Complete Restoration & Construction, LLC
Sewage clean-up and water extraction sit alongside structural drying here, and the firm is open at all hours, every day. Its work covers Yakima, Union Gap, Moxee, Selah, Outlook and Zillah.
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Water damage and mould remediation in Yakima
Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
6 pros in Yakima
Yakima sits on a river with a long flood record: since 1894 the Yakima River has exceeded flood level 47 times, and the area has been declared a federal disaster area for flooding 8 times in 27 years since 1970. That history shapes water damage work here, because river water and groundwater are treated differently from a burst pipe. A typical home policy excludes flood damage, so flood coverage has to be bought separately, and mould coverage usually applies only when the mould results from a covered loss such as a pipe that suddenly bursts. Before you hire a restoration or mould crew, ask what caused the water, since that affects what you can claim. Washington requires construction contractors to be registered, bonded and insured, so ask for their registration details and check them with L&I. Ask for a written scope covering drying, moisture readings and mould removal, and keep photos of the damage before work starts.
Water Damage Mitigation Experts
Flooded basements and burst pipes are among the jobs here, alongside structural drying and asbestos work. It is family-owned and open around the clock, every day, serving Ellensburg and Yakima.
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Powers Contracting
Its main trades are flooring, remodeling and general contracting, with water damage restoration and rebuilds among its jobs. Estimates are free, and it is open at all hours across Yakima and Ellensburg.
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Baxter Construction and Restoration
Family-owned since 1995, the firm responds around the clock, every day, to flooding and storm damage. It handles water damage restoration, mould remediation, rebuilds and fire and smoke damage in Yakima, Ellensburg and Zillah.
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Clean Image Services
Established in 2001, the Ellensburg firm also handles asbestos alongside mould remediation and structural drying. It is open day and night, and financing is available.
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JRCC – Yakima, WA
Water extraction, fire and smoke cleanup and storm damage repairs run through a team available around the clock, every day. Work is offered in Yakima and Ellensburg, and financing is available.
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What to know in Yakima
Since 1894 the Yakima River's flow has exceeded flood level 47 times. Since 1970 the area has been declared a federal disaster area for flooding 8 times in 27 years.
The largest flood of record on the Yakima River was in December 1933. The 1996 flood ranks third among the largest basin floods, after 1933 and 1906.
The county says the stretch of SR 12 upstream of the 16th Avenue exit has had repeated flood damage since the 1980s. It says failure of this roadway in a major flood would inundate a significant portion of Yakima.
After the May 30, 2020 windstorm, more than 15,000 customers were without power at the peak in the Yakima area. The outages affected communities including Wapato, Zillah, Toppenish, Yakima and Selah, and downed trees and limbs complicated repairs.
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 Yakima
Does my home insurance cover flood damage in Yakima?
Usually not. The Washington Insurance Commissioner says a typical home policy specifically excludes flood damage. Flood coverage has to be bought separately from an agent, a broker or the National Flood Insurance Program. Check your policy before you start work, and ask your insurer how it classifies the water. Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (source, opens in a new tab)
Will insurance pay for mould removal?
Mould coverage is usually limited. It tends to apply only when the mould results from a covered loss, such as a pipe that suddenly bursts. Gradual leaks, groundwater seeping in, or a leaking foundation are usually not covered, so ask your insurer before you sign a contract. Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (source, opens in a new tab)
Who is allowed to do restoration work in Washington?
Washington requires construction contractors to be registered, bonded and insured. L&I regulates 63 contractor specialties that each require registration. Ask any company for its registration number and check it with L&I before you agree to a quote or pay a deposit. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a water damage quote include?
Ask for a written scope that lists the rooms affected, how the water will be dried, how moisture will be measured, and what mould removal involves. It should name the materials to be removed or replaced and state the start date. Compare quotes line by line, not by the total alone.