FAQ's

FAQs- Responsive action & facts you need to know, we strongly suggest when having water damage & toxic mold problems.TFM will give you 12 important questions and answers to help you understand the do’s and don’t with water damage & mold issues, these answers can help you make wise decisions before you make an investment on your property.

First call the experts, get mold testing, verify toxic mold before preceding once your results come in then you can continue and resolve your mold and water damage restoration needs. learn more and SAVE MONEY, keep your family safe.

GENERAL FAQS

What happens if you don't fix your water damage?

Mold and mildew bacteria can start growing, floors can warp, furniture destroyed, drywall damage and more.

When's the best time to fix water damage?

As soon as possible the longer you wait the worse it gets.

Who do you call when you have mold or water damage?

Call a specialist like TFM Mold and water damage.

What happens if you find mold?

The first thing is to have it tested for toxic mold to make sure you don’t cross contaminate other parts of your home, also test for lead or asbestos if your home was built before 1978. State law requires any home built before that date should be tested to keep you safe from harmful bacteria.

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How do you get water under your house?

Under your home or buildings there are water pipes for your bathrooms, kitchens, laundryrooms, there are also drain lines for your sewer pipes these pipes can break and send water flooding under your homes.

How can you tell when you have water under your home?

Depending on what kind of water it is, if it’s clean water it could smell musty in your home sometimes in your closet your clothes and some items may have mold or mildew on them. When it’s gray water from your laundry or kitchen you will have a bad smell with a much stronger odor. When it’s food waste or sewage water then there’s a heavy sewer smell you will recognize the bad odors.

What if it's from a hot waterline then what?

It’s very important to get a hot water burst dried as soon as possible hot water creates steam and will mold and mildew immediately within no time. It can start affecting your interior walls and floors, when this happens call an experienced remediation company to start drying out the affected areas, this could save you a whole lot of money.

Toilet backups are they hazardous?

Yes! they are contaminated with sewage bacteria’s. When sewer lines get blocked they find a way out, that’s when you see water and paper coming out of your toilets, showers, and tubs. Sewage bacteria can be harmful to anyone that gets in it, if you decide to do it yourself wear gloves and a full-face mask then throw away anything that the sewage touched. any contaminated items must be discarded.