Water damage help in New Orleans, LA
- Areas: Uptown, Mid-City, Lakeview, Gentilly
- 58 ZIP codes covered
- Free referral, no obligation
Homes in New Orleans and how they leak
Older neighborhoods are raised shotguns, doubles and cottages on brick piers, built of old-growth cypress and pine with plaster walls. Lakeview, Gentilly and New Orleans East have slab-on-grade homes from the mid-1900s, many rebuilt or raised after Katrina.
Local issues that cause water damage
Hurricanes
Katrina's levee failures in 2005 flooded most of the city; Ida in 2021 brought wind damage and weeks without power. See hurricane water damage.
Rain flooding
When rain outpaces the pumps, streets and low homes flood, as in August 2017.
Humidity and mold
Wet materials do not dry on their own here, especially with the power out.
Common calls in New Orleans
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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Crawl space drying
Standing water and damp framing under the house.
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New Orleans at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County or area
- Orleans Parish
- Neighborhoods
- Uptown, Mid-City, Lakeview, Gentilly, the Bywater
- ZIP codes covered
- 58 ZIP codes. Use the ZIP checker below to confirm yours.
- Who does the work
- Independent local restoration companies
Questions from New Orleans homeowners
Is mold remediation licensed in Louisiana?
Yes. Mold remediation contractors must be licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
My raised house didn't flood inside. Do I still have damage?
Possibly underneath. Wet insulation, subfloor and ductwork under a raised house need checking and drying.
Why does my street flood in an ordinary thunderstorm?
The city drains by pumping. When rain falls faster than the pumps and pipes can move it, water stands in the streets and can enter homes built at ground level.
Other cities we cover
See how Louisiana's weather, housing and rules affect water damage on the Louisiana page.
Water damage in New Orleans?
Call and we'll connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP code. Free, no obligation.