Water Damage
School Campus
Project: Ursuline Academy
Founded in 1727, this 850 student school is the oldest private (K-12) girls' school in the United States.
Founded in 1727, this 850 student school is the oldest private (K-12) girls' school in the United States.
Challenges:
- 8 buildings on 11.5 acres
- Wind damage and flooding Lake Pontchartrain following Hurricane Katrina brought six feet of water to the site and into all of the buildings.
- Once the water subsided, the damage was extensive, including wood floors which had buckled, unuseable furniture and fixtures, and layers of debris, mud, and mildew left behind.
- All electrical systems were affected with water lines underwater and switch stations needing replacement.
CATCO's Solution:
- Site cleanup involved the removal of 50+ trees and countless debris.
- Buildings were cleaned, decontaminated, and the mold removed.
- New electrical service was installed throughout the property.
- CATCO hired an outside agency to test the completed work to insure safety, quality, and a mold-free environment.
- Emergency response and restorative services allowing the school to reopen in time for the second semester.