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Service Areas

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  • 1

    Louisville, KY

    Louisville homeowners know that Kentucky's humidity and the Ohio River's proximity create the perfec...

  • 2

    Shepherdsville, KY

    As Mold Hunters' home base in Shepherdsville, KY, we know Bullitt County inside and out, including t...

  • 3

    Jeffersontown, KY

    Jeffersontown's established neighborhoods and proximity to Taylorsville Lake make water intrusion an...

  • 4

    Elizabethtown, KY

    Elizabethtown sits at the heart of Hardin County, and its mix of historic downtown homes and growing...

  • 5

    Bardstown, KY

    Bardstown's historic charm, from the antebellum homes near My Old Kentucky Home State Park to the ol...

  • 6

    LaGrange, KY

    LaGrange has grown quickly in recent years, and Oldham County's newer subdivisions and historic down...

  • 7

    Frankfort, KY

    Kentucky's capital city sits along the Kentucky River, and Frankfort homeowners, from the Victorian-...

  • 8

    Clarksville, IN

    Clarksville sits right on the Ohio River, and Clark County homeowners know that flooding, humidity, ...

  • 9

    New Albany, IN

    New Albany's beautiful historic district and the Ohio River floodplain make water damage and mold re...

  • 10

    Jeffersonville, IN

    Just across the Ohio River from Louisville, Jeffersonville homeowners deal with many of the same hum...

  • 11

    Jefferson County, KY

    Jefferson County is the most populous county in Kentucky, and its diverse housing stock, from Louisv...

  • 12

    Bullitt County, KY

    Bullitt County is Mold Hunters' home, and we've spent 25 years getting to know every corner of this ...

  • 13

    Oldham County, KY

    Oldham County consistently ranks as one of Kentucky's most desirable places to live, and homeowners ...

  • 14

    Shelby County, KY

    Shelby County's rolling horse farms, historic Shelbyville neighborhoods, and growing residential com...

  • 15

    Nelson County, KY

    Nelson County is bourbon country, but behind the distillery tours and historic landmarks, homeowners...

  • 16

    Hardin County, KY

    Hardin County spans from Elizabethtown's growing commercial corridors to rural communities near Fort...

  • 17

    Clark County, IN

    Clark County, Indiana sits along the Ohio River across from Louisville, and communities like Jeffers...

  • 18

    Floyd County, IN

    Floyd County stretches from New Albany's Ohio River waterfront up through the hillside communities o...

Resources

Your Guide to Emergency Restoration & Recovery

When disaster strikes, knowledge is power. Our expert restoration guides help Kentucky homeowners and businesses understand water damage, mold remediation, fire restoration, and emergency response. From preventing water damage to understanding the restoration process, our IICRC-certified technicians share insider knowledge to help you protect your property and make informed decisions during emergencies. Fast, reliable information when you need it most.

Practical Restoration Guidance

A professional response follows a clear process

A professional restoration response is a documented process for finding the source of property damage, controlling immediate hazards, measuring affected materials, removing contamination when necessary, and drying or rebuilding the property.

For property restoration in Kentucky and Southern Indiana, the right sequence depends on the source, the materials involved, and whether occupants can remain safely in the building. Mold Hunters starts with conditions at the property, not a one-size-fits-all treatment.

01

Find the source

Trace where the damage began and how far water, smoke, odor, or contamination traveled.

02

Control hazards

Stabilize immediate risks and set the right containment or safety controls before cleanup begins.

03

Measure and restore

Document affected materials, remove what cannot be saved, then clean and dry the structure.

04

Verify and rebuild

Confirm the area is ready, preserve the project record, and complete permanent repairs.

Safety first

What to do before the restoration crew arrives

Do not enter electrically energized water, disturb suspected sewage, or walk through a fire-damaged structure that has not been cleared. Follow instructions from local emergency officials.

  1. Stop and assess immediate danger Leave for fire, electrical, structural, sewage, or breathing hazards. Contact emergency services when needed.
  2. Limit the source only when it is safe Shut off a known water supply or HVAC system only if the control is safely accessible.
  3. Document conditions from a safe location Take wide and close photographs, record when the loss was found, and preserve receipts and communications.
  4. Call a qualified restoration provider Describe the source, affected rooms, visible materials, odors, and vulnerable occupants.
  5. Contact the insurer Ask about mitigation duties, deductibles, documentation, and approvals without delaying reasonable loss control.

Floodwater may contain biological or chemical hazards. Homeowners should not treat contaminated water, widespread mold, or unstable fire debris as a routine cleaning project.

Ready.gov flood safety Red Cross fire guidance EPA flood cleanup guidance CDC mold cleanup guidance

A record you can follow

Why documentation and verification matter

Good restoration work produces a record. Depending on the job, that record can include initial photographs, moisture readings, affected-material notes, equipment logs, disposal records, progress photographs, and a final walkthrough. Documentation helps the owner understand what changed and gives an insurance adjuster a clearer basis for reviewing covered work.

Verification should match the loss. Water work may require moisture readings compared with dry materials. Mold work requires source correction and a visibly clean contained area. Fire restoration may require repeated inspection for soot and odor in connected spaces.

OSHA mold safety resources EPA mold and moisture guide

Plain-language definitions

Common restoration terms

Mitigation
Immediate work intended to stop continuing damage and stabilize the property before permanent repairs.
Remediation
Controlled correction of contamination through source control, containment, removal, cleaning, and verification.
Structural drying
Measured removal of excess moisture using extraction, airflow, dehumidification, and monitoring.
Reconstruction
Repair or replacement after the affected area has been cleaned, dried, and stabilized.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can Mold Hunters respond to an emergency?

We offer same-day service and respond as quickly as possible to urgent situations. Property emergencies don't wait for business hours - our IICRC-certified technicians are available to respond immediately to mold, water damage, fire damage, and other restoration needs.

Do you work with insurance companies?

Yes. We work directly with insurance companies and adjusters to streamline the claims process. We provide detailed documentation, photos, and reports to support your claim, and can speak with your insurance company on your behalf to answer questions about the restoration work.

Are you licensed, insured, and certified?

Yes. Mold Hunters is a fully licensed, insured, and IICRC-certified restoration company with 25 years of experience. Our technicians hold IICRC certifications in mold remediation, water damage restoration, and other specialty areas to ensure professional, industry-standard service.

What services does Mold Hunters offer?

We offer mold inspections and remediation, water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage restoration, odor removal, biohazard fogging, and full remodeling. We also provide carpet, air duct, and furniture cleaning along with house, gutter, and concrete power washing.

Do you handle both mitigation and reconstruction?

Unlike many companies, Mold Hunters handles both restoration and remodeling. We take you from damage mitigation all the way through to a fully rebuilt, updated space - giving you back your dream home from start to finish.