Ice Dams Removed
Open around the clock every day, this roofing contractor also handles water damage restoration and snow clearance. It works on ice dams and mould in St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids and Buffalo.
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Water damage and mould remediation in St. Cloud
Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
2 pros in St. Cloud
Water damage in St. Cloud often starts with heavy rain. The Minnesota DNR reports that in the May 2022 storm period, areas of central Minnesota near St. Cloud and Little Falls received 2-3 inches of rain from the day's storms. When water gets in, drying out is only part of the job. Repairs often reach pipes, water heaters and the line between the house and the City utility piping. In St. Cloud, a plumbing permit is required to replace a water heater or water supply and drain-waste-vent piping, and to repair or replace the piping between the house and the City utility piping. Minnesota also requires a plumbing contractor license for plumbing work in communities with a population over 5,000. Before you hire, ask whether the plumbing part of the job is done by a licensed contractor, who pulls the permit, and whether the quote separates drying, mould removal and any pipe repair. Get that in writing before work begins.
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S.B. Restoration Services Inc.
Rebuilding after damage is offered alongside water damage restoration, with around-the-clock service. Monticello, Becker, Cold Spring and Waite Park are served, and financing is available.
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What to know in St. Cloud
The Minnesota DNR says that in the May 2022 storm period, areas of central Minnesota near St. Cloud and Little Falls received 2-3 inches of rain from the day's storms.
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Before you hire
Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.
Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Questions about hiring in St. Cloud
Do I need a permit for plumbing repairs after water damage in St. Cloud?
Often yes. In St. Cloud, a plumbing permit is required to replace a water heater or water supply and drain-waste-vent piping. It is also required to repair or replace piping between the house and the City utility piping. Ask your contractor who will apply for the permit and request a copy. City of St. Cloud Building Safety Department (source, opens in a new tab)
Can I do the repair work myself if I rent the property out?
Not for everything. St. Cloud requires licensed plumbing, heating and electrical contractors if you do not own and occupy the property. An owner also may not install electrical wiring on mobile homes or on property rented, leased or occupied by others. Ask the City's Building Safety Department if unsure. City of St. Cloud Building Safety Department (source, opens in a new tab)
Does a restoration company need a plumbing licence in Minnesota?
If the job includes plumbing work in a community with a population over 5,000, Minnesota requires a plumbing contractor license. Restricted plumbing contractors cannot contract for that work. Ask to see the licence for whoever will do the pipe repairs, and confirm who is responsible for that part. Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a water damage quote include?
A good quote lists the areas to be dried, the drying and moisture-checking steps, any mould removal, and what repairs or rebuilding are included. It should state who handles permits and plumbing work, the start date and the payment terms. Compare quotes line by line, not just by total.