Have a Mold Problem in Your Home or Business? Call SERVPRO of Augusta/Waterville.

3/9/2020 (Permalink)

When water invades your home through a leak in the roof, a leaking water line, a flooded basement, or a burst pipe, mold can quickly become a problem in your home or business in as little as 48 hours.  Mold can cause health effects and can also cause significant damage to your property. SERVPRO of Augusta/Waterville has the training, protective gear, and specialized equipment necessary to handle your mold problem.

Have a Mold Problem? 

If you have a mold problem in your home or business, your primary focus should be safety:

• Significant mold growth can occur in 48-72 hours.
• Mold may present a greater risk to children, the elderly, and anyone with respiratory problems.
• A strong, musty odor may indicate hidden mold behind drywall or under carpeting.

What to Do:

• Stay out of affected areas.
• Turn off the HVAC system and fans.
• Contact a SERVPRO Franchise Professional for mold remediation services.

What NOT to Do:

• Don’t touch or disturb the mold.
• Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
• Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself.
• Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.

If you smell, see, or suspect mold in your home or business, call the experts at SERVPRO of Augusta/Waterville at 207-622-7166.  We will be able to identify the issue and we will take the proper steps to remediate the problem.