Flooding Related Mold Issues

Project Report > Inspection of Mold on a Flooded Foreclosed Home

Reason for Inspection:

• The client is managing the clean-up and remediation of a foreclosed home.  The client requested a bid for the removal of all mold-contaminated items and building materials.

Summary of Concerns:

• Significant water and mold damage to most building materials in the basement from a burst plumbing line in the ceiling.
• Poor housekeeping and neglect have resulted in significant mold growth and other contamination on the main level.
• Visible mold growth was found in the attic space due to excessive humidity from the burst plumbing line inside the 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 the kitchen.
• The kitchen did not show any significant signs of water damage, however not all areas were able to be inspected due to the amount of contents present.
• Recommend the 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

• The living room was filled with left-behind contents.  No areas of water damage were noted around any walls or windows.
• Recommend the 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 the removal and disposal of all contents and furniture.
• Recommend the removal and disposal of all floor coverings.

Location:  Hall Bathroom – Upstairs

• The bathroom was extremely filthy and filled with debris & contents. Visible mold growth was found under the vanity sink. Damaged tiled shower surround noted.

Recommendations:

• Recommend removal of sink and vanity to access and remediate mold growth on the wall behind.
• Recommend removal of tiled shower surround.

Location:  Basement Bonus Room

Mold in Basement Rooms

• Rooms 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 the rooms.

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:

• Most of the sheetrock still in place.
• Excessive amounts of mold growth found along bottom 2-3 feet of sheetrock in the living room.
• Visible mold growth found on the exposed the quikrete floor in living room.
• Some evidence of mold growth found on the base of walls in bedrooms.
• Tub still in place in the bathroom.
• Wet insulation is still located behind the tub/shower surround.
• Visible watermarks noted around ceiling HVAC vent in the living room.
• Little to no mold growth noted on exposed wall sheathing where sheetrock had been removed.
• Vinyl flooring was still present in the 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 the toilet.