Water Damage

Project: Ursuline Academy

Founded in 1727, this 850 student school is the oldest private (K-12) girls' school in the United States.

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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.