Mold Remediation After Flood Damage in Ferndale Properties

5/19/2024 (Permalink)

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Ferndale Flood Damage Restoration with SERVPRO®

Ferndale stands as the third most populous city within Whatcom County, Washington. Initially dubbed Jam, the City earned this moniker due to its proximity to a log jam along the Nooksack River. Ferndale is primarily connected by Interstate 5, the primary highway. Additionally, it is intersected by the BNSF Railway, facilitating freight transportation and accommodating Amtrak Cascades passenger trains. Ferndale boasts its share of notable residents, including actor Daran Norris and former NASA astronaut Wendy B. Lawrence. Annual events such as the Northwest Washington Fair and Ferndale Street Festival draw crowds from near and far, celebrating local heritage.

Following flood damage in Ferndale homes, the potential for mold growth becomes a pressing issue. Floodwaters provide an ideal environment for mold spores to proliferate, swiftly infiltrating and establishing colonies within affected properties. Groundwater can affect, in a very negative manner, the structural elements of your building. Mold causes warping, decay, and eventual weakening of wooden materials, consequently jeopardizing the structural stability of the building and posing potential safety risks. If furniture and upholstery are not adequately dried following water damage, mold can rapidly establish itself. Once mold takes hold, it becomes difficult to eradicate. It may necessitate professional cleaning or disposal of the items in question. SERVPRO plays a vital role in mitigating the risks associated with mold following flood damage.

Reasons why our expertise is indispensable

• Assessment and identification
• Specialized restoration equipment and techniques
• Safety and containment 
• Thorough water cleanup and drying
  

SERVPRO professionals use plastic sheeting and negative air pressure machines to establish containment barriers around the affected area. This containment prevents mold residues from spreading to unaffected areas of the property. This procedure also expedites water evaporation. Our technicians use designated pathways and entry points to avoid cross-contamination and access the contaminated area. We also employ proper personal protective equipment to prevent carrying mold residues to clean areas. Additionally, we thoroughly clean and decontaminate tools and equipment used in the remediation process to prevent the spread of microbes to other parts of the property.

SERVPRO of Whatcom County aims to restore the affected property to its pre-flood condition, making the flood damage disappear "Like it never even happened." Call us at (360) 733-1800.