Brock Construction Services
Kennewick general contractor that includes water damage restoration among its jobs, working in Kennewick and Hermiston.
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Water damage and mould remediation in Tri-Cities (Kennewick)
Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
7 pros in Tri-Cities (Kennewick)
Tri-Cities has its own flood history. On May 31, 1948, the Columbia River inundated Kennewick and Richland in the worst flood in the history of those two cities, and the heaviest damage was in Kennewick, where much of the business district lies. The National Weather Service lists both cities among the places flooded. That history is a reminder to check your cover before you need it: the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner says a typical home insurance policy does not cover flood damage, so ask your insurer what applies to water in your home. When hiring for drying out or mould removal, know that Washington's Department of Health says the state has no specific certification requirements for mould or water damage restoration. It notes that groups such as the IICRC offer training and certification for businesses. Ask any company what training it holds, whether it is registered as a contractor with L&I, and get the scope of work in writing before it starts.
Hydro Disaster Restoration
This Kennewick company is family-owned and handles water extraction, structural drying and mould remediation. Free estimates are available, and it also covers Richland.
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Restoration Resource
Founded in 2022, this Pasco firm does mould remediation, structural drying and sewage clean-up, and also covers Kennewick, Richland and West Richland.
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Robinson Restoration – Tri-Cities
Water extraction, structural drying and sewage clean-up sit alongside asbestos work at this Richland business. It runs day and night, every day, and also covers Kennewick, Pasco and West Richland.
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Baxter Construction
Founded in 1995, this family-owned firm takes on mould remediation, rebuilding after damage and fire and smoke damage. It also covers Richland and Pasco.
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O So Kleen Cleaning & Restoration
Family-owned since 1991, this Hermiston company extracts standing water and handles mould remediation. It operates at all hours, every day, and also covers Kennewick, Richland and Pasco.
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First Choice Restoration
Open around the clock, every day, this Kennewick firm does water damage restoration, rebuilding after damage and fire and smoke damage work.
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What to know in Tri-Cities (Kennewick)
Benton PUD states that its average outage restoration time is 2 hours.
The National Weather Service's Washington flooding page lists Kennewick and Richland among the places flooded in the historic Columbia River flood. It says much of Kennewick's business district was underwater and one death was reported there.
HistoryLink records that on May 31, 1948, the Columbia River inundated Kennewick and Richland in the worst flood in the history of those two cities. The heaviest damage was in Kennewick, where much of the business district lies.
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 Tri-Cities (Kennewick)
Does Washington require a licence for mould or water damage restoration?
The Department of Health says the state has no specific certification requirements for performing mould or water damage restoration. It notes that organisations such as the IICRC offer training and certification for businesses. So ask each company what training it holds and ask to see proof before work begins. Washington State Department of Health (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a restoration quote or contract include?
Ask for the rooms and materials covered, how the drying will be measured, how mould will be contained and removed, and what happens if more damage turns up. Get the start date, the payment terms and any warranty written down. Compare quotes line by line, not only by total.
Will my home insurance pay for flood damage in Kennewick or Richland?
Not usually. The Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner says a typical home insurance policy does not cover flood damage and specifically excludes it. Both cities were flooded by the Columbia River in 1948, so ask your insurer about flood cover and what your policy treats as flooding. Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (source, opens in a new tab)
How can I check that a restoration company is registered as a contractor?
To register as a construction contractor with L&I, a company must buy a general liability insurance policy, complete the application and pay the application fee. Ask the company for its registration details and proof of insurance, then check them with L&I before you sign anything. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (source, opens in a new tab)