Do You Know How Long It Takes for Mold to Grow After Water Damage? | SERVPRO® of Prattville

9/17/2021 (Permalink)

Mildew and mold will develop within 24-48 hours of water exposure. It will continue to grow until steps are taken to eliminate the source. - FEMA.gov

According to FEMA.gov, “mildew and mold will develop within 24-48 hours of water exposure. Even worse, it will continue to grow until steps are taken to eliminate the source of moisture, and effectively deal with the mold problem.” Mold feeds on humidity and darkness. Since water seeps into the tiniest of crevices, self-drying will most times prove to be a losing battle.

Does water damage always cause mold?

The name of the game in water damage is removing all water and resulting moisture as quickly as possible. If the affected area is not dry within 24 hours, mold begins to grow.

How do you prevent mold from water damage?

Get rid of the water fast! Professional assistance is almost always needed. Here’s how SERVPRO® of Prattville helps you to prevent mold.

1. Fast Water Damage Restoration Service – We pride ourselves on being “faster to any disaster”. This gives our clients an advantage. The quicker we remove the water, the greater the chance of preventing mold and further damage.
2. Technically Trained Water Damage Specialists – We are trained and certified in mitigating water damage. You can trust that we will be thorough and professional in removing the water damage from your home and restoring your Prattville home. We’ll make it “Like it never even happened.”
3. We Provide Water Damaged Property Reconstruction Services - We have reliably served Prattville, AL homeowners since 1977. We cleanup, restore and reconstruct your water damaged home with precision and professionalism.

If you have water damage anywhere in your home or business, you can count on us to help. You can contact us at any hour of the day to learn more about our services or to report damages.