Water Damage becomes Mold Extraction in Huntington Beach

4/30/2015 (Permalink)

Water Damage can get tricky. It really is an emergency service, seeing as if it is left untreated it can turn into mold damage. Mold can cause serious health problems if not removed and treated properly, so it is imperative that all water damage is removed by a professional the first time. At SERVPRO of Yorba Linda/Brea, we work diligently to make sure none of our water damage cases result in mold, but sometimes the mold is present before we get there.

In this specific case, a homeowner in Huntington Beach had a plumber doing work on one of the drain pipes in the upstairs bathroom when he noticed a serious leak in the bathroom. Not only that, but he smelled mildew, which means the chance of mold was high. He recommended the homeowners bring in a mold and water damage removal specialist to get the job done properly and ensure their personal safety.

The homeowner did some research online and found the raving reviews for SERVPRO of Yorba Linda/Brea at the top of the list. He called us directly. We were out immediately to look over the damage and see if it was potentially dangerous to those that lived in the home. We sent out our Production Manager, Jonathan Arcila, to do the inspection.

After seeing the damage and confirming both water damage and mold damage, he called out our Crew Chief, Joe Valencia, to arrive with a team of professional technicians. Knowing the mold needed to be removed immediately, we started the job that day.

We removed some of the ceiling in the living room as well as the upstairs bathroom tile. We were able to dry the wood subfloor underneath the tile in place. The homeowner was so happy with how quickly we were able to rectify the water damage and mold damage! He told us he would call again if he needed help in this area.