Forrest County
Water damage & mold help in Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg sits in south Mississippi, home to the University of Southern Mississippi. Tornadoes struck the city in 2013 and 2017, and hurricanes like Katrina bring damaging winds inland. Heavy rain, humidity and student rentals drive most water damage.
Areas served
Historic Downtown · The Avenues · Oaks District · West Hattiesburg · USM area
ZIPs include 39401, 39402, 39403, 39406, 39407
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Hattiesburg homes and water damage
The Avenues and Oaks District have early-1900s homes on crawlspaces. West Hattiesburg has mostly newer slab homes. Many older homes in the Avenues and Oaks District sit on crawlspaces with plaster walls and hardwood floors, where humid summers and leaking supply lines lead to mold and soft subfloors. Many homes near USM are rentals, and tenants change each year, so slow leaks can run for months before anyone reports them.
Tornadoes
Tornadoes in 2013 and 2017 damaged homes and the university.
Hurricane wind
Storms like Katrina bring damaging winds and falling trees.
Crawlspace moisture
Humidity keeps crawlspaces damp, causing mold and rot.
Flash flooding
Heavy rain floods creeks and low streets.
Student rental leaks
Rentals near USM change tenants often.
Freeze bursts
Rare hard freezes burst pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls.
AC condensate overflows
Long summers keep air conditioning running, and clogged drain lines spill into ceilings.
Older plumbing
Older homes in the Avenues have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains that leak with age.
Common calls in Hattiesburg
- Water Damage in Hattiesburg
- Mold Removal
- Fire & Smoke Damage
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Mold remediation
- Ceiling water damage repair
- Emergency water extraction
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Hattiesburg at a glance
- County
- Forrest County
- Neighborhoods
- Historic Downtown, The Avenues, Oaks District, West Hattiesburg
- ZIP codes
- 39401, 39402, 39403, 39406, 39407
- Nearby
- Jackson, MS, Gulfport, MS, Biloxi, MS, Pascagoula, MS
Hattiesburg questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Hattiesburg?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Hattiesburg Urban Development department.
Does insurance cover tornado damage in Hattiesburg?
Generally yes under a homeowners policy, subject to your deductible.
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