Home help in St. Martinville, Louisiana
Most home problems in St. Martinville come back to water. Heavy rain falls on flat land with clay soil, so yards hold water, crawl spaces get damp and foundations move. Add long, hot summers and storm season, and the big jobs here are drainage, roofs and air conditioning.
St. Martinville is the seat of St. Martin Parish and sits on Bayou Teche, with many old homes near the bayou.
What to know in St. Martinville
- Bayou Teche runs through town, and low ground near it can stay wet.
- Many homes are older and raised or on pier-and-beam.
- Humid air and heavy rain mean wood rot and mold can start quickly.
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What it costs
Prices change from house to house. These guides show the range, then get a local price.
Local pros
Our founding pros work across St. Martin Parish and the rest of Acadiana. Meet them. Storm coming? Use the hurricane checklist.
Questions people ask
- Why does my yard flood in St. Martinville?
- St. Martinville is flat, gets heavy rain and has clay soil that drains slowly. Water sits where the yard is low, where it slopes toward the house, or where gutters dump it. A drainage pro can tell which by seeing where the water stays.
- How much does a French drain cost in St. Martinville?
- It depends on how long the drain is, how deep it goes and where the water has to end up. Prices vary a lot, so the best way to know is to get a local price from a pro who has seen your yard.
- Is water under my house a problem?
- Yes, if it stays. Standing water or wet soil under a pier-and-beam home can rot wood, grow mold and bring bugs. Find where it comes from and get it drained or diverted.
- When should I get my roof checked in St. Martinville?
- Before hurricane season starts on June 1, and again after any big storm. Look for missing shingles, lifted flashing and stains on ceilings.