Mold & Water Damage
Mold can have serious effects on your health and safety
Mold growing in homes and buildings indicates that there is a problem with water or moisture. Remove moldy items from the living area. Once mold starts to grow in carpet, insulation, ceiling tiles, drywall or wallboard, the only way to deal with problem is by removal and replacement. It is important to property clean and dry the areas as you can still have an allergic reaction to parts of the dead mold and mold contamination may recur if there is still a source of moisture.
In mold cases, we will make sure to cover all areas which may require repair when filing your claim and have qualified professionals make all necessary repairs. We can help you from beginning to end and get you back to normal as quickly as possible.
At the first sign of water damage from a plumbing mishap, do not hesitate to have Emergency Services Company assist you with handling your insurance claim.
Molds are very common in buildings and homes. Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery.
Additional considerations concerning Mold & Water Damage
• You may need a place to stay while repairs are being made
• Temporary storage may be required for your valuables
• Items you need to prove you owned may be difficult to identify
When mold spores drop on places where there has been flooding, they will grow. Wet cellulose materials, including paper and paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, wood and wood products, are particularly conducive for the growth of some molds. It is the RESPONSIBILITY of the policy holder to prevent your home from suffering further damage after a mishap. Call EMERGENCY SERVICES to assist you in preserving and protecting your property while I work on getting you the best possible settlement.
