Water Damage Restoration in Monroe

11/5/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is ready at a moments notice, Call us right away at (318) 345-5121, when you experience water damage in your Monroe home.

Monroe Residents Often Need Water Damage Restoration Services.

Monroe, the largest city in northern Louisiana and the eighth-largest in the state, has a relatively long history dating back to well before the establishment of the American Republic. Officially, though, it only received its current name in 1819. In that year, the small town was renamed in honor of the then-current U.S. president James Monroe. As a result of its long and storied history, Louisiana’s eighth-largest city is home to more than a few old mansions and numerous other time-weathered residences. Tourists from all around flock to see the more famous of these.

The Famous Stately Mansions of Monroe

Some of the more notable fine homes in and around town date back to the 1800s. These antique residences feature a wide variety of architectural styles and embody the culturally and stylistically diverse nature of our community. A few of the prominent homes in our area included on the National Register of Historic Places are:

Logtown Plantation, designed in the Federal Stick style, was built in the first decades of the 1800s and is situated on the Ouachita River to the south of Monroe. It was the home of Don Juan Filhiol, the builder of what later became our city.

Bosco Plantation House, a Greek Revival mansion constructed during the early 1800s and located south of town at 279 Pipes Lane.

Mulberry Grove, constructed in the first part of the 1800s and now integrated into the brick mansion Layton Castle. It can be found at 1133 S. Grand St. in Monroe.

Lower Pargoud, a Greek Revival residence built in town around the 1850s at 2111 S. Grand St.

Roland M. Filhiol House, a fine example of Queen Anne architecture and Eastlake style erected in the late 1800s at 111 Stone Ave.

Harvey House, a late 19th century home in the Italianate architectural style located at 608 Grammont St.

All of these historic marvels remind us of our city’s pioneering roots west of the Mississippi, as well as its growing reputation throughout the 1800s as an important regional industrial and commercial hub.

A City of Old Homes – A Potential Minefield of Hidden Issues for Homeowners

It is important to remember that Monroe is not only home to several famous antique residences but is also filled with numerous older common homes. As a settlement that has prospered for more than a hundred years, it, of course, contains many houses that are older than fifty years old. Such houses, as you can imagine, typically suffer from certain age-related problems. These issues range in severity from nuisance to being potentially catastrophic and include:

Old damaged or poorly maintained roofs that leak

Drainage systems that are clogged or otherwise no longer function

Leaky damaged pipes throughout the home

Sewage system problems

Faulty aged electrical networks that may cause fires

Dry rot, termite-related damage, or other structural deterioration

While older houses are often more visually appealing than their newer counterparts, exhibiting a bounty of distinguished sophistication, they are usually a minefield of hidden issues like those noted above.

The Trouble an Old Leaky Roof or Pipe Can Cause

Although seemingly minor concerns, roofs, and pipes with small, slow leaks can mean big trouble over time. These problems pose a serious and more probable threat to purchasers of older homes. With that said, there are some telltale signs indicative of leak-related water damage that can help you address them early. Some of these signs are:

Discoloration of surfaces and mold or mildew growths

Musty odors

Deteriorated plaster or drywall

Dry rotted materials

Warped walls or ceilings

Floor buckling and other abnormalities

Always keep an eye out for all of these indicators so that you can either address water-related issues as soon as possible or simply avoid buying a residence with them.

Living in a quaint historical city can be an everyday treat for the senses, but this luxury does not come without its negatives. Year-round, residents and tourists alike can enjoy the diverse architectural styles to be found in our small city. They can see residences dating to every period in the 19th and 20th centuries and observe the differing designs of each. However, while tourists can simply enjoy the sights and leave, many residents have to stay and deal with the difficulties of maintaining older homes. Residents are continually faced with the seemingly impossible task of locating and properly addressing the age-related issues of their houses. This can be both an expensive and time-consuming prospect.    

Luckily, there are local, high-quality water damage restoration companies like SERVPRO of Monroe/West Monroe that can help area homeowners properly maintain their properties. Our highly trained, experienced, and well-equipped technicians are skilled in locating and remediating all kinds of water-related damage. They can likely resolve whatever situation you may have.

How Does SERVPRO Restore Water-Damaged Homes?

Armed with all the latest training and tools of the remediation trade, SERVPRO professionals can successfully restore most water-damaged residences. They take various innovative measures and employ an arsenal of cutting edge gear to do this. Some of the things our technicians do to clean up and restore your property are:

Removing any standing water from your residence with powerful wet vacs and extractors, if necessary

Drying out interior air, structural elements, and contents with air movers, high-velocity fans, and dehumidifiers

Employing Injectidry systems and floor pads to dry out subflooring, areas behind walls and ceilings, and other obstructed spaces

Using state-of-the-art foggers to treat affected materials and air with disinfectants and deodorants approved by the EPA.

Sanding down warped or buckling flooring

Reconstructing destroyed structural elements and rooms

Most times, these expert methods prevent further water-related problems and rapidly return your home to its pre-damage state.

As fellow neighbors of this small historical community, the professionals at SERVPRO of Monroe / West Monroe want to help you overcome whatever water damage you may have. So, if you ever want to have your residence inspected or need remediation work done, do not hesitate to call us at (318) 345-5121.