Area 07Huntridge
Mold removal in Huntridge
Mold and Leak Help in Huntridge starts with the water. Huntridge was built as wartime FHA financed housing, mostly between 1942 and 1944 according to the city's survey1. The city counts it among three major neighborhoods built with federal defense housing financing2. Homes past their eightieth year carry a lot of repaired and replaced pipe.
Field notes on Huntridge
- Huntridge was built as wartime FHA financed housing. The city survey says its five tracts were built mainly between 1942 and 1944.1
- The city says Huntridge is one of three major neighborhoods built with Title VI federal housing financing for military and defense workers in 1941 and after.2
- The city survey found the surveyed part of Huntridge not eligible as a National Register historic district.3
About 61 percent of homes in nearby ZIP 89104 were built before 19804.
Where to look first in Huntridge homes
| Room | Why it matters | First step |
|---|---|---|
| Slab and floors | Expansive 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. |
| Kitchen sink and dishwasher | CDC lists leaks around pipes as a place mold grows7. | Shut the supply valve, empty the cabinet and let air reach the wet wood. |
| Attic and roof | Monsoon storms push extra moisture into the valley in July and August8, and they often roll in from the mountains around town9. | Find and stop the water first. EPA says mold will most likely come back if the water problem is not fixed10. |
Permits in Huntridge
Q and AQuestions from Huntridge
Q01Are older Huntridge homes more likely to have hidden leaks?
Older homes have more joints and more repairs. Check the meter flow triangle with every tap off to rule a leak in or out6.
Q02How old are homes near Huntridge?
Census figures for ZIP 89104 put the median year built at 1975, with 61 percent built before 19804.
Q03Who handles building permits in Huntridge?
The City of Las Vegas Building and Safety Division14.
Q04How many homes near Huntridge are rented?
Q05Do you come out to Huntridge?
Yes. It is 1.6 miles from downtown, inside our five mile service area. Call or text (702) 728-4493.
NearbyNeighborhoods close to Huntridge
See ZIP 89104 or the full service area.
References
- Huntridge Neighborhood Historic Resource Survey and Inventory Phase II (City of Las Vegas). files.lasvegasnevada.gov/planning/Historic-Preservation/Huntridge-..., checked October 27, 2026.
- City of Las Vegas Historic Properties and Neighborhoods Preservation Plan Element (2010). files.lasvegasnevada.gov/planning/Historic-Properties-Preservation..., checked October 27, 2026.
- Huntridge Neighborhood Historic Resource Survey and Inventory Phase II (City of Las Vegas). files.lasvegasnevada.gov/planning/Historic-Preservation/Huntridge-..., checked October 27, 2026.
- ACS 2023 5 year, B25034 and B25035, ZCTA 89104. data.census.gov/api/access/data/table?id=ACSDT5Y2023.B25034&g=860X..., checked October 27, 2026.
- UNLV, Characterization and extent of expansive soils in the Las Vegas Valley (Dunford). oasis.library.unlv.edu/rtds/1716/, checked October 27, 2026.
- LVVWD Find and fix leaks in your home. lvvwd.com/conservation/find-and-fix-leaks/index.html, checked October 27, 2026.
- Mold, CDC. cdc.gov/mold-health/about/index.html, checked October 27, 2026.
- NWS Las Vegas, Climate of Las Vegas. weather.gov/vef/ClimateofLasVegas, checked October 27, 2026.
- NWS Las Vegas, Climate of Las Vegas. weather.gov/vef/ClimateofLasVegas, checked October 27, 2026.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Regional Flood Control District, Flash Flood Safety. regionalflood.org/programs_and_services/public_information/flash_f..., checked October 27, 2026.
- 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.
- ACS 2023 5 year, B25003, ZCTA 89104. data.census.gov/api/access/data/table?id=ACSDT5Y2023.B25003&g=860X..., checked October 27, 2026.
- 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.