WATER LEAKS AND MOLD GROWTH IN RANCHO SANTA FE

Water leaks are a serious, yet common plumbing problem in Rancho Santa Fe. Pipes and fixtures can begin to leak for various reasons, including corrosion-related damage and loose connections. Regardless of the cause, the source of the leak needs to be addressed as soon as possible to reduce the chances of water damage and mold growth.

Mold growth is a common problem associated with water leaks. Mold spores are everywhere in the air. They can enter your home through open windows and doors, the HVAC system, as well as your shoes, clothes, and pets.

Once they alight on a surface in your home, all the spores require is a little moisture to start growing. Water leaks provide an excellent source of this moisture. Mold can grow on any type of surface in your home, including wood, drywall, granite, and tile.

Some of the most common types of molds found growing in Rancho Santa Fe homes include:

• Cladosporium
• Penicillium
• Stachybotrys chartarum/Stachybotrys atra (aka black mold)
• Alternaria
• Aspergillus

PROBLEMS CAUSED BY MOLD GROWTH

Mold growth can cause all kinds of issues. Mold deteriorates the surfaces it grows upon. This can result in damage to walls, ceilings, floors, wallpaper, drywall, carpeting, and more.

Mold growth can even affect your health. As the mold grows it releases spores into the air. Inhalation of these spores can cause numerous health problems. Infants, young children, older adults, and individuals with respiratory conditions are particularly vulnerable to mold exposure.

AFFORDABLE PLUMBING REPAIRS IN RANCHO SANTA FE

1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration has been providing affordable home plumbing services in Rancho Santa Fe since 2012. This includes 24/7 emergency plumbing services in Rancho Santa Fe. Our team of licensed plumbing contractors has the tools and equipment to repair just about any plumbing problem home and business owners in Rancho Santa Fe may experience.

Water leak detection and repairs are a specialty. Our plumbers use special video cameras and other technology to quickly locate the source of the leak. Most water leak repairs, such as replacing a damaged joint or water pipe, can be completed in a single visit.

MOLD DAMAGE RESTORATION IN RANCHO SANTA FE

If you do have mold growth, we can help too. 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration offers professional mold damage remediation and restoration services. Our technicians will inspect and assess any damage, looking for visible signs of mold and mold fields hidden from plain view.

Our technicians use air filtration equipment like air scrubbers and HEPA vacuums to remove spores from the air. We use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to get rid of the mold. We clean everything that may have come into contact with the mold, including furniture, curtains, clothing, and more. We also remove and safely dispose of materials that have mold on them, such as carpet and drywall.

Once we’ve removed the mold and the source of the mold growth, we can work to restore your property. Depending on the seriousness of the infestation and what it has grown on, this may include replacing drywall and subfloors or it may include minor repairs like painting. Our goal is to restore your home to the same or better condition as it was before the mold problem.

CALL 1ST CHOICE TODAY

Don’t let mold or water leaks damage your home and property. Contact 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration for professional plumbing repairs and mold damage restoration in Rancho Santa Fe.