Damage Restoration in Philippi & Barbour County

Red Ridge Contracting serves homeowners and businesses in Philippi, Belington and communities across Barbour County. When water, wind, fire or mold damages your property, you get one IICRC-certified, WV-licensed contractor (License #WV064509) for the cleanup, the insurance paperwork 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.

Three Rivers Run Through Barbour County

Barbour County is drained by three rivers: the Tygart Valley, the Middle Fork and the Buckhannon. The Buckhannon River flows north out of Upshur County and joins the Tygart in Barbour County, so heavy rain around Buckhannon ends up here, too. Philippi sits on the Tygart Valley River in the center of the county, where U.S. 119 and U.S. 250 meet. Belington is about ten miles southeast on U.S. 250.

The river has a long memory in Philippi. During the November 1985 flood, the Tygart crested nearly 15 feet above flood stage at Philippi, about four feet higher than the previous record, and the town was badly damaged. Water ran over the covered bridge and the North Philippi bridge, and floodwater in the old train depot washed away many artifacts from the Barbour County Historic Museum.

Floods like that are rare, but water damage isn’t. Creeks that rise after a hard rain, wet basements, sump failures and leaks all cause damage that needs to be dried out properly before mold sets in. See water damage restoration and mold remediation.

Philippi’s Covered Bridge and Historic Downtown

Philippi’s covered bridge was built in 1852 by Lemuel Chenoweth and still carries U.S. 250 across the Tygart. It’s the only covered bridge on the U.S. numbered highway system. It survived the first land battle of the Civil War on June 3, 1861, the 1985 flood, and a fire in 1989 that nearly destroyed it before it was rebuilt and reopened in 1991.

The Philippi Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and many homes and buildings in and around town are decades old. Older construction often means plaster walls, original trim and wood floors, stone or block foundations and wiring that needs careful handling after a water loss or fire. We take the time to understand how a building was put together before deciding what to remove and what can be dried and saved.

Winter, Storms and Rural Properties

A lot of Barbour County is farms, hollows and homes set back on long lanes. A burst pipe in a farmhouse or an empty rental can go unnoticed for days, and a downed tree can take out power and open up a wall at the same time. If a pipe bursts, we make temporary fixes to stop the damage until a licensed plumber can make the permanent repair, then we dry and rebuild. After a storm, we board up openings, put emergency tarps over roof openings, clear debris and repair the interior. See frozen and burst pipe repair and storm damage repair.

Red Ridge Contracting trucks and crew on a West Virginia job site

Restoration Services in Barbour County

Need a building torn down or a house cleaned out? We handle building demolition, including demolition permits and asbestos testing coordination, and we rent 16-yard roll-off dumpsters with cleanout labor available. For remodels and new construction, see general contracting.

Insurance Help for Barbour County Property Owners

We work with any and all insurance companies. We document the damage with photos and moisture readings, put together a clear scope of work, and meet with your adjuster when needed. Billing varies from job to job, and we’ll explain how it works for yours before we start. Flood damage from rising water is usually covered by flood insurance, not a standard homeowners policy, so check with your agent about your coverage. For costs insurance doesn’t cover, financing is available through Acorn Finance. Our insurance claim walkthrough explains each step.

Why Barbour County Calls Red Ridge

  • Based in Buckhannon, just south in neighboring Upshur County
  • IICRC certified · WV Contractor License #WV064509
  • Available 24/7, on site in 120 minutes or less across north central WV
  • Free inspections
  • One contractor from cleanup to rebuild
  • Financing through Acorn Finance

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

Philippi & Barbour County FAQ

Do you serve Belington and the rest of Barbour County?

Yes. We work in Philippi, Belington and across Barbour County, plus Upshur, Lewis, Randolph and Harrison Counties. See our service areas.

Can you restore an older home without gutting it?

We try to dry and save original materials such as plaster, trim and wood floors whenever it makes sense, and we explain the options before removing anything.

A storm damaged a building we don’t plan to repair. Can you take it down?

Yes. We handle demolition, including demolition permits and asbestos testing coordination, and we rent 16-yard roll-off dumpsters. Call for pricing and rental terms.

Do you work with my insurance company?

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

Is the inspection free?

Yes. Inspections are free.