Leaking windows that have water damage will usually cause an air quality sampling to test high in mold counts.  First fix the leak, and then call SERVPRO of South Elkhart County. We will first have the mold tested by an independent contractor. If results come back with mold, we walk our clients through each step of the remediation. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority! 

This was fire damage in Mobile. SERVPRO of South Elkhart County responded and found severe smoke and soot damage.  The team quickly began clean up.  They have professional cleaning equipment and techniques for all types of diasters.

This mold infestation in due to a roof leak. There was a significant amount of mold and mildew damage. The owner was happy that we were able to quickly and completely clean up the mold infestation. 

Besides causing a major business interruption, a mold problem can present a serious health risk for people exposed at your commercial property. Mold infestations can be caused by minor water intrusions, like a slow roof leak or loose plumbing fitting. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. If you suspect your property has a mold problem, call  SERVPRO of South Elkhart County, who will respond quickly and work fast to manage the situation.

Before of a water heater malfunction; it was located in the attic above the kitchen. Our crews came right in and cleaned up the mess after this unfortunate event! All SERVPRO technicians are professionally trained. 

During a water loss, SERVPRO of South Elkhart County is set to remediate and restore affected structural materials (drywall, baseboards, flooring, etc.). Removal of affected materials may be required, but we want to cause as little damage as possible in order to properly dry your home. In this photo, our technicians have removed the affected drywall, requiring replacement.

This was the aftermath of a vicious storm. The storm damage was massive. SERVPRO is here to help and along with the Emergency Management Teams, we have been leading the cleanup process!

We are faster to any disaster and we will make things "Like it never even happened."

If You See Visible Mold 

If you see visible mold, do not disturb it. You can inadvertently spread the mold infestation throughout your home. When mold is disturbed, the mold can release microscopic mold spores which become airborne and can circulate inside your home.

What to Do:

• Stay out of affected areas.
• Turn off the HVAC system and fans.
• Contact SERVPRO for mold remediation services.

What Not to Do:

• Don’t touch or disturb the mold.
• Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
• Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself.
• Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.

This bathroom overflowed, causing some mold to form. SERVPRO was able to come in quickly and clean up the mess, leaving it "Like it never even happened." We are faster to any disaster no matter how big or small! 

A recent storm hit this home hard. The sofa and chair were non-salvageable because of the contaminated groundwater that flooded this lower level. SERVPRO techs managed to isolate the water damage to this area by rapidly pumping out the standing water. We limited secondary damage to the walls and stairs and saved the homeowner money. We are there when emergencies occur.

Unbenowst to anyone, the landscaping company cut the sprinkler line which flooded 1,000 square feet of this customer's basement. SERVPRO was called in to clean up the mud, sludge, dirt and debris which had contaminated the home.  We cleaned, disinfected and dried the home in order to make it ..."Like it never even happened."

This is a building that survived a storm but left heavy mold. The mold on the wall was from flooding after a week. The halfway line you see on the wall was how high the water rose up. 

A few months ago, SERVPRO took a call for a job at a local mall. After the firefighters leave, our team is first on the scene. When the fire is put out, there is water damage as well. We are happy to take care of that too! 

Just recently, a local university had an accident in their basement. In this case, two sump pumps failed and the elevator shaft flooded with water from the bathroom. Thankfully, our SERVPRO team was out there quickly. It took our team a few days to clean and dry the area. But now, the basement is as good as new. Like it never even happened! 

This apartment is as good as new after a fire! Just a few months ago, SERVPRO tackled the aftermath of a fire and were also responsible for the repairs. This apartment is just one of the many examples of how SERVPRO can make a disaster look "Like it never even happened."

This picture shows the aftermath of a fire in one of our local neighborhoods. Luckily, the fire only affected a portion of the house. However, it is severe enough that are SERVPRO team has been there everyday to help make the house look as good as new! 

This is a picture of red mold. As with other types of mold, red mold can come from water that has been sitting. Most mold is discovered after water has been extracted. Although red mold may look different than stereotypical mold, it is not. Most mold will turn red at some point in it's life depending on the age. 

A church in Elkhart county was having some roof repairs done when a pop up thunderstorm came through and dumped a lot of water on the unfinished roof. The water came down through the roof and soaked into the insulation and broke through the drywall.

The refrigerator was moved out away from the wall to clean behind it. When it was pushed back it kinked the water supply line and broke it. Causing damage to the basement ceiling and floor.

An Elkhart county house caught on fire from some electrical wires in the attic. The wires are thought to have rubbed against the trusses and rubbed through the insulation of the wire allowing them to touch each other. 

After tons of rainwater the sump pump couldn't keep up and eventually failed. The rain water backed up into the basement and flooded the entire thing with two inches of water. 

A broken water supply line broke in an Elkhart county house. The supply line under the kitchen sink broke and leaked into the basement of the home. Causing damage to the ceiling, carpet, and pad.

Heavy thunderstorms and wind caused water to leak under the shingles. The water leaked through the attic and damaged the drywall. The damage went unnoticed for some time and caused mold to grow.

An Elkhart county house caught on fire from an electric heater. The home owners had some items too close to the heater. The fire caused extensive damage to the entire house.

A house in Elkhart County caught fire due to a wood burning stove. The home owner was not home at the time of the fire. It is believed a sparked jumped out of the stove and caught the kitchen on fire.

The battery/generator compartment caught fire on this RV while being repaired. The fire followed the wires up into the roof of the RV. The cause of the fire is still a mystery but is thought to be a faulty battery

A fire at a local church caused by spontaneous combustion causes major damage. Some employees were staining some furniture and threw the rags into a pile next to the wall and they combusted.

Snow and ice caused damage to the roof at an Elkhart County gas station. The ice dammed up on the roof and took down some shingles with it. the remaining snow on the roof melted and came in through the roof. The water caused the drywall and insulation to fall from the ceiling.

A leaking shower at an Elkhart apartment complex went unreported for quite some time and cause a severe mold problem. The tenant failed to inform any maintenance of the existing problem and caused extensive damage to the bathroom. 

A business in Elkhart had a water line freeze in the ceiling and burst. The water cause extensive damage to the drywall and carpet. It is very important to keep an eye on water lines in overhead "partially" heated areas and also water lines in exterior walls.

This photo shows what your duct work may look like after years of not cleaning. Having your ducts cleaned will take loads of stress off of your furnace and make it work more efficiently. It is important to change out filters on your furnace also. Call SERVPRO of South Elkhart County to schedule your duct cleaning today!

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This is a picture that shows many different kinds and colors of mold that you never want to try and take care of yourself. Not all mold looks as scary as this but it doesn't mean it isn't.

This basement was the perfect breeding ground for the mushrooms you definitely DO NOT want to eat! The level of moisture, and dirt on the carpet made it easy for the mushrooms to feed on the dirty carpet fibers. 

This picture was taken in basement of a home that was left unattended because no one ever used it. The basement had to be completely stripped and redone because the mold had gotten incredibly bad.

This mold was the direct result of the waste line breaking in a basement and covering 600sq. ft. with human feces. The feces had sat for more than a week before the tenant came back from vacation. Everything was removed and the walls were cut out almost three feet up. 

This was the end result in a fire that fell through the floor into a basement that ultimately had to be completely restored. No one was hurt in this awful fire. The total reconstruction took more than three months to finish.

This is a picture of a basement that had significant water damage due to a short cut that an unlicensed plumber used. Almost half of the ceiling had to be cut out and the homeowner was put out for 5 days. Always check for credentials of any company before they start any job. 

This picture is the result of a broken pipe from a home that was not properly winterized. Everyone knows that Michiana weather is more than unpredictable so proper winterization is imperative. This home had to have the entire ground floor gutted and restored.