Have you ever had to deal with floodwater in your house, or burst pipes, or sewage water problems, or the like? It can definitely be nerve-racking. Not to mention the long-term damage it can cause to your home, which can go undetected for years. Imagine the dollars you’d need to shell out for future repairs on your walls, floors, basement, crawl space and just about any nook and cranny where dangerous black molds can fester.
Molds can grow 24 to 48 hours under dark, moist conditions, and visible in around 3 weeks. So pay attention to any leaks and especially after heavy rains and floodings. Molds are harmful and can also be very dangerous. From allergic reactions to poisonous “mycotoxins”, it is best to take these matters seriously.
Here are some helpful tips and reminders that you can do and check yourself:
- Check indoor moisture and have a good ventilation system. This includes attics, basements, cellars and crawlspaces. Pay particularly close attention to wooden areas especially if it is near windows or doors where water and rain might have seeped through.
- Keep your bathroom and shower clean and dry. Invest in bath fans, bathroom timers and humidity sensors.
- Act immediately if you have leaks and most especially if you have water damage. Work fast to stop any leaks or prevent any water to come into your home. However, if the damage is done, we recommend you call in the experts.
Why is it a good idea to let pros do the job?
- Experience is a must, to avoid unnecessary future work on undetected problems. Our skilled technicians have the certifications, licenses and training required to assess your problem on the spot and work on it the soonest, before the damage gets worst or molds sets in.
- They have the necessary tools and equipment for the job. To avoid mold growth, you’d need powerful flood pumpers, dehumidifiers and air blowers that professional cleaners use.
- Save yourself time, money and effort. Too often, when these kinds of jobs are left to the untrained, leaks and mold growths are missed and will not be detected until it is too late. The problem can also come back again or make the damage worse, if not treated properly.
So how do you know when to call in the experts?
Early detection is the key to water damage prevention and mold removal. Thoroughly inspect all parts of your house, from the roof to basement, all ceilings, walls, floors, corners and boards, especially after heavy rains and floods.
- You can see it. Check for any rotten wood, moisture, condensation, molds, and mildew.
- You can smell it. If any part of your house, even behind walls or under the floors, have a damp, musty smell, molds are starting to take over your house.
- You can feel it. Ceiling, walls, boards feel moist, sagging and are starting to peel.
- You can hear it. If there is persistent creaking on your wooden floorboards when you walk, then it’s a sure sign that the wood has been absorbing too much water.
It is not easy to try to handle these kinds of water damage problems as it might do you more harm than good. Leave the water damage restoration work to professionals for a thorough job, before it becomes worse. We are available 24/7, ready for service anywhere in San Jose, CA.