A residential home in Longview, WA that was temporarily unoccupied. The owner was not aware she had a broken pipe leading to the kitchen sink. As seen in the picture the mold began growing rapidly and affected the walls, floor and cabinetry.

Water damage to any part of your home can be invasive. It's important if you experience any type of leak that the area is properly cleaned and dried to avoid secondary damages such as mold. Inspecting your pipes for leaks annually, that are not always visible such as in the crawlspace and other unfrequented areas, can save your home from expensive damages and costly repairs. If you have experienced water damage or have concerns of mold growth in your home, give us a call today (360) 703-3884.

What is a flood cut?

A flood cut is when the SERVPRO professional has to cut out the drywall from your property.  The cut is made several inches above where the flood damage stopped, so that’s why it’s called a flood cut.  It is done so that we can remove the drywall and address any moisture issues behind the actual wall.

Is a flood cut always necessary?

Not necessarily. In fact, if the wall water damage is clean water, that is water that doesn’t contain bacteria or harmful pathogens, our goal is to save the wall. Now that is a different story, if the affected wall has been tainted by sewage water from a backed-up sewer line and your home requires sewage backup cleaning.  In those instances, the rule is if it touches it, it must be removed.

The 7000 XLi Dehumidifier at SERVPRO is a unit often present during residential drying. Water damage restoration dehumidifiers are key tools for drying and restoring your home, after a water loss from leaky plumbing or a flood. Used to quickly and efficiently extract water, dry flooring and walls, and curb harmful mold growth. It is useful for water damaged areas because the heavy, moisture filled air is forced to transition into a liquid at a faster speed. As long as this water gets captured (and not left to accumulate on surfaces), materials dry much quicker.

SERVPRO of Longview/Kelso was called out to a massive water loss, that had endured extensive secondary Mold Damage. The residents was a vacation home and had only been unoccupied for a month, when the leak occurred. Multiple types of mold may exist in the same house or structure. If you suspect you have a mold problem call us immediately (360)703-3884. We will come out and inspect and assess the mold damage.

At SERVPRO we use specialized equipment to detect, measure, and monitor a property’s level of moisture. It's a essential instrument used in our industry to detect moisture content We use these and other advanced Moisture detectors and measuring equipment to help accurately collect data in affected and unaffected areas, monitor drying progress throughout the course of the drying effort, and to determine when affected materials have reached there drying standards. Restoring your property  "Like it never even happened".

Water heater's are one of the leading causes of water damage inside a home. Water heater failures are a result of a slow leak or sudden burst, causing significant damage. In this Longview home, the residents were not aware of the slow leak which later affected the flooring and walls surrounding the area. The water technicians at SERVPRO of Longview/Kelso got to work right away to stop any further damage and mold growth from occurring. Our customers were very happy with our fast response, thorough drying process, and minimal disturbance.