About 27% of the population is sensitive to environments compromised by water damage and mold. Some individuals will experience acute or chronic illness because of water damaged residential or commercial structures. Dampness and mold in buildings According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dampness and mold in buildings has been a growing…
Contrary to popular belief, it is entirely possible to have mold growth inside a residential or commercial structure in the state of Colorado. Despite dry weather conditions, there are many common scenarios that occur which create the perfect breeding ground for mold. What does mold require to start growing? Mold requires very few conditions to…
Knowing how mold develops, where to find water damage, and what course of action to take will aid you in stopping mold after water damage. Water damage in a residence is bad, but the mold that comes afterward is even worse. Once you dry out your house from the water damage, whether it’s from a leaky…
Smoke damage and soot, as well as the chance of property collapse, could make it dangerous for you to stay in your home after a fire. Even if it’s a small fire, the possible damage smoke could have on your health is not worth the gamble. How Smoke Damage Occurs It doesn’t matter the size…
When mold is evident, there’s no question it must be removed ASAP. Though, mold growth isn’t always detectable. It might grow in difficult-to-reach and see areas. You may not even see it until you smell a musty odor or undergo a remodeling task that reveals a mold problem. Whether you see it or not, mold…
A restoration company works in all types of conditions from water damage, smoke damage, or mold removal. They are there to help get your home or business back to normal after an upsetting loss. If you’ve ever filed a claim on your property insurance, you’ve probably worked with a restoration company while the damage was…
Mold is a natural part of our environment. You’ll find mold growth all through nature as dead organic matter like fallen leaves and dead plants break down. Yet indoors, mold should be avoided because of its risks. Mold starts as tiny spores, and quickly replicates by floating, landing and growing on any surface that is…
Coping with any kind of property damage or loss can be a devastating experience. Not only do you face losing your personal property and treasured assets, but you also deal with the emotional level of loss and personal security. Responding quickly to a property loss is more than just fixing the damage, it’s also about…
Have you recently experienced a flood in your basement? Or maybe a broken pipe while you were away on vacation? We never choose to deal with the aftermath of a flood – yet the quicker you handle the situation, the quicker your life can return to normal. Here are 5 tips to choosing a water…
Is the cold Colorado weather getting you down? Spring is just around the corner, though we may still have a few more months of snowy, wet conditions. So what happens if you wake up one morning to a broken pipe flooding your kitchen, or an inch of standing water in your basement? It’s time to…