Mold Remediation & Water Damage Help in Moss Bluff, LA

Locals call it "The Bluff," and people here have had a rough few years with water. Between Laura, Delta and the heavy rains since, plenty of Moss Bluff houses have had roofs, attics or floors take on water. If you're seeing signs of mold, one call to (337) 477-3723 connects you with a local pro for a free, no-pressure quote.

About Moss Bluff

Moss Bluff is an unincorporated community in Calcasieu Parish, just north of Lake Charles. It's about 8 miles from downtown, roughly a 14-minute drive without traffic, over the U.S. 171 bridge across the Calcasieu River. U.S. 171 and LA 378 are its main roads. Mail comes addressed to Lake Charles with the 70611 ZIP code.

Moss Bluff has grown steadily as a Lake Charles suburb, from 7,004 residents in 1980 to 12,522 in the 2020 Census. Several efforts to incorporate it haven't succeeded. Its schools, including Moss Bluff Elementary, Moss Bluff Middle and Sam Houston High, are part of the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Sam Houston Jones State Park, with its longleaf pines and boat launches on the West Fork of the Calcasieu River, is right here in Moss Bluff.

Why Moss Bluff homes deal with mold and water damage

Laura's eyewall came right over. The National Weather Service lists Moss Bluff among the communities the eye and eyewall of Hurricane Laura passed over on Aug. 27, 2020, while it was still a powerful Category 4. Wind damage to roofs and falling trees let rain into attics, ceilings and walls. If insulation or framing wasn't fully dried before repairs, mold can still be growing. See attic mold remediation.

Delta's rain hit Moss Bluff especially hard. During Hurricane Delta in October 2020, the NWS rain gauge at Moss Bluff recorded 13.95 inches, and one just northeast of the community recorded 14.34 inches, more than the Lake Charles airport's official total. The NWS reported significant flash flooding across the parish, with several homes taking on water.

Rivers and drainage. Water surrounds Moss Bluff: U.S. 171 crosses the Calcasieu River to get here, and LA 378 crosses the river's West Fork at the edge of the community. Local ditches have to carry a lot of water in a hurry. The Police Jury and the local drainage district took on a project of a little over $5 million, funded mostly by FEMA, to widen the Belfield Ditch between North Perkins Ferry Road and Belfield Road and add stormwater capacity. Drainage projects lower future risk, but they don't dry out a house that already got wet. If water is coming in now, see water damage and water extraction.

Humidity and everyday leaks. The Lake Charles area averages about 60 inches of rain a year. Raised homes can collect ground moisture in the crawl space (crawl space mold removal), and any home can have AC drain, water heater or plumbing leaks. The EPA recommends drying wet materials within 24 to 48 hours.

How it works

1. Call (337) 477-3723 and describe what you're seeing.
2. Walkthrough and written quote. Your local pro finds the moisture source and gives you a clear written quote.
3. Contain and remove. The area is sealed off, moldy materials come out, and surfaces are cleaned and dried.
4. Stop the moisture. Your local pro explains the cause and how to keep it from coming back.

Cost depends on the size of the area, where it is and what has to be removed. The quote is free.

If you need testing, Louisiana licenses mold assessment separately from remediation, and the same company can't do both on one property. An independent licensed assessor can test if needed.

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