FAQs
More FAQs- What is that smell?
- How quickly can ServiceMaster Restore respond to the emergency situation at my business?
- How long will it take my property to dry after flooding or other water damage?
Usually, if it smells like mould, it is mould. Mould or mildew odours are due to the presence of fungi in the air, inside pipes or walls, or hidden in other parts of your home. Mould is thicker than mildew, so if the smell is particularly strong, that’s a clue that it’s mould and you need to act fast to prevent further growth.
To minimize business interruption and help avoid further losses, ServiceMaster Restore responds quickly to provide flood clean up and certified water damage and restoration, fire and smoke restoration, and mould removal services to businesses across all industries. We’re on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ServiceMaster Restore’s Priority Response Program will ensure that your company is first in line. This allows you to pre-qualify ServiceMaster Restore as your vendor of choice, allowing immediate action to be taken to mitigate loss in the event of a disaster.
Drying time after water damage in your home is determined by a combination of factors including the location, duration and source of water; the types of building materials in your home; weather conditions; and how quickly emergency restoration services are started. Through consistent monitoring and evaluation of the drying process, our trained technicians can determine when the drying is complete. For example, your carpet may feel dry to the touch, but padding and subfloors may still be wet underneath. While there are no hard and fast rules to determine how long your property will take to dry, we can tell you it may take between three and five days or more, depending on the conditions.