Mold is a common problem experienced in homes and places of work, especially in environments where water or moisture is present. If you have seen mold develop in your home or workplace, you might be wondering what you will do to get rid of it.

Water damage requires quick action – regardless of whether it occurs suddenly or has developed gradually over a longer period.

Mold is often stubborn and often reappears in the same place after a few weeks. This is because many do not know the causes and therefore do not fight the mold properly.

Mold remediation companies in South Florida don’t always have the best reputation. Consequently, you always need to check reviews to help find the best mold remediation company.

Mold in your home is unsightly, damaging, and dangerous. It ruins the structural integrity of your walls and, if left untreated, it can even lead to health problems.

When faced with an emergency water damage clean-up or fire/smoke damage to your property, who do you call… what should you do?

Living in South Florida, we experience tropical storms that roll in quickly, some which sit over us for a few days, and others that pack a strong wind gust along with constant rain.

As we rapidly approach hurricane season, something to do ahead of time is to review your insurance policy, review the policy limits, and coverage.

The above video shows the pool hall at a large, local community that sustained a large amount of water damage. As a result, the existing glue down carpet had to be removed and replaced. In order to begin the work, all pool tables had to be professionally removed.

We have received many emergency water damage phones calls with regard to water heater leaks that occur from the upper floors of a condominium building. In many cases, if not detected immediately, this type of leak will affect the units below where the leak originated.

When we think about the areas where hidden mold can develop, there are many locations that may not be easily recognizable.

As our kids enter their 2015-2016 school year, and are no longer sitting home playing video games or traveling on vacation, it’s time to take care of any projects around the home like water damage restoration and repairs, mold removal/remediation and/or remodeling projects.

Living in South Florida, we have grown accustomed to variations in customer service expectations.

Mold doesn’t ask for much when it comes to a place to call home. In fact, all mold needs is a warm, moist surface to settle in and begin growing and causing damage and health issues for homeowners.

Living in South Florida, mold is present all around us, it can develop from leaves decaying, or grass being cut, however, this type of mold referred to as penicillum/aspergillus is typically harmless in low levels.

Experiencing a mold problem in South Florida is quite common. Many of the Condominium owners in Hollywood are seasonal, so they travel to the area on a part-time basis, leaving their property entrusted to others to watch over.

Cabinetry is a common place to find mold especially under a sink cabinet. Typically, there are quite a few water sources in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, faucet, and garbage disposal, or ice maker line that can fail and cause a flood or slow steady leak.

If you experience water damage in your South Florida home, you may decide to file a claim with your insurance company to pay for the costs to restore your property especially if there is permanent damage.

South Florida Water and Mold Restoration is a local restoration company serving the Miami area specializing in mold remediation, water damage and general construction.

If you have asked yourself this question before, you are not alone; we receive calls from South Florida homeowners quite often asking the same question just because they are not sure. Your home may have a musty smell, or you could be experiencing mold symptoms such as runny nose, headaches, or allergies.

Experiencing a water heater leak or any other South Florida water damage can be very frustrating. For example, the water can leak inside the wall detected and travel around the perimeter.

The extent of the problem and size of the property will be the main factor when determining the schedule and time frame for the work to be completed.

On July 1, 2011, the State of Florida passed a law requiring anyone performing mold remediation or mold assessment to attend required educational classes, and apply to the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for licensure.

It all depends on the extent of the mold in your home and the kind of damage it has caused. For example, a leak from the HVAC/air handler could cause mold to grow behind the AC unit on the drywall and baseboard.