Algiers sits on the West Bank of the Mississippi River in Orleans Parish, with many homes built before 1950 on raised foundations or pier-and-beam construction. Frequent tropical storms push moisture under floors and into attics, especially in shotgun houses and Creole cottages along streets like Opelousas and Teche. Our crews reach these properties via the Algiers Ferry or the Greater New Orleans Bridge, bringing equipment sized for tight lots and narrow driveways common in the Point.
Humidity stays high year-round and hurricane season brings sudden roof leaks or floodwater intrusion near the levees. We focus on containment and drying in older plaster walls and heart-pine floors that trap moisture longer than newer builds. Work in Algiers often starts with moisture mapping from the river side inward, then proceeds room by room so families can stay in unaffected sections of the house.
Around Algiers
We regularly work near:
- 📍Algiers Point Historic District
- 📍Behrman Park
- 📍Algiers Ferry Terminal
- 📍Algiers Courthouse
- 📍Holy Cross School
Mold Removal in Algiers — Local Notes
- •Raised pier-and-beam homes in Algiers Point allow crawlspace access but trap river humidity, so we install temporary dehumidification under the structure before wall work begins.
- •Narrow streets and ferry-dependent access mean smaller equipment loads and staged scheduling to avoid peak commute times across the river.
- •Post-Katrina elevation projects left many Algiers homes with new rooflines but older HVAC systems; we check ductwork in attics for hidden growth after every named storm.
- •Low-lying blocks near Behrman Park see repeated street flooding, so we prioritize slab-edge sealing and French-drain tie-ins on repeat jobs.