Water Damage evolved to full scale mold farm!

By admin • March 22nd, 2009

EnviroPro crews recently responded to a flood call at a foreclosed property only to find that the water damage had quickly evolved to a mold remediation project. This post is an example of how bad a water damage can turn out if left unattended for even a couple of days. The foreclosed property was in the best possible conditions for mold growth to develop.

No Air Conditioning running which in turn greatly raised the level of humidity.
Water seeped into crevices all around the home which in turn allowed the dark areas hidden from light to start growing mold.
Any existing mold that was present in the home had a food source, being the 2 inches of water throughout the house.

You will notice in the pictures below that heavy mold growth has already developed. This tells us that there was more than likely an active leak in this home at one time. This is especially evident by taking a look at the area of the ceiling that is missing from water and mold damage. We believe that a majority of the water on the floor came from a leaking washer line valve as there was a steady drip present when EnviroPro technicians arrived.

When a water damage occurs, make sure you deal with it immediately and ensure that a reputable company, such as EnviroPro, is on the job. While this home is an example of how bad a water damage can get if not dealt with; minor water damages will never get to this point when handled properly. Keep us in mind the next time your up to your knees in water.