in attics and exterior walls of homes built for mild winters.

AC condensate overflows

Long summers keep air conditioning running, and clogged drain lines spill into ceilings.

Common calls in Slidell

Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.

Slidell at a glance

County
St. Tammany Parish
Neighborhoods
Olde Towne, Eden Isles, Lakeshore Estates, Pearl River area
ZIP codes
70458, 70459, 70460, 70461, 70469
Nearby
New Orleans, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Shreveport, LA, Metairie, LA, Kenner, LA, Bossier City, LA

Slidell questions

Do I need a permit for repairs in Slidell?

Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Slidell Building Safety department or St. Tammany Parish.

Do I need flood insurance in Slidell?

Yes, for most homes. Homeowners policies exclude flood, and much of Slidell is in a FEMA flood zone.

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