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6/12/2019 (Permalink)
Mold can spread to adjacent walls
A bathroom can flood at any time, although flooding most often occurs during heavy rainfall. Bathrooms are inherently prone to flooding because they have multiple water supply lines and water drainage pipes. There are a number of reasons why your basement could flood, including:
- A blocked or failed sewer lateral pipe
- Heavy rain causes surface water to pool around your home
- Storm sewer backup
- Sanitary sewer backup
- Foundation drainage failure
- Water supply-line break or hot-water tank failure
- And many more
In this particular case this bathroom’s water supply-line to the toilet had a small leak. The leak affected the wall behind the toilet and the sink. The leak was small enough that it went unnoticed for some time allowing the water to spread underneath the tile flooring. The water spread to the wall across from the toilet and sink, which was shared with the daughter’s back closet wall. The water also spread into the shared wall of the master bathroom. Since the water was not noticeable to the eye, mold was able to grow. The homeowner noticed some discoloration behind his toilet and gave us a call. Upon inspection we were able to track the water into the daughter’s closet and to their master bathroom. We performed mold remediation services which included removing affected drywall, removing the sink vanity, removing the tile flooring, and remediating the mold left on the wooden framework. After we finished the removal of all affected materials and cleaned up the areas, we called in a Hygienist to collect an air quality sample. The results came back showing a low spore count, thus passing the air quality standard which allowed the Homeowner began his remodel project on his two bathrooms.
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If flood water is not handled quickly and properly, it can jeopardize your health and safety, and cause severe damage to your home’s structure. Remember, the longer you wait, the worse the problem will get.
The bottom line: a flooded bathroom can jeopardize your health, safety, and your home’s integrity. It’s worth making a call to SERVPRO of Central Honolulu and let our trained, professional crews handle the situation safely and correctly. We have earned the trust of hundreds of homeowners, business owners, and property professionals.
We are Flooded Bathroom Specialists:
- We are Available 24 hours/7 days per week
- We’re a Preferred Vendor to many National Insurance Companies
- We Bill The Insurance Directly – One Less Thing For You To Worry About
- Our Technicians are Highly-Trained in Water Restoration Techniques
- We use s500 IICRC Restoration Standards
- Advanced Inspection and Extraction Equipment