Water and Mold Situation Becomes Sump’in Else After Sump Pump Failure

Mold Restoration

Growing up, home basements can be the source of good times and hangouts with friends, or like Kevin McCallister from Home Alone, a source of anxiety. Either way, basements are a huge part of real estate in Maryland, and they require plenty of maintainance. One way to keep basements dry and clear of all moisture is with the sump pump. But, what if the tool designed to remove water backfired and did the opposite?

Sump Pump Failure Leads to Water and Mold Damage

Our team was called to a home in Upper Marlboro to help with a problem caused by a broken sump pump. The sump pump, which is designed to remove water from the basement, was draining back into the house. The excess water caused damage to the home’s structure and all furniture and belongings that were in the basement. When our technicians first arrived, they found mold sprouting up as well. Water and mold tend to go hand-in-hand so we weren’t surprised to find mold growing, it just made the job slightly more complicated.

  • Severe water damage on a cinderblock wall in a neglected basement. It’s covered in dirt, cracks, mold and mildew.
  • Replacing the old sump pump in a basement with a new one to drain the collected ground water from the sump or pit

PuroClean’s QuickDry System™ was immediately implemented to avoid any further damage. This system, designed for efficient and effective drying, started by identifying all the moisture in the room. Then, the water was extracted, and the drying began. Even with top-of-the-line equipment, drying is a long process that required time and patience before our team could start on the mold remediation. Between the water damage and then dealing with the mold, the job took around three weeks to complete. Our team of professional and skilled technicians did a fabulous job treating the water and mold damage and was able to restore the home to its original condition.

Call PuroClean Lanham for Your Water and Mold Needs!

Water damage can create a flood of problems, including mold. These home emergencies should be addressed as soon as possible to avoid any further issues. If you have issues with water damage, mold or other home restoration problems, call PuroClean of Lanham with any of your home restoration needs: (301) 277-2755!

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