Thurston County
Water damage & mold help in Olympia, WA
Olympia, Washington's capital, sits at the southern tip of Puget Sound. Long rainy seasons, atmospheric river storms and king tides drive most water damage, and downtown floods during high tides combined with heavy rain. Constant moisture means mold and wood rot are common.
Areas served
Downtown · Eastside · Westside · South Capitol · Lacey area
ZIPs include 98501, 98502, 98506, 98512, 98513, 98516
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Olympia homes and water damage
South Capitol and the Eastside have early-1900s homes on crawlspaces with aging plumbing. Newer areas toward Lacey have mostly 1970s–2000s homes on crawlspaces. Most Olympia homes sit on crawlspaces, where long rainy seasons, leaking supply lines and poor ventilation lead to mold, soft subfloors and wood rot. Older homes near the Capitol often have original wood floors and plaster walls that need careful drying.
Tidal flooding
King tides and heavy rain flood low downtown streets.
Atmospheric river storms
Days of heavy rain overwhelm gutters and drainage.
Crawlspace moisture
Constant rain keeps crawlspaces damp, causing mold and rot.
Roof leaks and moss
Moss holds moisture on roofs and lifts shingles.
Windstorms
Winter windstorms bring trees down on roofs.
Earthquake pipe damage
The 2001 Nisqually earthquake damaged buildings in Olympia, and quakes can crack pipes and foundations.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls.
Older plumbing
Older homes have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains.
Common calls in Olympia
- Water Damage
- Mold Removal
- Fire & Smoke Damage
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Mold remediation
- Structural drying
- Flood damage cleanup
- Burst pipe water damage in Olympia
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Olympia at a glance
- County
- Thurston County
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown, Eastside, Westside, South Capitol
- ZIP codes
- 98501, 98502, 98506, 98512, 98513, 98516
- Nearby
- Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Spokane, WA, Vancouver, WA, Bellevue, WA, Everett, WA
Olympia questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Olympia?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Olympia Community Planning and Development department.
Do I need flood insurance in Olympia?
Homeowners policies exclude flood. Low downtown areas are in FEMA flood zones.
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