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Dry rot, water or pest damage major repairers in Covington

Duke Restoration
4702 Beau Lac
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Duke Restoration
4702 Beau Lac
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
95 local quotes requested

Experience the transformation with Duke Restoration. Our expert team specializes in full service remodeling and full service mold and water damage remediation in New Orleans. Experience the difference today!

"Quick and professional"

Eric N on October 2023

Experience the transformation with Duke Restoration. Our expert team specializes in full service remodeling and full service mold and water damage remediation in New Orleans. Experience the difference today!

"Quick and professional"

Eric N on October 2023


Servpro
1991 Florida Ave SW
5.00(
2
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Servpro
1991 Florida Ave SW
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

SERVPRO of South Livingston Parish provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any size disaster. Our highly trained technicians can respond immediately to your residential or commercial emergency. We specialize in water and fire damage restoration.

SERVPRO of South Livingston Parish provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any size disaster. Our highly trained technicians can respond immediately to your residential or commercial emergency. We specialize in water and fire damage restoration.


MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION LLC
3100 RIDGELAKE DR
No reviews
MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION LLC
3100 RIDGELAKE DR
No reviews
22 years of experience

5 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR LABOR. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. DBA MT & R RESTORATION. MAY CONTACT BY EMAIL. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE.

5 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR LABOR. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. DBA MT & R RESTORATION. MAY CONTACT BY EMAIL. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE.


Multi Craft Contractor LLC
3924 Hillcrest Dr.
4.75(
4
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Multi Craft Contractor LLC
3924 Hillcrest Dr.
4.75(
4
)
Customers say: Quality work
18 years of experience

State of Louisiana Residential Building Contractor # 881532 A State licensed is required for anyone to bid, contract, or perform home improvements, repairs, or remodeling of $1,500 or more. Don't risk fines and headaches, hire us!

State of Louisiana Residential Building Contractor # 881532 A State licensed is required for anyone to bid, contract, or perform home improvements, repairs, or remodeling of $1,500 or more. Don't risk fines and headaches, hire us!


Manhour Construction
218 South Robertson Street
No reviews
Manhour Construction
218 South Robertson Street
No reviews
20 years of experience

Manhours Construction is a full service Handyman, Construction & Maintenance Company. We guarantee over 50 man years experience on the job site every day. No Job to Big or to small.

Manhours Construction is a full service Handyman, Construction & Maintenance Company. We guarantee over 50 man years experience on the job site every day. No Job to Big or to small.


WATERGENIX LLC
No reviews
WATERGENIX LLC
No reviews
20 years of experience

Proudly Serving Southeast Louisiana since 2005. Our mission at WATERGENIX LLC is to provide high-quality services in a timely manner. Our team caters to each project’s specific needs to ensure excellence. Licensed, insured and IICRC certified; we adhere to all industry standards.

Proudly Serving Southeast Louisiana since 2005. Our mission at WATERGENIX LLC is to provide high-quality services in a timely manner. Our team caters to each project’s specific needs to ensure excellence. Licensed, insured and IICRC certified; we adhere to all industry standards.


Domestic Renovations
2925 Montesquieu St.
4.75(
4
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Domestic Renovations
2925 Montesquieu St.
4.75(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience

Domestic Renovations provide our customers with fast, reliable, and clean construction services at affordable pricing.

Domestic Renovations provide our customers with fast, reliable, and clean construction services at affordable pricing.


Spaulding Decon
5520 Johnston Street
No reviews
Spaulding Decon
5520 Johnston Street
No reviews
20 years of experience

We provide professional services such as: biohazard, hoarding, water damage, thorough mold remediation, drug use/lab, and crime scene clean up services to the whole of Louisiana and nationwide. Our team is committed to providing efficient, discreet, and empathetic services tailored to each unique situation. Whether you're dealing with an urgent clean up need or seeking reliable restoration services, we're here to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

We provide professional services such as: biohazard, hoarding, water damage, thorough mold remediation, drug use/lab, and crime scene clean up services to the whole of Louisiana and nationwide. Our team is committed to providing efficient, discreet, and empathetic services tailored to each unique situation. Whether you're dealing with an urgent clean up need or seeking reliable restoration services, we're here to ensure a safe and healthy environment.


ProMan HandyMan, LLC
2445 Florida Street
5.00(
1
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ProMan HandyMan, LLC
2445 Florida Street
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

ProMan HandyMan is a full service professional handyman company for your home or business. We are locally owned and operated and are located inside the Mandeville ACE Hardware store.

ProMan HandyMan is a full service professional handyman company for your home or business. We are locally owned and operated and are located inside the Mandeville ACE Hardware store.


JAT Construction LLC
6926 Fleur De Lis Dr.
No reviews
JAT Construction LLC
6926 Fleur De Lis Dr.
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FAQs for dry rot, water or pest damage major repair projects in Covington, LA

Look for wood that appears darker than the surrounding materials, feels spongy when pressed, or crumbles easily when touched. Dry rot often creates a distinctive cube-like cracking pattern and may have a musty, fungal odor. In advanced cases, you might notice white or gray fungal growth resembling cotton or mushroom-like structures. 

Regular inspections of basements, crawlspaces, and areas around plumbing fixtures help catch problems early before they cause significant structural damage.

Most standard homeowners' policies exclude dry rot repair coverage because insurers classify it as preventable maintenance rather than sudden, accidental damage. Your policy often covers water damage from specific incidents like burst pipes, but the resulting dry rot remediation often falls outside coverage parameters. Some policies offer limited coverage if the rot directly results from a covered peril, but this varies by insurer. 

Always review your specific policy details and consult with your insurance representative about your particular situation.

The timeline varies considerably based on damage extent and location. Minor repairs to window frames or trim might take only one to two days from start to finish. More substantial structural repairs involving floor joists, support beams, or foundation elements require one to two weeks or longer. 

The process includes assessment, demolition, treatment, reconstruction, and finishing work. Weather conditions, material availability, and the need for specialized contractors all influence the overall timeline for project completion.

Yes, untreated dry rot will continue to spread throughout wooden structures in your home. The fungus can extend through wood and even across some masonry surfaces via fungal strands called mycelium. Under favorable conditions (moisture and moderate temperatures), dry rot can advance rapidly, compromising structural integrity across multiple areas. 

The fungus produces airborne spores that establish new colonies wherever they find suitable conditions, making prompt treatment essential to prevent widespread damage and much costlier repairs.

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