Trusted Mold Inspections & Environmental Testing in Torrance, CA

Opening your windows to assist the drying process is not always recommended. Since outside weather conditions vary, our technicians will determine when and if the outside air is appropriate.

Carpet left on the stairs may not be removed for safety reasons. Any exposed tack strip or staples, especially on steps is extremely dangerous. However, sometimes removing carpet from steps is necessary to prevent damage to hardwood steps or in the case of sewage contamination. Removing tack strip is not advised, since this may damage the hardwood sub-floor. Extreme caution must be taken whenever tack strip is exposed or when the carpeted stairs are damp. If carpet left on the stairs is un-salvageable, it will be properly removed when the new carpet is installed.

Water can be absorbed into the drywall, baseboards, sub-flooring when water damage occurs. Drying these surfaces require high-velocity air movers to accelerate the release of absorbed water into the air. It is necessary to place dehumidifiers to remove excess moisture to help protect property and create conditions for efficient drying. Please do not turn off or move drying equipment. If you need to do this please contact our office first.

Our drying equipment is carefully placed and monitored by our water damage mitigation specialists. It is very important that no one turns the equipment off or moves the equipment after it is place. Any changes to the placement can impact the drying process. Please notify our office immediately if the power goes off or if the equipment turns off.

Hard surfaces can be cleaned and sanitized. Affected items that cannot be sanitized will require disposal. Porous materials such as drywall, ceiling tiles, insulation, particleboard, paneling, etc. that have been directly affected should be removed during the emergency service visit.