Mold Remediation & Water Damage Help in Westlake, LA
Westlake sits right on the Calcasieu River, and people here have spent the last few years dealing with water coming in from above and below. If you're noticing a musty smell, ceiling stains or soft floors, one call to (337) 477-3723 connects you with a local pro who works in Westlake and across Calcasieu Parish. You'll get honest next steps and a free, no-pressure quote.
Call (337) 477-3723About Westlake
Westlake is a small industrial city on the west bank of the Calcasieu River, just north of where the river opens into Lake Charles. The I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge connects it to Lake Charles, with Moss Bluff to the northeast and Sulphur to the west past Mossville. It incorporated in 1945, had 4,781 residents in the 2020 Census and uses ZIP code 70669. Chemical plants and refineries surround the city. The city's elevation is only about 13 feet.
Why Westlake homes deal with mold and water damage
Laura, then Delta's rain on open roofs. The National Weather Service says the eye and eyewall of Hurricane Laura passed over Westlake on Aug. 27, 2020, while it was still a Category 4. Six weeks later Hurricane Delta arrived while many roofs were still under tarps. Westlake's mayor said at the time that the city expected thousands more cubic yards of debris from home interiors because Delta pulled tarps off and soaked roofs that then fell in. Anywhere an attic or wall got wet and was closed up before it fully dried can still hide mold. See attic mold remediation.
Living on the river. Homes along the river, such as those off Mims Road near the Saltwater Barrier, are mostly built on piers because the water rises in heavy rain. Five days after Delta the river was still cresting, and a resident there told KPLC he'd never seen the water so high. Water standing under a raised house feeds mold in the joists and subfloor. See crawl space mold removal.
Clogged ditches, fast rain. The NWS noted that Delta's 12 to 18 inches of rain, combined with Laura debris in the drainage ditches, caused significant flooding. If floodwater came inside, start with flood cleanup. For leaks and burst pipes, see water damage and water extraction.
How it works
- Call (337) 477-3723 and describe what you're seeing.
- Walkthrough and written quote. Your local pro finds where the moisture is coming from and gives you a clear written quote.
- Contain and remove. The area is sealed off, moldy materials come out and surfaces are cleaned and dried.
- 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. You'll have the price before work starts.
Westlake FAQ
Do you serve Westlake homes near the river and out toward Mossville?
Yes, Westlake is in the service area. For spots just outside city limits, call and ask.
Our roof was replaced after Laura. Could there still be mold in the attic?
Possibly. A new roof stops new leaks, but it doesn't dry old insulation or clean decking that got wet before the tarps went up.
Should I get the mold tested first?
You can, but it's often not needed. Read how mold testing works in Louisiana.
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