Mold Abatement: The Importance of a Mold Inspection after a Flood

Aug 28, 2012 by BardonAustill404

Whether a flood is caused by nature or a plumbing failure, the end result is usually the same: large amounts of property damage that need to be repaired. However, while some of the water damage is obvious to anyone who sees it, other types of damage can be more insidious.

A flood can cause serious mold damage that may not be immediately apparent, but that without the proper mold and mildew remediation can grow into an even greater problem than the rest of the damage combined. The main reason for this is that a mold problem doesnt crop up instantly. A flood soaks a large area with water, providing a perfect environment for mold growth.

However, while the stage for the mold has been set, it takes time for the mold to actually grow. So, when the average homeowner is inspecting their house for damage, the mold may not even be visible yet. This is particularly true if its hidden behind walls that dont appear too damaged.

However, over time, the mold will grow, which can lead to health problems for those living in the house as well as yet more structural damage to the house itself, as the mold grows inside the insulation, vents, and other key areas.

This is why its important to have a mold inspection done when doing repairs after a flood. A mold and mildew remediation specialist will be able to tell you whether or not your house has been contaminated with mold, even if the mold is hidden somewhere not immediately visible.

If youre lucky, then youll find out there isnt any mold and you wont have to do anything else. On the other hand, if there is mold, youll have caught it early, and can start the mold abatement process before the mold has spread too far.

Doing repairs after a flood is never fun, but having to do another set of repairs or mold remediation months after the flood because you accidentally missed something is even less so. Doing the proper mold inspections right now can save you a world of mold abatement problems later.

Joe Colombo is a certified mold remediation specialist in San Diego, CA. and the owner of Gold Coast Flood Restorations. For more information on a mold remediation inspection and mold abatement service please call 888-373-9243 or visit Gold Coast Flood Restorations, the San Diego water damage and mold remediation web site at http://www.goldcoastflood.com.