Time is of the essence. Disconnect any electrical devices on the floor. Remove as much furniture and contents as necessary. If water is dripping from ceiling light fixtures, turn off power at circuit breaker. Call JMC now to schedule a free inspection. To avoid secondary damage or a mold outbreak, it’s essential that you act now.
It depends on the water category:
Clean water from your plumbing system poses little risk.
Gray water from the bathtub or dishwater may cause illness.
Black water is highly contaminated and can come from the toilet via the sewer system. This is extremely dangerous. Immediately call a certified water mitigation company such as JMC. You may need to vacate the home if the water is widespread.
Usually, yes. JMC will assist in your claim. But first call JMC and let us handle the stress for you.
The timetable depends on the severity and location of the damage. Typically, the average timeframe is 2-5 days.
Yes, while some common molds are not especially harmful to healthy humans, the majority of them can affect those with existing compromised immune systems, such as those who suffer from asthma. However, some molds do produce chemicals called “mycotoxins” which are known to cause sickness in humans and animals alike. The most common major health effects are gas, bloating, diarrhea or constipation, sinus infection that does not respond to antibiotics, eye infections, lung infections, allergies, asthma, chemical sensitivities, skin rashes, exhaustion and chronic fatigue, colds or flus that never go away.
Because mold cannot thrive without water or moisture, it is vital that any and all instances of water exposure be remedied within 24 to 48 hours of water damage by taking the following steps:
1. Promptly repairing all water leaks and moist areas.
2. Maintaining proper air circulation within home or building.
3. Ensuring the proper insulation and ventilation of attic, basement, and crawlspace areas.
4. Clean, dry, or eliminate items that have been exposed to water or water damage.
It is extremely important that you hire a trained professional to mitigate all water damage. Incorrectly mitigating the water damage could result in mold growth, further increasing the costs to clean up the damage. Call JMC now to assess your water damage and act quickly before more damage takes place.
