What is the most common home problem in Acadiana?

Water. Heavy rain, flat land and clay soil mean standing water in yards, wet crawl spaces, overflowing gutters and foundation movement are some of the most common problems here.

When is hurricane season in Louisiana?

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The best time to get your roof, gutters and trees checked is before it starts.

Why does my yard flood after every rain?

Usually the yard is too flat or slopes toward the house, the soil is clay that drains slowly, or gutters dump water in the wrong spot. A drainage pro can tell which one by seeing where the water sits.

Acadiana, Louisiana

Home help in Acadiana

Most home problems in Acadiana come back to four things: water, heat, wet air and storms. Lots of rain falls on flat land with clay soil, so yards hold water, crawl spaces get damp and foundations move. Long, hot summers wear out air conditioners. And from June to November, storms can hit roofs, trees and gutters.

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What to know here

The Lafayette area gets about 60 inches of rain a year.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
Much of the soil is clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry.
Many older homes sit on pier-and-beam, raised off the ground.
In August 2016, very heavy rain flooded thousands of homes across the region.

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Questions people ask

What is the most common home problem in Acadiana?: Water. Heavy rain, flat land and clay soil mean standing water in yards, wet crawl spaces, overflowing gutters and foundation movement are some of the most common problems here.
When is hurricane season in Louisiana?: Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The best time to get your roof, gutters and trees checked is before it starts.
Why does my yard flood after every rain?: Usually the yard is too flat or slopes toward the house, the soil is clay that drains slowly, or gutters dump water in the wrong spot. A drainage pro can tell which one by seeing where the water sits.

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