What comes after the storm?

3/19/2020 (Permalink)

After the Storm

When a storm hits your town or your home/business, the storm damage is the first concern. It makes sense to worry in the beginning about torn roofs, debris damage, water mitigation, and more. 

When the storm is over, there are other concerns that deserve to be met: mold damage. 

Water can leave mold damage after only 72 hours of being left. Sometimes in storm situations, water is not found until three or more days. Mold has already set-in at that point. When considering mold, here are a few different odors that can point you in the direction of where, why, and how: 

1. Dry the Flooded Area

Any standing water will need to be removed via sump pump first. For the remaining dampness, professionals will bring in heavy-duty floor fans to promote air circulation. Dehumidifiers can also help with removing moisture from the air. 

2. Take Note of Lingering Odors

We remove some carpets, drywall, and flooring that are too damaged to remediated. This should help with getting rid of some of the odor, but you need to pay attention after the crew leaves because certain smells may remain. We can provide ozone machines (if you can be out of the house) and other odor fighting remedies. In the event nothing else works, you should contact SERVPRO of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties to test for mold in certain areas of your home/business.

3. Overall Air Quality

Indoor air quality is critical to people’s well-being. You should replace furnace and air filters once every three months. It may also be good to acquire a high-efficiency particulate air filter to remove substances that entered the air through flood water. Mold growth can lead to serious health complications, so if people in your commercial building smell something, it is important to act.

It's always smart to have a professional come in to look at an odor that will not quite go away. Call us at 859-623-0000 to do mold testing for your home or business with odor issues.