Disinfection and Odor Removal: The last step in our process is making sure the area is fully habitable by getting rid of the pungent, musty odor that’s always left after a flood. We use powerful disinfectants that won’t hurt children or pets but will kill the bacteria, mildew and mold spores still in the air while eliminating the terrible residual smell, making your home or business a welcoming atmosphere once more.
Water damage can be caused by many problems. Some of the most disastrous issues possible, like roof collapse, foundation problems or rising flood waters, aren’t usually the culprits; leaky or frozen pipes, faulty appliances and broken sump pumps are far more likely to lead to water damage in a home or business.
Fire Damage Restoration
During the course of our water and fire damage restoration services, we’ll always check to make sure mold hasn’t grown as a result of flooding or water trapped after firefighting efforts. However, if you find pooled water, rotted wood or soaked particleboard caused by a previously unnoticed small leak or foundation break, or even if you smell what you think
Structural Drying
Dry Out: The water may be gone, but the work certainly isn’t done; we then turn our attention to your soaked or damp walls, floors and furnishings. These days, structural drying is a much simpler process than it used to be; we now have equipment and techniques which usually let us get everything in the building completely dry, including hidden moisture pockets, without having to open up walls or floors to do it. We also use high-powered dryers, air movers and humidifiers to remove any damp air still in the building; that not only rapidly dries the affected area, but is another important step in the prevention of bacteria and mold growth.
Mold Remediation
If we do find mold in your business or home, with your approval we’ll put on our protective masks and goggles and completely close off the infested area, and make sure that the water or moisture source feeding the colony is cut off. Then we’ll treat the mold with specialized chemicals and remove any contaminated materials which can’t be saved. During and after the entire mold remediation process, the area will be ventilated with federally-approved HEPA filters, fully removing all mold spores and particles from the air. Once we’ve tested again to ensure that the area is safe and the mold is gone, we’ll work with you on the details of repairing or replacing any materials which had to be removed.