Preventing Mold From Forming After A Flood

When you have had a flood in your home it is important to dry things out to prevent mold from forming. Floods make a terrible mess and require massive cleanup effort. After the water has subsided and you are safely able to remove everything that got wet, you want to begin the drying out process. If the flood was on a large scale, you should call in a professional flood cleanup service. Flooding on a smaller scale can probably be cleaned up by you and your family. Either way you want the drying out process to start quickly. This is crucial in preventing mold formation after a flood. Sump pumps, fans and dehumidifiers need to be called into service. Weather permitting, opening windows and doors can help.  Post flood mold testing for mold growth is recommended.

Unfortunately all of this effort doesn’t necessarily get rid of dampness after a flood. Water may have seeped into cracks in floors and walls. Mold may be forming and growing. Mold Testing NJ-NY is a Bergen County homeowner’s best and most relieable inspector and tester for mold. We can determine if mold has formed, to what degree, and what type of mold. We will recommend remediation service if needed.

What Should A Homeowner Do To Determine If Mold Is Forming?

After a flood has occurred, you have removed everything that got wet and have started the drying out process, there’s little else you can do to prevent mold from forming. Water finds a way to seep in anywhere and leave dampness behind. The best thing you can do is find out if mold has formed. This is where Mold Testing NJ-NY comes in. We are able to locate mold and advise the homeowner if mold remediation is necessary. We do not remediate, we only inspect and test for mold.

NJ Homeowners Can Learn More About Mold Testing

Mold can be a health hazard, causing allergies, respiratory issues and sometimes serious illness. Mold Testing NJ-NY is a professional Mold and Indoor Air Quality testing service. Testing for mold after a flood is essential for the health of your home. Our agents have experience in testing for mold after a home has suffered flood damage.

Mold Testing NJ-NY tests for more than just mold, always with the health of the residents of a home in mind. We offer testing for VOCs and Formaldehyde, Radon and other Indoor Air Quality issues. Call us for inspection and testing to help keep your home free of toxic agents that can undermine the well being of your family. We can be reached at (201) 658-8881.  Our testing services are offered to homeowners all over Bergen County NJ and nearby locations in NY.