Tuscaloosa County
Water damage & mold help in Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa sits on the Black Warrior River in west Alabama, home to the University of Alabama. On April 27, 2011, an EF4 tornado tore through the city, destroying thousands of homes. Severe spring storms, heavy rain, humidity and thousands of student rentals drive most water damage.
Areas served
Downtown · The Highlands · Alberta City · Northport area · Forest Lake
ZIPs include 35401, 35403, 35404, 35405, 35406, 35407
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Tuscaloosa homes and water damage
The Highlands and older areas near campus have 1920s–1950s homes on crawlspaces. Alberta City was rebuilt after 2011, and newer subdivisions have mostly slab homes. Many homes near the university are rentals with crawlspaces, plaster walls and aging plumbing. Tenants change each year, so slow leaks under sinks or behind showers can run for months before anyone reports them, leaving soft floors and mold behind. Homes rebuilt after the 2011 tornado are mostly slab homes with newer plumbing.
Tornadoes
The 2011 tornado destroyed homes, and spring storms still bring tornado damage.
Severe storms
High winds and falling trees damage roofs and let rain in.
Crawlspace moisture
Humid summers keep crawlspaces damp, causing mold and rot.
Student rental leaks
Rentals near the university change tenants often, and slow leaks go unreported.
Flash flooding
Heavy rain floods creeks and low streets.
Black Warrior River flooding
Heavy rain upstream raises the Black Warrior River, flooding low areas near the riverbank.
Common calls in Tuscaloosa
- Water Damage
- Mold Removal
- Fire & Smoke Damage
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Mold remediation
- Ceiling water damage repair
- Emergency water extraction
- Structural drying in Tuscaloosa
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Tuscaloosa at a glance
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown, The Highlands, Alberta City, Northport area
- ZIP codes
- 35401, 35403, 35404, 35405, 35406, 35407
- Nearby
- Birmingham, AL, Mobile, AL, Huntsville, AL, Gadsden, AL, Florence, AL
Tuscaloosa questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Tuscaloosa?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Tuscaloosa Office of Urban Development.
Who handles water damage in a Tuscaloosa rental?
Landlords usually handle the building, while tenants need renters insurance for their own belongings.
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