Altoona & Blair County
Water damage restoration in Altoona. Basements, pipes, fire and mold.
Keystone Reconstruction serves Altoona and the rest of Blair County from our base in Huntingdon, about 45 minutes east on Route 22. We answer the phone 24/7 and handle the whole job, from water removal to rebuild.
Water damage in an older city
Altoona grew up around the railroad, and a lot of its housing went up in the late 1800s and early 1900s: brick and frame homes packed close together on hillside streets, many with stone or block basements. Those homes have plenty of character, and they come with predictable water problems.
Basements that take on water
Hillside lots send runoff toward foundations, and older stone and block walls were never built to keep it out. Spring snowmelt and long rains mean wet basements across the city, and a sump pump failure during a storm can put several inches of water on the floor fast. See flooded basements.
Aging pipes
Original galvanized steel supply lines rust from the inside, and cast-iron drain lines crack with age. Leaks often show up as a ceiling stain under a bathroom or a wet spot that never seems to dry. See water extraction and dry outs.
Sewer backups
Older sewer laterals with clay or cast-iron joints are prone to root intrusion and clogs, which send sewage up through the basement floor drain. See sewage cleanup.
Fires in close quarters
Where homes are close together or semi-attached, smoke damage can reach beyond the house that burned. We handle fire damage and smoke and soot cleanup.
Mold
Damp basements and slow leaks mean mold, and "mold removal Altoona" is one of the most common restoration searches in the area. See mold remediation.
Blair County
Altoona-area communities we serve
Based in Huntingdon, serving Altoona
We want to be straight with you: our shop is in Huntingdon, not Altoona. For an emergency, that means a drive of roughly 45 minutes, so call as soon as you find the water. Meanwhile, shut off the water, get valuables off the floor and take photos. The first-hour checklist walks you through it.
What you get in return is a smaller, local company that handles your job from the first call through the rebuild, instead of being one ticket in a big franchise's queue.
Altoona questions
Local FAQ
My basement gets wet every spring. Is that a restoration job?
If water has soaked carpet, drywall, stored belongings or is sitting more than a little puddle, yes: it needs extraction and drying to prevent mold. Stopping it from happening again is usually a waterproofing or drainage job, and we'll tell you honestly what we saw.
Do you handle rental properties?
Yes. Landlords and property managers can call for water, fire or mold damage in rental homes and apartments. Let us know who the tenant is and how to get access.
Do you work with my insurance company?
We document the damage with photos, moisture readings and itemized estimates your adjuster can use, and we'll talk with them about the technical details. See insurance claim help.