You Cleaned Up Your Own Water Damage

4/22/2019 (Permalink)

We completely understand that damage to your home is an inconvenience and can be somewhat pricey. Cleaning up the mess of a water damage can seem to be your best option. While sometimes it is because the damaged area wasn't large or it didn't get into the walls of your home. So you think. You may not have noticed some of that water get under your baseboard and spread into your wall. You did a fantastic job of cleaning up the water and you saved yourself some money! Well, that tiny bit of water can become a mold problem in as little as 48 hours. This mold can affect your health and cause much more damage than you had in the first place. If you suspect that you have mold DO NOT attempt to clean the area yourself. IMMEDIATELY call SERVPRO of Eastern Lake County at 219-947-9931. We have protective gear and specialized equipment necessary to handle this problem.