Christmas time… Rain season…. This time of year we get a lot of water damage/flood disasters but a lot of families tend to go away at this time of year to spend time with their family or to just get away for a nice holiday. When they return they find that there has been some water damage while they have been away and due to the house being closed up causing high humidity, have found mould in their home.
Step 1 – DO NOT PANIC! Yes we are aware this will be a shock to you, but the situation can be resolved.
Step 2 – Call your insurance company and lodge a claim, have all your details handy for the restorer (All Aces Services)
Step 3 – Try to contain the area. If only a bedroom is affected, close the door so no mould spores will spread, and it is also VERY IMPORTANT that no items are removed from the room. They must stay in there as they will be affected also.
Step 4 – Call All Aces Services. We will attend to inspect the situation. We will provide a full written report, with photos, to your insurance company stating what was found and how the damage was caused including temperature, moisture and humidity readings. Then full rectification will be performed to restore your home to a safe, comfortable environment.
Step 5 – Your insurance company will allocate the appropriate trades required to resolve the matter. All Aces Services can clean and dry the affected areas including bedding, linen, clothing items, walls, ceilings, carpets etc. However in most cases when mould gets into plaster (which is a porous material) on your walls and ceilings, these need to be replaced. Therefore a builder, plasterer and painter will be required. Also the timber framing behind the ceiling and walls require inspecting to ensure the mould has not affected the timber.
Remember… Do Not Panic. But do act quickly on the situation. You may not be aware, but mould can start to grow rapidly within 48 hours. Some moulds are known to be allergenic, pathogenic or toxigenic. Some types of mould can cause Cancer, Immune System Deficiencies, Organ Damage, Bronchial Constriction, Internal Bleeding, Skin Disease, Gastrointestinal Illness.
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