Mold Remediation & Water Damage Help in Carencro, LA
Carencro takes its name from the Cajun French word for the buzzards that once roosted in the cypress along Bayou Carencro. The bayou is still here, and so is the low, wet ground around it. If you're dealing with a musty smell, a leak or mold in the attic or under the house, one call to (337) 205-7937 connects you with a local pro who works in Carencro and across the Lafayette area. The quote is free, with no pressure.
About Carencro
Carencro is a city in Lafayette Parish, just north of Lafayette along I-49. Its ZIP code is 70520. It was first known as St. Pierre, and St. Peter's Catholic parish, founded in 1874, still anchors downtown.
Carencro has grown fast as a Lafayette suburb, from 6,120 residents in the 2000 Census to 9,272 in 2020. That means a mix of older homes around downtown and plenty of newer houses built in the last twenty years.
Why Carencro homes deal with mold and water
Drainage that's still being fixed. Parts of Carencro sit low and hold water after heavy rain. Prejean Road flooded and became impassable in an April 2025 flash flood. In January 2026, Lafayette Consolidated Government started a project of about $3 million to raise that stretch and add storm drains. The city is also hiring a drainage consultant for a stormwater master plan. But a crawl space that stayed wet after the last storm still needs attention. See crawl space mold removal.
Sewage backups. The city has said two of its lift stations, built in the 1980s, have had repeated equipment failures and sewage overflows, and it is applying for grant money to upgrade them. Sewage in a home is contaminated water. Don't try to clean it with fans and a mop. Start with water damage and emergency water extraction, or flood cleanup if water came in from outside.
New homes, tight attics. Newer homes are built tight, so moisture has fewer ways out. Bath fans that vent into the attic, sweating ducts and clogged AC drain lines are common causes. Learn more about attic mold remediation.
Acadiana humidity. The Lafayette area averages about 63 inches of rain a year, and the EPA recommends drying wet materials within 24 to 48 hours.
How it works in Carencro
- Call (337) 205-7937 and describe what you're seeing.
- Walkthrough and written quote. Your local pro finds the moisture source and gives you a clear written quote.
- Containment and removal. The area is sealed off, moldy materials come out and surfaces are cleaned and dried.
- Moisture fix. Your local pro explains the cause and how to keep it from coming back.
Cost depends on the size and location of the problem. You'll have the price before work begins.
Carencro FAQ
Do you serve homes outside Carencro city limits?
Call with your address. Local pros in the area work throughout north Lafayette Parish and nearby.
Our street floods but the water never came inside. Should I worry about mold?
Standing water around a raised home can soak the soil and framing underneath. A musty smell near the floor or soft spots are worth a look.
We had a sewage backup. Can the mold be cleaned or does everything go?
It depends on what got wet and for how long. Soaked carpet pad, insulation and drywall usually have to come out. Your local pro will explain what can be cleaned. See all services on our homepage.
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