Mold Damage Restoration for Homeowners

Mold is the big bad wolf of homes- whether your home is made of straw, sticks, or bricks, mold comes for all homes. Water seeps into every crack, crevice, corner, and crawl of your home, humidity lets it get comfortable, and the consistent cradle of heat allows mold to begin growing rapidly. The damage will be extensive, and expensive if ignored. The sooner you get help for mold found or suspected, the better off your household is. 

It starts with a small puddle in front of or under an appliance, an odor, some discolored floor boards or walls. 

It’s so subtle at first, you may not know it’s happening until it’s too late. Don’t panic here is what you need to do in case you suspect mold in your home:

1. Document everything from the moment you realize you may have mold. Clear pictures with times and dates, begin running a fan or dehumidifier in the area(s) if available
2. Call a mold removal expert immediately, before you contact your insurance company, ask them to keep your call time and date on record for your insurance.
3. Record the day and time of arrival (ideally the same day as your call) and allow them to assess your home thoroughly
4. Call your insurance after you’ve called your mold removal expert, documentation and a clear, very swift timeline is vital to keeping your claim from being denied

Restoration begins with assessment

Before moldy materials can be disposed of, assessment by an expert is paramount. They will tell you the extent of the damage, contain the area to prevent spreading, and create a custom mold removal plan with your health, safety, and time in mind. 

A mold removal plan might vary depending on your mold removal needs, but may include dehumidification, air filtration, fans, water removal, cleaning, disinfecting, and/ or removal of moldy materials such as drywall or floor boards if necessary. 

Your house may look like this after a mold removal 

In the event that parts of your home are removed for your safety, restoration is done carefully to turn back the clock. Our incredible team replaces removed drywall and takes steps to prevent another mold outbreak in your home, leaving it safer than before we arrived.

1-800 Water Damage Mold Damage Restoration

When it comes to mold damage restoration, safety is always a crucial concern. Not only is it important to ensure that power sources are shut off, but it’s also critical to investigate potential issues to reduce the risk of a similar incident. At 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, we begin with a comprehensive assessment to identify potential hazards, including water issues. After that, we’ll survey the scope of damage to your property and formulate a detailed treatment plan. 

With 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, you never have to worry about hidden costs or similarly unpleasant surprises. We offer upfront, transparent pricing with all our services, including mold damage restoration.

We help you understand what is happening with your fire & smoke restoration and what steps make sense for your situation. Enter your zipcode to find a 1-800 WATER DAMAGE location near you and take the next step toward repairing mold-related damage in your home.