Water Damage and Mold Cleanup in Lansdale

Best Option Restoration handles water damage and mold cleanup in Lansdale, from burst pipes and sewer backups to wet basements. We extract the water, dry the building and deal with any growth that followed, all under one scope of work.

Lansdale is a borough of just under three square miles, incorporated in 1872 with a large share of older housing. Census figures put the median home here at 1958, and about one in four housing units dates from 1939 or earlier.

Why Water Damage and Mold Cleanup in Lansdale Takes Local Knowledge

• Prewar and postwar construction. Along with the pre-1940 homes, about 40 percent of Lansdale's units were built in the 1950s and 1960s. Materials common in homes of those eras, such as plaster and hardwood, hold and release water differently than drywall and laminate, which changes how we dry them.
• Shared walls. Roughly a third of units are attached homes such as twins and rowhouses. Water from one side can travel along a party wall or shared basement, so we check the adjoining wall on both levels.
• A combined sewer system. The state DEP permit fact sheet for the borough's treatment plant describes a combined sewer system with two permitted overflow points. When sewers carry storm flow too, heavy rain raises the chance of a floor drain or basement fixture backing up, and that water calls for removal of porous materials it touches.
• Borough-run utilities. Lansdale operates its own sewer system and electric department, while North Penn Water Authority supplies water. Knowing who to call for a shutoff or a sewer lateral question saves time at the start of a job.

Our Water Damage and Mold Cleanup Process in Lansdale

1. Stop and assess. We confirm the water is off or the source is controlled, then map wet materials with meters.
2. Extract. Standing water is pumped or vacuumed out and wet contents are moved to a dry area.
3. Contain. If growth is present, we close off that section before disturbing it.
4. Remove. Soaked carpet pad, baseboard, insulation and drywall that cannot be saved are taken out.
5. Clean and dry. Surfaces are cleaned, then drying equipment runs with daily readings until materials reach their dry standard.
6. Rebuild. We put back walls, floors and trim.

Property Types We Work In Around Lansdale

• Twins and rowhomes, the largest share of the borough's housing
• Detached single-family houses, about 27 percent of units
• Duplexes and small buildings of two to four units
• Apartment complexes, including the buildings of 50 or more units that hold about one in ten homes
• Storefronts, offices and mixed-use buildings in the downtown blocks near the train station

Areas We Serve In and Around Lansdale

Service extends across the borough and into nearby North Penn communities:

• Hatfield
• North Wales
• Montgomeryville
• Upper Gwynedd
• West Point
• Towamencin
• Kulpsville

Common Questions About Water Damage and Mold Cleanup in Lansdale

Does Lansdale require permits for repairs after water damage?

The borough's Code Enforcement department lists drywall work, basement remodels, sump pumps, sewer laterals and water service among the projects that need a permit. We sort out which parts of your repair fall under that list before rebuilding.

I own a rental in the borough. What should I expect?

About 45 percent of Lansdale households rent, so a job here may involve both a landlord and a tenant. We coordinate access with both, and we keep records of what was wet, what was removed and the final readings. Code Enforcement also conducts apartment inspections, and our paperwork is there if an inspector asks.

Why handle water and mold as one job?

They share a cause. The EPA puts the window for mold to begin growing on wet materials at 24 to 48 hours, so a wet basement that sat over a weekend often needs both drying and cleanup of growth on drywall or framing.

What if the water came up through a floor drain?

Treat it as sewer water. Carpet, pad and drywall that it reached are removed, and hard surfaces are cleaned before drying starts.

If your Lansdale home or building has water on the floor, damp walls or visible growth, contact us to schedule an inspection.