Mold after a leak

A musty smell or bubbling paint after a leak is a reason to call. Do not scrape, bleach, or paint over visible growth. Stop the water if you can do it safely, and photograph the stains.

You keep the claim. Aftermath is not a public adjuster. Mold from a covered sudden leak may be covered only up to a mold sublimit. A slow leak is often limited or excluded. The declarations page controls. This is not a coverage opinion.

Who do I call for mold after a leak?

Call Aftermath Restoration Group at (239) 688-2880, open 24 hours. Mold remediation is under Florida mold-related services license MRSR4195. The company is licensed and insured and works on homes and businesses. Serving Fort Myers & Southwest Florida. The arrival time is given on the call.

What does the crew do on a mold job after a leak?

The crew contains the area, runs HEPA filtration, removes what cannot be cleaned, and dries the moisture source. The source of the water is part of the scope, not an afterthought. Antimicrobial cleaning is used on surfaces that can stay.

What should I avoid doing if I see mold after a leak?

Do not scrape, bleach, or paint over visible growth. That spreads spores. Stop the water source if you can do it safely. Photograph stains, and call (239) 688-2880 for a licensed inspection.

Will insurance pay for mold that grew after a leak?

Mold that grows from a covered sudden leak may be covered only up to a mold sublimit, which is often far below the cost of a full remediation. A slow leak, seepage, or maintenance problem is often limited or excluded. Aftermath documents the loss. You keep the claim. Aftermath is not a public adjuster. This is not a coverage opinion.

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