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SheetArea 10
PlaceHistoric Westside (West Las Vegas)
Distance1.7 mi
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Area 10Historic Westside (West Las Vegas)

Mold removal in Historic Westside (West Las Vegas)

Mold and Leak Help in The Historic Westside starts with the water. A city survey of 45 Westside properties found all were built between 1924 and 1967, most in the 1940s1. The survey describes the area running from W Owens Avenue to H Street and Interstate 152. Homes from the 1940s have had many decades for supply lines and roofs to wear.

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Finding01

Field notes on Historic Westside (West Las Vegas)

  • A city survey of 45 properties in the Westside found all were built between 1924 and 1967 and most in the 1940s. The report is marked as a draft.1
  • The city survey describes the Historic Westside as running from W Owens Avenue on the north to H Street and Interstate 15.2

About 41 percent of homes in nearby ZIP 89106 were built before 19803.

Finding02

Where to look first in Historic Westside (West Las Vegas) homes

Rooms to check first here
RoomWhy it mattersFirst step
Kitchen sink and dishwasherCDC lists leaks around pipes as a place mold grows4.Shut the supply valve, empty the cabinet and let air reach the wet wood.
Exterior walls and windowsCDC names leaks around windows as a common place for mold4.Note the date of the last storm and the stain size, and take photos.
Slab and floorsExpansive soils have been documented in the Las Vegas Valley for many years, says a UNLV study5.Turn off every tap and watch the meter flow triangle6.
Finding03

Permits in Historic Westside (West Las Vegas)

  • A permit is required to repair damaged or leaking concealed piping7.
  • Minor drywall repair needs no permit only if no framing is touched and the wall is not fire rated8.
  • Changing any part of a heating or cooling system needs a permit9.
  • The Building and Safety Division is at 495 S Main Street10.
Finding04

Storm season here

The flood control district says July through September bring sudden downpours and fast flash flooding11. Check ceilings and window sills after every big storm, and dry anything wet within 24 to 48 hours12.

Q and AQuestions from Historic Westside (West Las Vegas)

Q01My Westside home is from the 1940s. What should I check first?

Under sinks, around the toilet and the ceiling under the roof. CDC lists leaks in roofs, windows and pipes as where mold grows4.

Q02How old are homes near Historic Westside (West Las Vegas)?

Census figures for ZIP 89106 put the median year built at 1986, with 41 percent built before 19803.

Q03Who handles building permits in Historic Westside (West Las Vegas)?

The City of Las Vegas Building and Safety Division10.

Q04How many homes near Historic Westside (West Las Vegas) are rented?

In ZIP 89106, 68 percent of 9,787 occupied homes are rented13. Renters should report leaks to the owner or manager right away14.

Q05Do you come out to Historic Westside (West Las Vegas)?

Yes. It is 1.7 miles from downtown, inside our five mile service area. Call or text (702) 728-4493.

NearbyNeighborhoods close to Historic Westside (West Las Vegas)

See ZIP 89106 or the full service area.

References

  1. Intensive Level Survey of Historic African American Resources in the West Las Vegas Neighborhood (City of Las Vegas, 2023 draft). files.lasvegasnevada.gov/planning/Historic-Preservation/West-LV-Af..., checked October 27, 2026.
  2. Intensive Level Survey of Historic African American Resources in the West Las Vegas Neighborhood (City of Las Vegas, 2023 draft). files.lasvegasnevada.gov/planning/Historic-Preservation/West-LV-Af..., checked October 27, 2026.
  3. ACS 2023 5 year, B25034 and B25035, ZCTA 89106. data.census.gov/api/access/data/table?id=ACSDT5Y2023.B25034&g=860X..., checked October 27, 2026.
  4. Mold, CDC. cdc.gov/mold-health/about/index.html, checked October 27, 2026.
  5. UNLV, Characterization and extent of expansive soils in the Las Vegas Valley (Dunford). oasis.library.unlv.edu/rtds/1716/, checked October 27, 2026.
  6. LVVWD Find and fix leaks in your home. lvvwd.com/conservation/find-and-fix-leaks/index.html, checked October 27, 2026.
  7. City of Las Vegas, When Do I Need a Permit? A Homeowner's Guide. files.lasvegasnevada.gov/building-safety/Forms/General/WHEN-DO-I-N..., checked October 27, 2026.
  8. City of Las Vegas, When Do I Need a Permit? A Homeowner's Guide. files.lasvegasnevada.gov/building-safety/Forms/General/WHEN-DO-I-N..., checked October 27, 2026.
  9. City of Las Vegas, When Do I Need a Permit? A Homeowner's Guide. files.lasvegasnevada.gov/building-safety/Forms/General/WHEN-DO-I-N..., checked October 27, 2026.
  10. City of Las Vegas, When Do I Need a Permit? A Homeowner's Guide. files.lasvegasnevada.gov/building-safety/Forms/General/WHEN-DO-I-N..., checked October 27, 2026.
  11. Regional Flood Control District, Flash Flood Safety. regionalflood.org/programs_and_services/public_information/flash_f..., checked October 27, 2026.
  12. A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home, US EPA. epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home, checked October 27, 2026.
  13. ACS 2023 5 year, B25003, ZCTA 89106. data.census.gov/api/access/data/table?id=ACSDT5Y2023.B25003&g=860X..., checked October 27, 2026.
  14. A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home, US EPA. epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home, checked October 27, 2026.
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