Clean Pro Restoration's Blog: February 2015

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Why hire a water damage restoration company to handle water damage?

Why should I hire a water damage restoration company to handle water damage in my home?

The answer is quite simple really. It's not as easy as just "letting it all dry". Water can cause serious damage if proper steps aren't taken immediately. Damage in areas you can't even see. A water damage restoration company has the testing equipment to detect moisture in areas that are hidden. For example, inside the wall cavity, under flooring, or in the sheetrock. The faster you get a professional restoration company in to assess the damage and take action, the less damage to your home and personal belongings. Mold growth can develop in wet areas pretty quickly too, a water damage restoration company, like Clean Pro Restoration, can identify the moisture, extract water, treat with an antimicrobial agent and immediately begin the dry out process to inhibit mold growth. The faster you act, the less damage you will have.

If you find water in your home that shouldn't be there, whether from a broken pipe, toilet overflow, sewer back up or wherever, be sure to call Clean Pro Restoration at 573-434-6937. Available 24/7 for all sorts of disasters. Check out our website at www.cpr2therescue.com for more info too!

Whether its water, fire, smoke, mold or storm damage, CPR is ready to help. We take care of it all, start to finish and serve the entire Lake of the Ozarks area and the entire Mid MO. From personal property to structural drying to full restoration.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

Why should you get a mold test from someone other than the remediation company?

Why should you get a mold test from someone other than the remediation company you have hired to remediate the mold?

Well, it's quite simple really. Let's say you decide to do some remodeling at your home. The bathroom, for example, and you take out the old shower. You find that the sheetrock behind the old shower board has what you believe to be some sort of mold growth on it. You see it, you smell it and you want it gone before anyone in your home gets sick from it. So, you call a mold remediation company to come out to assess the situation. Upon inspection they agree that yes, it is mold.

Now what? Well, you should get an air quality test done by an IEP (Indoor Environmental Professional). This test will detect what types of mold, how much mold, etc is in the air you are breathing in your home. They will provide a list of recommendations so you can be sure the remediation company is doing a thorough job. After the remediation process is complete, you have a "Post remediation" test done, by the same third party, to ensure that all of the dangerous mold spores have indeed been successfully remediated and the air is safe for you and your family. And, that the money spent on the remediation was for a job well done.

Why not have the remediation company do the testing for you? Well, for peace of mind really. The IEP, or hygienist as they are sometimes referred to as, is certified to identify contaminants that are on surfaces and in the air. Anyone can tell you "Yes, you have mold and we will clean it up" and then come back with "Yes, it's gone". Wouldn't you rather a third party test for mold and contaminants then come back and make sure it's all gone? I know for my family's sake, it would be money well spent. Oh, and if the mold remediation company doesn't pass the post remediation test, they will have to do the remediation process all over again until they pass.

Wouldn't you rather have it done right the first time and not disrupt your home anymore than necessary? If you think you may have a mold issue feel free to give us a call at 573-434-6937 or visit our website www.cpr2therescue.com.

Whether its water, fire, smoke, mold or storm damage, CPR is ready to help. We take care of it all, start to finish and serve the entire Lake of the Ozarks area and the entire Mid MO. From personal property to structural drying to full restoration.