A vacant two-family Syracuse home suffered severe water damages as a result of a broken water pipe in an upstairs bathroom. The water ran unchecked for over a week, providing the perfect environment for mold growth.

Upon discovering the damages, the homeowner submitted the claim and the adjuster recommended Stanley Steemer for the mitigation and mold remediation. The growth pattern in the upstairs unit was dramatic, with a variety of circles and colors covering most of the living area. The downstairs unit had less severe mold, but severe water damage. The basement also had water damage and mold to contend with.

Stanley Steemer provided a large crew of technicians to tackle the large-scale job, gutting the home to its studs so that a comprehensive mold remediation could take place. In order to dry the home, an external furnace was setup to provide heat to the home, and large low-grain dehumidifiers were used to remove the moisture.

Once gutted and fitted with the proper containment, the studs were media-blasted to remove the mold growth. Large hepa-filter air scrubbers were installed during the process to cycle and clean the air of mold every fifteen minutes. The home was also disinfected with Sporicidin. With all three floors remediated, the home was ready for reconstruction, one week after the mitigation began.