Hot Water Heater Burst and Causes Mold in Shrewbury, NJ

A homeowner in Shrewsbury, NJ had her hot water heater burst. To us, short of a tree crashing through a roof, a burst hot water heater is one of the more damaging, scariest events that can happen to a homeowner and is listed by insurance companies as one of the major sources of residential water damage

This homeowner was not keeping tabs on her hot water heater and paid the price. The tank burst and flooded her basement. She had the water removed and had everything dried out. Unfortunately, mold will start forming with standing water in as little as 24 hours.

Mold Solutions By Cowleys came in and treated the entire basement with our two applications, MAPS 1 and MAPS 2. MAPS 1 is our EPA-registered anti-microbial that kills mold on a cellular level. Next, we applied MAPS 2, which is our patented polymer sealant. This application, which kills mold and vertically any pathogen on contact, is moisture-sensitive and has the ability to reactivate, killing any mold that may reappear in the treated areas.

We thoroughly wiped down all hard surfaces to remove the mold stains. The homeowner was pleased with our service and happy that there was no need to tear out any building materials. As long as the building materials have not lost their structural integrity, Mold Solutions can treat the mold right where it sits, avoiding substantial construction costs often associated with traditional mold remediation.