Severe storms, a humid climate, leaky pipes, or continuous rain can make homes susceptible to flooding and mold. When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, excessive mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed.
How can you tell if you have mold in your home? The EPA states that if the home smells moldy, but cannot be seen, if water stains are present, or if you are aware of water damage, there could be mold present as well. Mold may be hidden in places such as the backside of drywall, wallpaper or paneling, the top side of ceiling tiles, and the underside of carpets and pads, etc. Other possible locations of hidden mold include areas inside walls around pipes (with leaking or condensing pipes), the surface of walls behind furniture (where condensation forms), inside ductwork, and in roof materials above ceiling tiles (due to roof leaks or insufficient insulation).
“Water damage restoration can be as simple as vacuuming up water and drying out a room, or it can involve rebuilding entire sections of your home,” Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas said. “When contemplating the cleanup of mold or water damage, verify the extent of the problem and contact a trustworthy water damage restoration company.”
