Damage Restoration in Elkins & Randolph County

Red Ridge Contracting helps homeowners and businesses in Elkins, Beverly and the Tygart Valley recover from water, storm, fire and mold damage. We’re IICRC certified, hold WV Contractor License #WV064509, and handle the whole job: emergency cleanup, drying, documentation for your insurance claim, and the rebuild.

Damage right now? Call 24/7: (304) 439-6619. Available 24/7, on site in 120 minutes or less across north central WV. Not an emergency? Request a free inspection.

Elkins and the Tygart Valley River

Elkins sits on the upper Tygart Valley River, where the river cuts northwest through a gap between Rich Mountain and Laurel Mountain. South of town, the river’s broad bottomlands stretch about 35 miles up the valley from Valley Head. Leading Creek joins the Tygart just downstream of Elkins, and smaller runs such as Craven Run flow through town on their way to it.

That much water in a mountain valley means flooding is part of local history. In the Election Day flood of November 1985, heavy rain moved over the Elkins area on November 4, and parts of the Tygart Valley River reached record levels. Downstream at Philippi, the river crested nearly 15 feet above flood stage.

You don’t need a historic flood to end up with water in the house, though. A creek that comes up after a hard rain, a basement that seeps every spring, or a sump that can’t keep up can do plenty of damage. If water gets in, we remove it, dry the structure, check for hidden moisture, and make the repairs. See water damage restoration.

Once it’s dry, we rebuild. See damage repair and rebuild in Elkins.

Railroad-Era Homes in Elkins

Elkins was built as a railroad town. Henry Gassaway Davis and his son-in-law Stephen B. Elkins brought the West Virginia Central & Pittsburg Railway into the valley in 1889, and the city was incorporated in 1890. The town grew fast over the next ten years, and a housing boom followed. Many homes in and around Elkins have been standing for generations.

Older houses need a careful approach after damage. Plaster walls, original trim, hardwood floors, stone or block foundations and old wiring all affect what can be dried and saved and what has to come out. We look at how a house was built before we start tearing anything out, and we explain the options as we go.

Mountain Winters in Randolph County

Randolph County is the largest county in West Virginia, and much of it is high country. Elkins sits at about 1,930 feet, and many of the mountains to the east top 4,000 feet. Winter can be hard on pipes in crawlspaces, exterior walls, farmhouses, cabins and seasonal places that sit empty for weeks.

When a frozen pipe splits, shut off the water and call us. We make temporary fixes to stop the damage until a licensed plumber can assess the line and make permanent repairs. Then we dry, clean and rebuild. See frozen and burst pipe repair.

Storm Damage in the Valley

Wind and heavy snow bring down trees and limbs across the county’s wooded hillsides. After a storm, we can board up broken windows, put emergency tarps over roof openings to keep water out, clear debris and repair the interior damage. Learn more about storm damage repair.

Restoration Services in Randolph County

We also offer general contracting and remodels in Elkins, repair and rebuild after water, fire or flood damage, building demolition with demolition permits and asbestos testing coordination, and 16-yard roll-off dumpster rentals with cleanout labor.

Insurance Help for Randolph County Property Owners

We work with any and all insurance companies. We photograph the damage, take moisture readings, write up a clear scope of work, and meet with your adjuster when needed. Billing varies from job to job, so we’ll talk through how it works for your job before we start. Rising floodwater is usually handled by flood insurance, while a burst pipe or wind damage often falls under a homeowners policy. Your agent can tell you what your policy covers. Paying out of pocket? Financing is available through Acorn Finance. Read our insurance claim walkthrough for the step-by-step.

Why Randolph County Calls Red Ridge

IICRC certified · WV Contractor License #WV064509
Available 24/7, on site in 120 minutes or less across north central WV
Free inspections
Cleanup, demolition and rebuild from one contractor
Financing through Acorn Finance

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Call or text (304) 439-6619, email service@redridgewv.com, or schedule a free inspection.

Elkins & Randolph County FAQ

Do you work outside Elkins city limits?

Yes. We work in Elkins, Beverly and the Tygart Valley, and throughout Randolph County. We also serve Upshur, Lewis, Barbour and Harrison Counties. See all of our service areas.

My basement in Elkins takes on water every spring. Can you help?

Yes. We can remove the water, dry the basement, check for mold and repair the damage. If the water is coming from a plumbing problem, a licensed plumber needs to fix the source.

I have a cabin that sits empty in winter. What should I do if a pipe bursts?

Shut off the water and call us. We’ll make temporary fixes to stop the damage until a licensed plumber can make permanent repairs, then handle the drying and rebuilding.

Do you work with my insurance company?

We work with any and all insurance companies, and we meet with adjusters when needed.

Is the inspection free?

Yes. Inspections are free.