Water Damage Can Lead To Mold Infestation

3/28/2017 (Permalink)

Mold was found on this cabinet when an ongoing leak under the kitchen sink was discovered.

Did you know that mold can start to develop in as little as 48 hours after your home is affected by water damage? Whether the damage is caused by a leaky or broken pipe, flood, or fire, when you experience water damage in your San Antonio home, it is important that the water is cleaned up promptly and properly. This cleanup can help you avoid significant secondary damage to your home – mold. SERVPRO of Helotes and Leon Springs is always ready to mitigate your home after water damage. Our professionals are also highly trained in removing mold safely from your home.

After Spring storms comes the damp moisture forecast, and the result of mold infestation is high. Mold can develop anywhere in your home, especially if you have experienced any type of flooding or an ongoing leak. It is important to address any signs of mold immediately and correctly. Time is of the essence when dealing with mold – the longer you postpone cleanup and removal, the more it can spread, the longer the mold remediation process can take, the more expensive it can be, and the greater the inconvenience for you and your family.

If you start to see or smell mold in your home, mitigation should be done by a trained professional, such as the ones we have at SERVPRO of Helotes and Leon Springs. It is important to not attempt to clean or remove the mold yourself, as fussing with it can cause mold spores to spread through the air which can lead to further problems.

Water damage that was not properly remedied prior to rebuilding may have caused mold to start growing behind your new walls or under your new carpeting. If the structure of your home was not properly disinfected, dehumidified, and dried, mold may be thriving. In a rush to make properties habitable, steps are often skipped, leading to mold infestations. The team at SERVPRO of Helotes and Leon Springs sees this frequently. If you believe you have mold growth from recent floods or other water damage, call us immediately. We can quickly help you identify problem areas and start the mold remediation process.

Regardless of the size or type of damage, we can quickly respond and start the evaluation and mitigation, as well remediation of your property. Call us today at (210) 973-7636! We work directly with most insurance companies and carriers to help relieve a portion of the burden of the rebuilding process in order to make your loss "Like it never even happened."