Water Damage Restoration in Birmingham AL, Mold Removal and Flood Cleanup Company

Water Cleanup & Removal for Every Situation

DEC is a fully licensed, fully insured water damage company and mold remediation company in Birmingham AL, and we are experts in assisting you with your insurance claim, including working directly with your insurance provider. Often times you may not be sure if your insurance company will cover the damages to your property. CALL DEC FIRST! We will work directly with you in assessing the damage and recommending the most appropriate manner to report your loss to your insurance provider. We can then help you process your claim with your insurer to get the recovery work started as soon as possible.When it comes to water damage, it is important to remember that it doesn’t take a major flood or a hurricane to cause severe damage to your home. Most water damage problems are actually the result of a small leak that goes undetected over a long period of time. By the time you notice it, it is too late. Your drywall can become swollen and stained, ceilings could be sagging, carpets ruined, floors warped, mold removal required, and it could pose a threat to your home’s electrical system (as we all know water and electricity do not mix).Whether you’ve discovered flooding from a broken or leaky pipe, a sewer line break, a sink or toilet overflow, or a malfunctioning appliance like a water heater, washing machine, dishwasher or refrigerator in your home, our flood damage technicians are equipped to handle any water and mold cleanup of any size 24 hours, day or night.

Fast & Efficient Water Damage Restoration

The key to proper restoration is fast response time. The sooner you call DEC, the sooner our team of certified service technicians can get to work and the sooner your water damage cleanup and mold cleaning will be but a distant memory. DEC is one of the few “Full Service” restoration companies in the Central Alabama area. We not only have the expertise and equipment to dry and decontaminate the affected areas of your home or business, but we also have an experienced and certified staff of construction specialists to handle all of your reconstruction needs. Unless you want to be your own contractor, remember to always ask for a Full Service restoration company. Our ability to put EVERYTHING back to the way it was, is what sets us apart in the water damage restoration industry.

Potential Mold Damage Dangers From Flooding

Something as small as above average humidity levels are more than enough to cause you problems, namely in the form of mold, mildew, and other potentially dangerous toxins. This especially includes toxic black mold as this type of toxic mold can cause an array of allergic reactions and health problems. According to the CDC you should keep the moisture levels in your inhabitable spaces between 40% to 60%.

Obviously, standing water will damage flooring, drywall and other similar materials on your property; but just the elevated moisture content in the air can lead to future issues such as MOLD! Molds slowly destroy the things they grow on, and if left unchecked, can cause serious structural damage. Not only can mold do severe structural damage, it also poses serious health risks to you and your family. Inhalation exposure to mold indoors can cause headaches, allergic reactions, asthma attacks, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and serious negative long-term health effects. Inhaling, ingesting, or even contacting the toxic byproducts of mold (mycotoxins) can lead to even graver health concerns. That is why it is very important that you have an experienced contractor handle the water removal and water cleanup in your home to avoid future issues that can be both dangerous to your health and property.

Mold Remediation & Mold Cleanup in Birmingham AL

DEC is additionally a mold cleanup company that offers the very best mold remediation throughout Birmingham AL. Our mold removal contractors work with our mold remediation services to eliminate mold in floor coverings, furniture, upholstery, drywall, as well as elsewhere mold is present. From a little mold area that has not yet progressed, to full-on black mold remediation, compared to other mold removal companies in Birmingham AL, ours is second to none.

It is important to get a comprehensive mold detection performed as deadly mold is a risky liability. Toxic black mold is able to trigger a selection of allergies as well as health issues, for instance, rashes, chronic fatigue, chronic sneezing and coughing, irritation on the eyes, and chronic problems. Only our professional mold damage cleanup service can guarantee that mold is eliminated.

The quality of mold treatment as well as mildew mitigation service differs widely from company to company and picking out the incorrect one may result in recurring development. That is the reason it is crucial to employ a professional, licensed home inspection agency to isolate the issue so that you are able to stop it at the source. Compared with some other mold companies near you, DEC encompasses mold remediation, mold assessments, and mold inspections.

With DEC Fire & Water Restoration, you and your family’s safety is our very first goal. Mold in Birmingham AL is able to turn dangerous real fast. Our mold damage contractors will use true and tested mold services to get the affected mold in house cleared and cleaned up as fast as possible to prevent further damage. To that effect, we use proven effective and safe mold damage equipment as well as techniques in accordance with industry standards, and all the personnel of ours are hand picked for competency and expertise.

When you suspect that you might need black mold removal, phone our mold damage company now to talk with a mold professional and let us provide you with the reassurance that will come with specialized mold repairs.

The Frozen, Burst, & Broken Pipe Experts

Frozen, broken, or leaky pipes are all inconveniences that can lead to major headaches for your Birmingham home or business. Oftentimes, when you experience a broken pipe, it is due to the weather dropping well below freezing temperatures. Frozen pipes can be one of the most damaging problems a homeowner or business owner has to face. What makes frozen pipe water damage so bad, is that it usually allows water to get into the ceilings and walls of the structure. Homes that are left vacant with no regulating of heat or poorly insulated walls can be a common culprit of frozen water pipes and frozen water lines in the wintertime. Broken pipes can also be a common cause of water damage, causing gallons of water to come flooding through your living room, bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. Give us a call as soon as you notice a pipe burst in order to minimize the damage and get your plumbing back in order.

Basement Water Damage Cleanup in Birmingham

Flooded basements and crawlspaces can present more challenges than ground level spaces. Hidden moisture can lead to mold and mildew that can invade and ruin your stored contents and valuables. Because of the darkness and humidity often present, mold in basements is all too common. Basement mold damage can spread fast from object to object until everything you own needs replacing. In addition to that, if your basement is flooded, there could be an electric current running through the water. Don’t ever step into standing basement water. It’s best to avoid these hazards by calling a basement flooding expert to handle any water damage or basement mold cleanup for you. It’s our job to detect and remove water in your basement quickly, completely, and safely. We also can perform basement mold removal if mold has developed. Do not wait to call if you have basement mold or water damage.Like basements, attic mold can also be a problem. Attic mold damage is usually from a worn-out or damaged roof that is letting moisture in through the top, thus causing the needing for water cleanup and attic mold removal as well. Depending on how long the mold has been allowed to spread, attic mold cleanup can vary in size and scope.