Why is it so important to dry water damage quickly? Mold growth is your answer.

11/12/2017 (Permalink)

Mold Growth

A water damage can be a costly and unexpected issue that could happen at any time. We know about this because we have helped multiple customers in our area who never thought that they would have to deal with a water loss and the possibility of mold growing in their property. Thanks to our experience with water loss remediation, we know that once a customer call us and let us know that they are having this type of issue, we need to act fast! Not only because the customer wants his property free of water, but because every minute counts when trying to stop mold from growing and becoming a worst problem.

Most of us know that mold can grow easily if it finds the proper conditions, such as a humid environment and some dark space. Therefore, after a water damage, flooding, or any type of water loss, it is important to the start the drying process as quickly as possible. We have the proper tools to get hands on as soon as we arrive to the customer's property. Usually the first thing that we do is to stop the water source, we identify the type of water (to decide the best course of action), we inspect the property, and (depending on the job and the amount of water that we are handling) we remove items, carpets, etc. before we start the water removal process. Once we complete the first part of the remediation, we set up extraction vacuums to remove the excess water. In the mean time we determine the type of drying equipment that we are going to use next. Our highly-trained technicians will determine how many air movers and dehumidifiers are needed or if any specialized equipment, like air scrubbers, will need to be in place in order to avoid any mold spores to spread. Throughout the drying process we will be monitoring the levels of moisture and will make sure to clean any contents that can be restored. Later in the process we will make sure to use the most effective sanitizing treatments to clean your property and avoid mold to appear in the picture. Finally, if needed we will start the restoration to pre-water damage condition. Even though we tried to summarize the process here, we want to clarify that it takes a couple of days to get your property dry and to fix the issue.

Water damages are a common issue and you need professionals that know how to handle it. Also, you need a company committed to be there on time and who understand the importance of getting the job done before mold takes advantage of the conditions and becomes a bigger problem. We are that company give us a call and we will help you to handle any water loss and prevent mold. SERVPRO of Dover/Stillwater 973-810-2825.