Fire Damage Restoration in Lakewood, CO

First, stop the water from leaking further by turning off water to the broken line or to the house. Contact a plumber to repair the issue. Then contact All Pro Restoration to have the area mitigated and dried as soon as possible. If water is coming from rains outside through foundational walls or floors, wait until rains stop before mitigation can begin effectively.

Every water damage restoration project is unique. The industry standard dry time is 3-5 days, but many factors can alter that timeline - holidays, stubborn building materials, insurance delays, asbestos containing materials, etc. Reconstruction can take anywhere from a couple weeks to a few months depending on the size of the loss and contractor availability.

We are familiar with every insurance company in the Colorado market. We send documents to your insurance, discuss invoices, and assist in claims process. However, since we are not licensed insurance adjusters or public adjusters, we cannot work directly with insurance without your involvement. We provide documentation to make the process smooth.

Discoloration of paint, biological growth on building materials, and mushrooms are indicators. Unknown odors in carpet, under cabinets, or in crawlspaces generally indicate hidden water damage caused by biological growth. Peeling paint can sometimes indicate water damage but lead paint also peels without water damage due to age.

Mitigate water damage as soon as possible. Mold can start in as little as 72 hours on standard water loss or 24 hours with hot water source. Water cannot be sopped up with towels - it wicks into walls and insulation. Advanced moisture meters and thermal imaging locate hidden areas. Proper combination of dehumidification, air movement, and heat is needed to dry materials to prevent mold growth.

Everyone's health risk to mold is different. Severe reactions include trouble breathing, constant sneezing, and irritated or watery eyes. Symptoms range from minimal to potentially life threatening. Young children, elderly, and immune compromised individuals are at greatest risk.

Mold is not always visible but telltale signs include musty odors in flooring or furniture, visible water staining or discoloration on drywall or cabinetry, and persistent water intrusions or leaks. If you don't see visible signs, you need a mold test performed by an indoor air quality specialist before hiring a remediation company.

Very few molds can be cleaned yourself. Mold on non-porous surfaces like tile, tubs, or sinks can be cleaned by wiping. However, mold on baseboards, walls, cabinets, furniture, carpet, etc. cannot be cleaned - only professionals can safely remove contaminated material, dispose of it, and clean the area. Bleach is 97% water and only kills surface mold, watering the roots so it regrows.

It is vital to keep the area free from water intrusion or leaking. Recommended measures may include vapor barrier for crawlspaces, permanent dehumidification for high humidity areas, or permanent negative air controllers for stagnant spaces. Encapsulants can slow future growth but moisture control must be top priority.

All Pro Restoration technicians can handle all kinds of mold, including black mold (Stachybotrys), common household irritant molds like Aspergillus Penicillium, and common water damage molds like Cladosporium. While some molds are more toxic, the remediation process is the same for all types of molds, trained to remediate to a level considered safe by an Industrial Hygienist.