City of Portsmouth
Water damage & mold help in Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth sits on the Elizabeth River across from Norfolk, home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Tidal flooding, nor'easters and hurricanes like Isabel drive most water damage. Olde Towne has historic homes.
Areas served
Olde Towne · Park View · Port Norfolk · Churchland · Cradock
ZIPs include 23701, 23702, 23703, 23704, 23705, 23707
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Portsmouth homes and water damage
Olde Towne and Park View have 18th- and 19th-century homes. Churchland has mostly mid-century homes. Many Olde Towne and Park View homes are 18th- and 19th-century houses with brick foundations, plaster walls and aging plumbing, and sit close to sea level. Tidal flooding and storm surge push water into basements and crawlspaces, and historic homes need careful drying to avoid damaging original materials. Churchland homes have mostly crawlspaces where humid air leads to mold.
Tidal flooding
High tides flood low streets.
Storm surge
Isabel's surge flooded the waterfront.
Nor'easters
Coastal storms bring wind and flooding.
Crawlspace moisture
Humidity keeps crawlspaces damp.
Historic plumbing
Old homes have cast-iron drains.
Hurricane wind
Strong winds tear shingles and bring trees down, letting rain into attics.
AC condensate overflows
Long summers keep air conditioning running, and clogged lines spill into ceilings.
Sewer backups
Heavy rain and high tides overload older sewers and back water into floor drains and low-lying homes.
Freeze bursts
Cold snaps freeze pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls of older homes.
Common calls in Portsmouth
- Water Damage in Portsmouth
- Mold Removal
- Fire & Smoke Damage
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Flood damage cleanup in Portsmouth
- Mold remediation
- Emergency water extraction in Portsmouth
- Structural drying in Portsmouth
- Burst pipe water damage in Portsmouth
- Ceiling water damage repair in Portsmouth
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Portsmouth at a glance
- County
- City of Portsmouth
- Neighborhoods
- Olde Towne, Park View, Port Norfolk, Churchland
- ZIP codes
- 23701, 23702, 23703, 23704, 23705, 23707
- Nearby
- Virginia Beach, VA, Norfolk, VA, Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA, Newport News, VA, Roanoke, VA
Portsmouth questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Portsmouth?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Portsmouth Permits and Inspections department.
Do I need flood insurance in Portsmouth?
Homeowners policies exclude flood. Low areas are in FEMA flood zones.
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