Mold becomes a problem inside a home or business when there’s excessive humidity or moisture for an extended period of time. The problem can originate from sudden water releases, like a burst pipe or large spill that goes untreated, or from a chronic condition, such as a leaking roof or plumbing. Even high humidity or warm, moist air condensing on cool surfaces can trigger mold problems. It’s always best to have the mold evaluated and removed by a certified professional like Water Pro, Inc.
Certified professionals at Water Pro Inc. have the training and experience to: identify moisture sources, evaluate mold growth (visible or suspected), to contain damage to the smallest area possible, to physically remove contamination, to dry materials to ensure that mold will not return, and to perform or recommend procedures for returning property to a pre-loss condition.
Introduction to Molds
Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods. When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
Mold can grow almost anywhere in a home or business if conditions permit. If there is visible growth on painted wall surfaces, property owners should be concerned about what may be growing on the wall’s opposite side. The environment inside the walls of a house often differs drastically from the outside and could create a perfect haven for mold. If the wall remains wet for a prolonged period, it’s almost guaranteed that the mold growth on the backside will be worse than on the front. At that point, containing the workspace and removing moldy materials, followed by cleaning of salvageable framing, are the best options.
Nine things you should know about mold
Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.
Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.
Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60% ) to decrease mold growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside; using air conditioners and dehumidifiers; increasing ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning
Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced.
Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation.
In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains, by classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation).
Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.
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The costs were reasonable--well below our fears, the timetable was prompt (and met), and the job professional.Dale M. ★★★★★ I recently had the pleasure of working with Andy and his team at Water Pro for the painting of our house, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. From the outset, Andy promised professionalism and timeliness, and he certainly delivered on both fronts.What stood out to me was their attention to detail. Every corner, every edge, and every aspect of the painting project was handled with meticulous care. It's evident that the team takes pride in their work, ensuring that each phase of the project is executed to perfection.Moreover, they were punctual, starting on the promised date and completing the project in a very timely manner. In today's world where delays are often expected, Water Pro's punctuality was a breath of fresh air.If you're in the market for professional painting services that deliver outstanding results, look no further than Andy and the team at Water Pro. Highly recommended!Isabel G. ★★★★★ Andy from Water Pro has been exceptional from day one. He's a true professional, always punctual, and even worked late when our disaster struck in the evening. Andy's continued support, assistance with insurance, and subcontractor hiring have been invaluable. I would wholeheartedly recommend Water Pro - 10/10john B. ★★★★★ My in-laws had water damage to their basement from a water heater that started to leak. The damage was pretty extensive and the insurance company recommended Water Pro Inc.Andy was very helpful as he walked us through how bad the damage was, what needed to be restored and replaced.Andy handled everything and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. We could always reach him if we had questions and he always kept up to date with the progress. Very professional and great to work with . Highly recommend! Thanks again Andy!Christian L. ★★★★★ I had an excellent experience working with Andy at Waterpro! He was fairly priced, and did excellent work. Most important to me was his excellent communication skills and understanding of the end to end process which helped alleviate my stress surrounding dealing with that process on top of everything else.Ki Hyun N. ★★★★★ Andy was excellent. He was friendly and professional. He patiently checked all the places that might cause the leaks and explained to me where it caused the leaks. Also, he suggested a solution to fix the problem.I highly recommend him to others.Natacha J ★★★★★ I would highly recommend this professional!Bibi F. ★★★★★ Excellent service. Honest, on point, delivered with quality and on time. Would definitely use again when needed.Rachel G. ★★★★★ Water Pro completed a mini-renovation I had in my master bathroom. Andy was very helpful in explaining the process and steps that I would need to take along the way. He was also very responsive and professional. On top of it all, he offers knowledgeable advice with the end goal of helping you save money on your project! If any other future projects arise, I will be calling Andy again. Thank you Andy and team!fgbdrum ★★★★★ Andy is the absolute best. A complete professional and extremely honest. He will find your problem and provide advice how to resolve it. Because he really understands the trade, he knows when you really need his services - and when you don’t. (We’ve had him over for both!)AJ P ★★★★★ After starting with another company, I found Andy and Water Pros. If you want the best don’t look any further. What you find in Water Pros is honest, great quality work. Simple put Andy delivers!!!Nia H. ★★★★★ Water Pro did an excellent job coming out and quickly assessing the water damage behind the walls of my garage and dining room. Super professional, responsive and transparent. My new build had some issues and I hadnt dealt with this kind of thing before. Andy and Gerry took great care of me and my family. They got us on the schedule quickly, were flexible with my family schedule while executing the needed updates and repairs efficiently and smoothly. No headaches at all! I would highly recommend Andy and his team, and would certainly use Water Pro services as a trusted advisor and SME when it comes to any kind of water damage issues! Thanks Andy!John M. ★★★★★ Water Pro is a first rate company and Andy is a great project manager who oversaw and resolved any issues we had with sub-contractors. He also applied his considerable experience to find solutions to some of our unique architectural requirements. I would retain Andy and his team for nearly any project. We are more than satisfied with the final results of our six month project. Not only did he meet our objectives but created even greater value than we had expected.Danny P. ★★★★★ Reliable, very professional and all team members were very nice and competent in their profession. Final walk through revealed beautiful workmanship. Most highly recommended!w k ★★★★★ Andy was our savior after a pipe in our home froze and broke. He called me back immediately and did a fantastic job drying up what was damaged. He showed up when promised! He did an amazing job on the clean up, hauling the debris away and restoring our home back to normal. We definitely will call him again and recommend his services to friends and family.K R. ★★★★★ Andy and his crew did an excellent job putting my house back in order and helping to navigate the insurance process. Andy was very responsive and patient with my questions which I truly appreciate. He made a stressful situation better and I'm very glad we chose him.Gregg M. ★★★★★ Basement flooded in the afternoon and Andy arrived early evening and set up everything to begin drying. Very honest and didn’t try to take advantage of the situation. Communicated about each step.Tim H. ★★★★★ Andy was completely professional from the beginning through the entire process. He educated me as he showed me what the water damageDid and all aspects of situation.His repair crews we excellent. As with any repairs made to your personal home it is always import to make it clear of expectations. They worked off a punch list to make sure all repairs were made to satisfaction.I would recommend Water Pro to anyone. Thank you Andy for your diligence to see everything through completion.Phil G. ★★★★★ Water Pro Inc. is a first class company. Andy came to my house and did a free assessment. He was timely, honest, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful in helping me figure out how to handle my situation. I would receommend Water Pro without hesitation.Rebekah G. ★★★★★ Andrew came out to assess our situation. He told us what we needed to do and went on his way. He was helpful and informative and because our problem was small and simple, we were able to solve the issue ourselves and he didn’t charge us for his advice/consultation. We will use this business in the future if ever the need arises.peter L. ★★★★★ Andy the owner goes above and beyond. I called him and left a message about a leak in our house. He calls me back a few hours later and tells me he’d arrive in a couple hours, actually got here way earlier. Spends almost 3 hours looking for the source of the leak, talking us through his thinking process the whole time, and finally finds that an electrician had poked a hole through one of our pipes. Our previous plumber wasn’t able to figure that out and we had gone through the whole water mitigation and restoration process thinking our shower was the problem. Andy didn’t take any money, saying this was just a service call. But we will definitely be hiring him for restoration! Best contractor I’ve ever worked with. You can clearly see he just wants to help, even though we may have never hired him. 10 stars.caleb C. ★★★★★ Water Pro is excellent! Such great work! I thought I was going to need a major renovation but Water Pro gave me an honest assessment, properly diagnosed a minor repair that other companies had missed. They saved me thousands and the repair looks great! Great company!Johnathan G. ★★★★★ I was running ethernet cables through my attic for a security camera system. I had to drill a hole and put my weight on a piece of wood that appeared to be part of the framing. Apparently it was just a loose piece of wood that someone left flush to the frame so I fell straight through. Water Pro instructed me how to seal it up until they could come out and were out to my house within two weeks. They did a great job on the repair and had some of the most professional and courteous customer service I have ever dealt with.
Molds can trigger asthma episodes in sensitive individuals with asthma. People with asthma should avoid contact with or exposure to molds. One third to one half of all structures have damp conditions that may encourage development of pollutants such as molds and bacteria, which can cause allergic reactions — including asthma — and spread infectious diseases. The only way to get rid of the mold, is to completely dry the building.
Timely action
It is essential to remember that damage resulting from water is progressive. The longer the water flows or wet conditions exist, the more is absorbed and the greater is the recovery problem. Merely stopping the source of the incoming water does not stop further water damage, though it is an obvious and critical first step.
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Andy is awesome! He came out the very next day and was professional, honest, and in my opinion went above and beyond. He was communicative in letting me know he would arrive. He was very thorough in his inspection and ultimately determined we did not need remediation at this time. I will certainly call him again when we have issues with water.
We're thinking of cracking another pipe in our walls just so we'd have an excuse for Waterpro to return and further improve our 100-year old house. We couldn't be happier with the job they did following our plumbing disaster: perfectly patching our wall and ceiling, perfecting matching the paint, and perfecting sanding and restoring the floor. The costs were reasonable--well below our fears, the timetable was prompt (and met), and the job professional.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Andy and his team at Water Pro for the painting of our house, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. From the outset, Andy promised professionalism and timeliness, and he certainly delivered on both fronts.What stood out to me was their attention to detail. Every corner, every edge, and every aspect of the painting project was handled with meticulous care. It's evident that the team takes pride in their work, ensuring that each phase of the project is executed to perfection.Moreover, they were punctual, starting on the promised date and completing the project in a very timely manner. In today's world where delays are often expected, Water Pro's punctuality was a breath of fresh air.If you're in the market for professional painting services that deliver outstanding results, look no further than Andy and the team at Water Pro. Highly recommended!
Andy from Water Pro has been exceptional from day one. He's a true professional, always punctual, and even worked late when our disaster struck in the evening. Andy's continued support, assistance with insurance, and subcontractor hiring have been invaluable. I would wholeheartedly recommend Water Pro - 10/10
My in-laws had water damage to their basement from a water heater that started to leak. The damage was pretty extensive and the insurance company recommended Water Pro Inc.Andy was very helpful as he walked us through how bad the damage was, what needed to be restored and replaced.Andy handled everything and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. We could always reach him if we had questions and he always kept up to date with the progress. Very professional and great to work with . Highly recommend! Thanks again Andy!
I had an excellent experience working with Andy at Waterpro! He was fairly priced, and did excellent work. Most important to me was his excellent communication skills and understanding of the end to end process which helped alleviate my stress surrounding dealing with that process on top of everything else.
Andy was excellent. He was friendly and professional. He patiently checked all the places that might cause the leaks and explained to me where it caused the leaks. Also, he suggested a solution to fix the problem.I highly recommend him to others.
Water Pro completed a mini-renovation I had in my master bathroom. Andy was very helpful in explaining the process and steps that I would need to take along the way. He was also very responsive and professional. On top of it all, he offers knowledgeable advice with the end goal of helping you save money on your project! If any other future projects arise, I will be calling Andy again. Thank you Andy and team!
Andy is the absolute best. A complete professional and extremely honest. He will find your problem and provide advice how to resolve it. Because he really understands the trade, he knows when you really need his services - and when you don’t. (We’ve had him over for both!)
After starting with another company, I found Andy and Water Pros. If you want the best don’t look any further. What you find in Water Pros is honest, great quality work. Simple put Andy delivers!!!
Water Pro did an excellent job coming out and quickly assessing the water damage behind the walls of my garage and dining room. Super professional, responsive and transparent. My new build had some issues and I hadnt dealt with this kind of thing before. Andy and Gerry took great care of me and my family. They got us on the schedule quickly, were flexible with my family schedule while executing the needed updates and repairs efficiently and smoothly. No headaches at all! I would highly recommend Andy and his team, and would certainly use Water Pro services as a trusted advisor and SME when it comes to any kind of water damage issues! Thanks Andy!
Water Pro is a first rate company and Andy is a great project manager who oversaw and resolved any issues we had with sub-contractors. He also applied his considerable experience to find solutions to some of our unique architectural requirements. I would retain Andy and his team for nearly any project. We are more than satisfied with the final results of our six month project. Not only did he meet our objectives but created even greater value than we had expected.
Reliable, very professional and all team members were very nice and competent in their profession. Final walk through revealed beautiful workmanship. Most highly recommended!
Andy was our savior after a pipe in our home froze and broke. He called me back immediately and did a fantastic job drying up what was damaged. He showed up when promised! He did an amazing job on the clean up, hauling the debris away and restoring our home back to normal. We definitely will call him again and recommend his services to friends and family.
Andy and his crew did an excellent job putting my house back in order and helping to navigate the insurance process. Andy was very responsive and patient with my questions which I truly appreciate. He made a stressful situation better and I'm very glad we chose him.
Basement flooded in the afternoon and Andy arrived early evening and set up everything to begin drying. Very honest and didn’t try to take advantage of the situation. Communicated about each step.
Andy was completely professional from the beginning through the entire process. He educated me as he showed me what the water damageDid and all aspects of situation.His repair crews we excellent. As with any repairs made to your personal home it is always import to make it clear of expectations. They worked off a punch list to make sure all repairs were made to satisfaction.I would recommend Water Pro to anyone. Thank you Andy for your diligence to see everything through completion.
Water Pro Inc. is a first class company. Andy came to my house and did a free assessment. He was timely, honest, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful in helping me figure out how to handle my situation. I would receommend Water Pro without hesitation.
Andrew came out to assess our situation. He told us what we needed to do and went on his way. He was helpful and informative and because our problem was small and simple, we were able to solve the issue ourselves and he didn’t charge us for his advice/consultation. We will use this business in the future if ever the need arises.
Andy the owner goes above and beyond. I called him and left a message about a leak in our house. He calls me back a few hours later and tells me he’d arrive in a couple hours, actually got here way earlier. Spends almost 3 hours looking for the source of the leak, talking us through his thinking process the whole time, and finally finds that an electrician had poked a hole through one of our pipes. Our previous plumber wasn’t able to figure that out and we had gone through the whole water mitigation and restoration process thinking our shower was the problem. Andy didn’t take any money, saying this was just a service call. But we will definitely be hiring him for restoration! Best contractor I’ve ever worked with. You can clearly see he just wants to help, even though we may have never hired him. 10 stars.
Water Pro is excellent! Such great work! I thought I was going to need a major renovation but Water Pro gave me an honest assessment, properly diagnosed a minor repair that other companies had missed. They saved me thousands and the repair looks great! Great company!
I was running ethernet cables through my attic for a security camera system. I had to drill a hole and put my weight on a piece of wood that appeared to be part of the framing. Apparently it was just a loose piece of wood that someone left flush to the frame so I fell straight through. Water Pro instructed me how to seal it up until they could come out and were out to my house within two weeks. They did a great job on the repair and had some of the most professional and courteous customer service I have ever dealt with.