Chatom Cleanup and Restoration

The town of Chatom of Chatom was founded in 1907 when it became the county seat of Washington County. Located in Central Washington County, the city limits of Chatom cover a total area of 10.9 square miles. The population of Chatom has fluctuated slightly over the last few years, dropping slightly from 1,288 in 2010 to 1,104 in 2020. 

Chatom is a beautiful town with many things for its residents to enjoy. Lake Ellis is a 22 acre lake that is great for fishing. The Chatom Community Center overlooks Lake Ellis. It plays host to many community events as it can host as many as 336 people. The community center is surrounded by a 1.2 mile walking trail for residents to enjoy. Other notable places include The Scott House and the mural on St. Stephens Avenue. The Scott House is owned by the Town of Chatom and is a perfect place for meetings, showers, and luncheons. The mural on St. Stephens Avenue is called Scenes of Chatom, Past & Present. It was painted by Joe Wilson of Wilmer, Alabama.

Residents of Chatom and the surrounding areas of Washington County keep a close eye on the weather as Washington County has more tornado watches and tornado warnings than any other county in the United States. From 2010 to 2020, 122 tornado warnings were issued for Washington County. Meteorologists believe this is because of where Washington County is located in relation to the Gulf of Mexico. Strong fronts pass through the area from the west and warmer air streams up from the Gulf of Mexico and creates the perfect environment for tornadic development. That is why the residents and business owners in Chatom and the surrounding areas need a professional water and fire damage cleanup and restoration company on speed dial. SERVPRO is that company. Tornadoes can spring up anywhere at any time and cause storm damage and water damage at a moment’s notice. With almost 2,000 franchises across the United States, SERVPRO is ready to respond Faster to Any Size Disaster. So don’t hesitate to call us today!