Flooding Related Mold Issues
Project Report > Inspection of Mold on a Flooded Foreclosed Home
Reason for Inspection:
- Client is managing the clean-up and remediation of a foreclosed home. Client requested a bid for the removal of all contaminated items and building materials.
Summary of Concerns:
- Significant water and mold damage to most building materials in basement from a burst plumbing line in ceiling.
- Poor house keeping and neglect have resulted in significant mold growth and other contamination on main level.
- Visible mold growth was found in the attic space due to excessive humidity from the burst plumbing line inside home.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

Burst Pipe in Ceiling
The culprit – a frozen supply pipe
- Home built in 1969
- Approximately 1270 sq ft. Single family residence
- Home has been foreclosed and vacant for some time.
Location: Kitchen
- Significant contents present throughout kitchen.
- Kitchen did not show any significant signs of water damage, however not all areas were able to be inspected due to amount of contents present.
- Recommend removal and disposal of all contents. (Includes all contents in fridge and cabinets)
- Any building materials with visible water or mold damage should be removed and disposed of.
Location: Living Room
- Living room was filled with left-behind contents. No areas of water damage were noted around any walls or windows.
- Recommend removal and disposal of all floor coverings.
- Perform air scrubbing and dust removal procedures.

Mold Growth on Sheetrock
Location: Back Bedroom – Upstairs
- Room was filled with junk and old furniture. Visible mold growth was observed on the exterior wall. This is likely due to condensation from the occupant.
- Recommend removal of any wallboard that exhibits any mold growth.
Location: Front Bedroom – Upstairs
- Room was filled with junk and old furniture.
- No areas of visible water damage were noted, however access was limited due to excessive contents.
Recommendations:
- Recommend removal and disposal of all contents and furniture.
- Recommend removal and disposal of all floor coverings.
Location: Hall Bathroom – Upstairs
- Bathroom was extremely filthy and filled with debris & contents. Visible mold growth was found under vanity sink. Damaged tiled shower surround noted.
Recommendations:
- Recommend removal of sink and vanity to access and remediate mold growth on wall behind.
- Recommend removal of tiled shower surround.
Location: Basement Bonus Room

Mold in Basement Rooms
- Room contained significant debris throughout.
- Bubbling paint and drywall tape on ceilings indicate previous water damage.
- Significant mold growth noted on bottom 4-6 ft of sheetrock in numerous locations throughout room.
Project Report > Mold Inspection due to Burst Water Line Flood
Source of Moisture Intrusion: Major whole house flooding due to burst water supply line.
Building Type: Residential Construction
Remediation Required? Yes
Inspection Notes:
- Top Floor
- Majority of sheet rock still in place.
- Excessive amounts of mold growth found along bottom 2-3 feet of sheetrock in living room.
- Visible mold growth found on exposed quik-crete floor in living room.
- Some evidence of mold growth found on base of walls in bedrooms.
- Tub still in place in bathroom. – Wet insulation is still located behind tub/shower surround.
- Visible water marks noted around ceiling HVAC vent in living room.
- Little to no mold growth noted on exposed wall sheathing where sheetrock had been removed.
- Vinyl flooring was still present in kitchen. Moisture was found under the vinyl flooring still and should be removed to allow for complete drying.
- Source of moisture appears to be a frost-burst copper supply line to toilet.