Prime Restoration
Emergency service runs around the clock, every day, from this 2023 restoration firm. It covers water damage restoration, mould remediation and fire and smoke damage in Reading and Leesport.
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Water damage and mould remediation in Reading
Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
3 pros in Reading
Reading sits on the Schuylkill River, and its flood history shapes how water damage work is done here. The National Weather Service lists a flood stage of 15.5 feet at Reading, with 18 floods on record since 1869 and a highest crest from Hurricane Agnes in 1972. Even a lower crest, such as the 1996 rise caused by rapid snowmelt and intense rain, shows that water can arrive from more than one direction. Before you hire, check your insurance first: the Pennsylvania Insurance Department says standard homeowner's and renter's policies do not cover flood damage. For mould, the Pennsylvania Department of Health says there are no federal or state regulations, so no state mould licence sets the standard for you. Ask any contractor whether they are registered with the Office of Attorney General under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, and ask for a written scope of the drying, removal and cleanup work before it starts.
Source: National Weather Service, Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center (source, opens in a new tab)
The Helping Company, LLC
Family-owned since 2019, the firm offers mould remediation and fire and smoke damage work around the clock, every day. Its towns include Reading, Wyomissing, Sinking Spring and Mohnton.
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Radical Restorations Inc
Based in Shillington, the firm has 30 years in the trade and works around the clock. It handles water damage restoration, including burst pipes, and fire and smoke damage.
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What to know in Reading
The National Weather Service record for the Schuylkill River at Reading includes a 15.85 crest on 1/20/1996. It attributes that crest to southerly winds, high dewpoints and intense rainfall that caused a rapid snowmelt.
National Weather Service, Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center (source, opens in a new tab)
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 Reading
Is flood damage in Reading covered by my home insurance?
Usually not. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department says standard homeowner's or renter's policies do not cover flood damage. Read your policy and ask your insurer what is covered before you sign a work order, so you know what you may pay yourself and what you can claim. Pennsylvania Insurance Department (source, opens in a new tab)
Does a mould remediation contractor need a state licence in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Department of Health says there are no federal or state regulations about mould. That means you cannot rely on a state mould licence as a check. Ask for references, insurance details and a written plan describing how the mould will be removed and the cause of the moisture fixed. Pennsylvania Department of Health (source, opens in a new tab)
Should I check if a restoration contractor is registered?
Yes. Under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, contractors doing a set yearly amount of home improvements must register with the PA Office of Attorney General. Ask for the registration number and put it on your contract along with the scope and schedule of work. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a water damage quote include?
A good quote lists the rooms covered, the drying and removal steps, what materials will be torn out or replaced, the equipment used, the timeline and how changes are handled. Get it in writing from more than one company and compare line by line, not just the total.