Visible Mold

Have you ever wondered what mold looks like or smells like? Well, I have. The other day I went with our Operations Manager to a couple of Mold estimates. The homes were lovely to behold!

The first client was so sweet. She had water damage in her basement some time ago and called us to check for mold because her adult children had some concerns. At first walking into the basement it had that "basement smell." You know the smell, not bad, just expected. At first, we couldn't find any obvious signs of mold. But with a closer inspection, we found white mold that looked like cotton.

The second estimate was also in a basement. This basement was finished with a gym, office and play area for the children. It was so nice! But unfortunately you couldn't miss the mold! This home had black mold on the walls and white mold on the furniture. We also found puddles of water in this basement. We believe the homeowner didn't even know where the source of the water was from.

The statistics say that on average, every home over 10 years old has had some type of water damage. After visiting these homes, my throatt was irritated and later that night I had a headache. I rarely suffer from headaches. Today I feel better but it made me realize the potential hazards that mold can cause. If you suspect you have mold in your home or business, call us.

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The Bright Side.

When a disaster strikes, it can cause stress, anxiety and serious damage. Believe me, I understand. I myself have suffered a disaster. I have had episodes with flooding in my basement. And I was worried about mold becoming an issue especially since I have a child with asthma. That is why having homeowners insurance and a game plan on how to proceed is so important.

Thankfully, there are restoration companies like ours! Honestly, what is a person to do when you open the door of your basement and water is filled to the top?

We work with insurance companies everyday. It helps to know that SERVPRO® exists. As a homeowner or business owner, it is important to know who to call in a disaster. Additionally you should have an ERP,an Emergency Ready Plan. An ERP consists of a folder or mini booklet that contains exits, contacts, photos and other pertinent information necessary if a catastrophe occurs.

If you have a disaster at 3:00am, who should you call? The police, your insurance agent, the fire department? Well, after the authorities, the answer is your agent's 24 hour phone number. The next call should be SERVPRO®! We can get to your loss ASAP and work with your insurance company. Sometimes in an emergency, we need to find a shut off valve or get into an HVAC closet. Believe it or not, you might not know where these things are. But if you allow us to put together an ERP folder for you, we will already have this information on file and we will be able to get started immediately. An ERP is a complimentary service of SERVPRO®.

So yes "stuff happens" but there is always a bright side! Don't be blindsided by a disaster... I was and it isn't fun.

SERVPRO® of Peekskill/Ossining             SERVPRO® of Tarrytown/Elmsford

servpropeekskillossining.com                servprotarrytownelmsford.com

(914) 788-1950                                                 (914) 358-9000

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