Water damage restoration in Louisiana
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What causes water damage in Louisiana
Hurricanes and surge
Katrina in 2005, Laura in 2020 and Ida in 2021 show the range: levee failures, surge and wind that strips roofs.
Rainfall flooding
The August 2016 flood around Baton Rouge came from rain alone, with no named storm, and reached homes far outside flood zones.
Humidity and mold
Wet materials in a house without power can mold within two days in a Louisiana summer.
Homes and how they are built
Older homes in New Orleans are raised on piers, with plaster walls and old-growth cypress and pine. Suburban homes around Baton Rouge, Lafayette and the Northshore are mostly slab-on-grade, which puts floodwater directly into living space.
When it happens
Hurricane season runs June through November. Heavy rain can come any month.
Rules and insurance in Louisiana
Mold remediation contractors must be licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, which also licenses home improvement and residential contractors. Most policies carry a named-storm or hurricane deductible, and flood insurance is separate.
In every state, homeowners insurance excludes rising floodwater, which needs a separate flood policy. See what homeowners insurance covers.
Where we can connect you in Louisiana
As of October 5, 2026, independent restoration companies in our network cover 200 ZIP codes in 75 cities and towns in Louisiana. Coverage changes often, so check your ZIP code.
City guides in Louisiana
Covered places include: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Metairie, Kenner, Slidell, Mandeville, Harvey, Gretna, Hammond, Chalmette, Baker, Covington, Denham Springs, Westwego, Plaquemine, Prairieville, Marrero, Greenwell Springs, Pride, Zachary, River Ridge, Gonzales, Oak Hills Place, Meraux, Addis, Donaldsonville, Carville, Sunshine, Saint Gabriel, Walker, Inniswold, Lacombe, Port Allen, Arabi, Violet, Jackson.
Services most relevant in Louisiana
Hurricane water damage
Storm surge, wind-driven rain and roof loss after tropical storms.
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Storm and flood cleanup
Rising water, flash floods and water driven in by storms.
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Mold remediation after water damage
Mold that grows when wet materials don't dry in time.
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Structural drying and dehumidification
Measured drying of framing, subfloor, drywall and slab.
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Louisiana at a glance
- Region
- South
- Main causes
- Hurricanes and surge; Rainfall flooding; Humidity and mold
- ZIP codes we cover
- 200
- Cities and towns covered
- 75
- Coverage data as of
- October 5, 2026
Questions from Louisiana homeowners
Do I need flood insurance if I'm not in a flood zone?
In Louisiana it is worth serious thought. Many homes that flooded in 2016 were outside mapped high-risk zones, and homeowners insurance does not cover rising water.
Does Louisiana license mold remediation?
Yes. Mold remediation contractors must hold a license from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Ask for the license number.
Can raised cypress floors be dried?
Often. Old-growth wood handles careful drying well, but wet insulation and subfloor underneath must be dealt with too.
Neighboring states
Water damage in Louisiana?
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