Before

After

Mold Remediation and Water Cleanup After a Plumbing Break in a Smithtown Home

It took weeks for this Smithtown family to recognize a water damage incident was occurring, and by this point, considerable structural damage and mold growth had occurred. Our team responded fast to provide mitigation and emergency services to start making it “Like it never even happened.”

A Mold Inspection Process Discovers Damage

First step our team took was to allow our competent production manager to work with the family to determine microbial threats and priorities for restoration. Pictures like the Before Photo help show the condition and look of the house before actions like controlled demolition occur.

Controlled Demolition to Protect Lightly Damaged Elements

As you can see in the After Photo taken amid the remediation process, our SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown team had to do a considerable amount of controlled demolition to protect the property and overcome mold growth concerns. While the bathroom would see the worst of this demolition around the origin point, the laminate flooring shared in the bathroom, hallway, and nearby utility area had to be pulled up.

Water Removal Services for Wall Cavities

After wall system materials like drywall were removed after damage assessments, our technicians could better identify moisture pockets and pooling in the structural cavities. With light wands and wet vacuums, any standing water was extracted to allow drying efforts to come to be more successful. As you see in the Before Photo how one of several dehumidifiers was placed in the area to promote efficient drying. Other drying tools included:

· Air movers

· Positive pressure systems

· Drying mats

Mold Remediation Solutions in this Smithtown Home

The experience of our SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown remediators was evident with the management of mold damage in the house. Because the situation went undiscovered for weeks, mold had ample time to grow, multiply, and spread to multiple hosting materials. Proprietary products like biocides and antimicrobial cleaners were applied, but controlled demolition was required for where the plumbing damage existed.

Removing Harsh Odors Signaling Mold Growth

In this situation, with such widespread water damage through this utility room and the bathroom across the hall, the presence of mold was in several locations. Active colonization introduced harsh smells into this environment. While actions like a controlled demolition and surface cleaning helped reduce these concerns, including the placement of odor counteractant beads on the countertop of the After Photo, deodorization with a hydroxyl generator was necessary.

Reconstructing Removed Elements and a Final Walkthrough

While you cannot see it in the After Photo taken amid the remediation process, our SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown team replaced the laminate flooring over the exposed concrete floors you can see in the second image. We also reinstalled fixtures like the shower stall and other bathroom elements that required removal to access trapped water in structural cavities and repair the plumbing broken behind this unit. All in all, the customer was pleased with the work and remarks they cannot even tell there was an issue.