Mildew and Mold Remediation New York City

Water Damage, Mold and House Insurance
Because of a heavy summer storm, burst pipe, or a leaky roof you’ve had water damage in your house. Now you’re hoping that your insurance will cover all damages. What should you do? Well, first read about this mold problem you’re having below, because you may be ignorant the implications of water and mold damage.

What Is Mold, and Why Should You Care?
Yeast, and mushrooms are part of a group of micro-organisms called fungi, which Mold is also apart of. Usually when you think of mold you’re thinking about the unsightly food spoilers that usually form on bread and fruit. Molds are one of nature’s big
\ decomposers in the food chain. In order for mold to grow it requires the following conditions:
- Mold spores are both inside and outside your home;
- Temperatures ranging from 2 to 40 degrees celcius

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And anything organic such as carpets, book, wood, clothing, drywall etc , and somewhere that’s moist.
Moisture is what needs to be controlled in many houses. If mold is allowed to grow in your home it can be a real big problem because Damage of your personal possessions will occur and also health problems, for example:
Asthma and allergic rhinitis can be caused because of mold. Also non- allergic reactions can happen also like headaches, and other problems such as lung and breathing infections (health report, 2003) if they are not tended to right away.
Dry Quickly to Avoid Mold

The first thing you should do is contact our company A&B Carpet and Rug Cleaning, ask for an agent and report the water damage. They will discuss these questions and issues with you:

How did the water damage problem occur?
Are you reporting the water damage immediatley (within 24 hours) to allow quick drying and repairs?

Use should hire A&B Carpet and Rug Cleaning to clean the water and make the necessary repairs that your house needs to get back to normal. We will get in touch with your insurance adjuster ( if needed) to find the best possible procedures to satisfy your concerns for your home.

A regular fast and thorough cleanup will help in avoiding the growth of mold; our company can easily solve that problem, but if you wait too long to and mold starts forming in your home there will be a significant increase in the cost.

Speed
Since mold grows very rapidly, you should have A&B Carpet & Rug Cleaning in your home as soon as possible.

Knowledge
A&B Carpet & Rug Cleaning is highly certified and trained in mold remediation and water damage restoration.
Competence

Our company’s impeccable cleaning ability will be very much appreciated by you after your water damage is clear. Here’s what we look for:
- The moisture source is stopped.
- Wet items that can't be saved are thrown out.
- What can't be removed is dried immediately and quickly.
- Usually, the drying is done within 48 hours (to minimize mold growth).
- We will not do refinishing until the area is thoroughly dried.
- Confirmation that the contractor checked thoroughly to make sure all wet areas are completely dry. Make sure all cavities, such as crawl spaces, are very dry.
Make sure all cleaning and repairs are done properly before you tell your adjuster you are satisfied with our service.

You've Got Mold
If mold has already made its way through your home or place of business, because of water damage that occurred while you were away or there was a delay in service, then you will have to discuss the following with your adjuster:
Having the damaged area dried. Your adjuster will have a discussion with you about pre-existing mold and talk about minor or hidden water damages. See boxes for more information.
Removing the mold safely.

To ensure full protection from exposure to the mold for the workers, you and your family there are some procedures we have to follow:

- The affected area shouldn’t be exposed but sealed off from the rest of your house.
- The workers should always wear protective gear.
- An exhaust fan will have to be used to remove air from the affected area to outdoors.
- No harsh chemicals should be used during cleanup, only detergent that is fragrance free.
- All materials that are molded should be sealed away in plastic, if being brought through your house.
- Confirm with the contract that they have thoroughly checked for no remaining mold in your household.
- This inspection means that all areas close to the mold growth, behind wallpaper, places where water may have seeped through cracks, wall cavities, crawl spaces, basement subfloors and under wall to wall carpeting.
- Always check to see if the repairs and cleaning have been done properly, and to make sure there is no left over mold before telling you’re adjuster you are satisfied with our service. You should be able to ask:

Do I still smell mold?, Do I still see mold?
Have all the affected items been properly cleaned and dried or discarded if cleaning is not effective?
Are you or your family dealing with health problems that could be mold-related?

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Pre-existing Mold
Insurance policies usually cover damages do to mold if its related directly to a “covered peril” or a lost that’s insured. This just means that exact cause of water damage and mold growth can be identified. Your adjuster would want to find out if the mold you reported was there prior the water damage. The adjuster may even make a house visit to determine the cause.
If your basement is already damp and full of mold and a water pipe bust for example, you would not be able to claim material that was already damaged before the pipe burst. If your inspector is highly qualified they will; be able to tell the difference between new or pre-existing mold.

If the adjuster determines that the mold is the result of poor housekeeping or factors other than water damage, then the mold damage may not be covered by your policy.
Mold From Ongoing Minor or Hidden Water Damage

If you’ve had a leak before you became aware of it then that is minor or hidden water damage. The water could have been leaked from a hot water heater, window seal, or water pipe. You definitely have mold paired with the leak and water damage. A&B Carpet & Rug Cleaning will deal with both the mold and water damage issues, but the cost your house insurance will cover ids determined by the cause of the leak. You and you or adjuster will have to discuss the minor or hidden water damage policy and if the mold was pre-existing.

Serving the 5 Boroughs, Riverdale, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas

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At A&B Carpet & Rug Cleaning we are a family owned business with over two decades of experience in the Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, Riverdale, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas; because of this we give personal attention to every job and do not affiliate with any other company with similar name or services in order to maintain the highest of standards.

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