Water Damage in Hawthorne , CA

The homeowner discovered mold on the garage wall after moving some items, with no known leaks causing it. Upon arrival, we found affected drywall and insulation with visible mold and little moisture detected. The possible sources were exterior water intrusion or a drain pipe. We manipulated content to create workspace, placed floor protection, built containment, removed affected material, hepa vacuumed, treated the framing with IAQ and antimicrobial, and set up drying equipment to run for three days.

During a follow-up visit, we found that the dehumidifier was off due to a pinched hose, and the plumber was scheduled to fix the drain pipe. The studs remained at 99% moisture. We sent a reminder to all techs to avoid similar mistakes and scheduled equipment pick-up for Wednesday.

Finally, we picked up the equipment and found all materials dry. The containment was removed, and the job was complete.