Mold Inspection Calico Rock, AR.
Closer Look Inspectors offers mold inspection and mold testing in Calico Rock, Izard County, Arkansas, through a local partner in our Arkansas network.
Why moisture builds up in Calico Rock homes
A White River town with documented floods in 1916, 1919 and 1927 that reached lower-street businesses.
Water nearby: White River, known for trout fishing, with Calico Creek flowing into it between the two bluff formations.
Flood history: Before the Norfork and Bull Shoals dams, backwater from the creek often flooded lower-street businesses; The floods of 1916, 1919 and 1927 were particularly devastating.
Setting: North-shore White River bluffs with colored bands, at an elevation of about 462 feet.
Arkansas summers are hot and humid. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put average yearly precipitation at Little Rock 50.4 inches. Warm, damp air is what lets mold take hold in attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.
Housing age and hidden moisture in Calico Rock
Housing: The Calico Rock Historic District's buildings were erected between 1903 and 1924 and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 19, 1985; After the April 7, 1923 fire merchants rebuilt on the low side of Main Street in brick and stone.
Where moisture and mold hide.
Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.
Common questions.
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