Water Damage in Louisiana

Louisiana is one of the few states with a licensing classification specifically for mold remediation: the state licensing board for contractors requires a Mold Remediation license once a project reaches $7,500, with the qualifying party completing 24 hours of mold remediation and assessment training plus 4 hours on unfair trade practices law, a separate track from the state's general residential or plumbing licenses. That regulatory attention lines up with the state's flood history: Louisiana leads the nation in repetitive loss flood properties under the National Flood Insurance Program, with more than 43,000 statewide, and residents have collected over $1.2 billion for repeat flood damage since 1978. For a property that's flooded before, understanding the real cost of a full water damage restoration against a repeat insurance payout is worth doing before the next storm rather than after. Call (855) 317-2617 to describe what you're dealing with in Louisiana, and we'll help connect you with an independent local provider who covers your area, when service is available.