Mold & Sewage Problems

Water disasters and damages don't always stop with simple damage to property due to exposure to water. Sometimes the damage of water can inflict other issues such as Mold, or even Sewage problems. Broken pipes, small unnoticed leaks, humidity, and many other events can cause small or overlooked problems to become even larger health concerns as well as structural damage to your property.

Mold

Why is mold a health concern?

Indoor mold can trigger allergies or allergy-like symptoms affecting the upper respiratory system. Although other, more serious problems may occur if people are exposed to very high levels of mold, the most common complaints are:

  • Nasal and sinus congestion
  • Cough
  • Wheeze/breathing difficulties
  • Sore throat
  • Skin and eye irritation
  • Upper respiratory infections (including sinus infections)
  • The effect of mold on different people can vary widely. However, long-term exposure to high levels from indoor mold growth can eventually be unhealthy for anyone.

In addition to health complaints, mold damages building materials, goods, or furnishings when it grows on them. Mold growth and moisture may eventually compromise the building's structural integrity. Because of potential health concerns and damage to property, molds should not be allowed to grow and multiply indoors.

sewageSewage

Flooding of a private sewage system can be a hazardous situation for homeowners. It may lead to a back-up of sewage in the home, contaminated drinking water and lack of sanitation until the system is fixed. While you don't have control over rainfall or flooding in your area, you can prepare for high water problems and respond appropriately to emergency flooding.

If a backup or back-flow causes flooding in your home:

  • Keep people and pets away from the affected area(s).
  • Do not attempt to clean it yourself.
  • Turn off central heat and air-conditioning systems and prevent flow from reaching floor vents by using towels or blankets as a barrier. You can also remove the vent cover and stuff a towel in the opening to help prevent the flow from entering.
  • Call an experienced restoration company for cleanup and removal of affected surfaces.
  • Leave items in the affected area for the experts to handle.
  • Report a claim to your homeowner's insurance carrier.
  • If you had recent plumbing work, contact your plumber or contractor.