DOs~

1)       Call a professional plumber to stop the water and fix the problem.

2)       Immediately contact a certified and professional cleaning and restoration company, like CBC, for help.  CBC will handle the water damage and bacterial dangers, before greater damage occurs.

Every issue in a home that has to do with mold is always linked to water in some way.  As a fungus, mold needs water and other materials to feed on.  Therefore, many types of mold spores grow in attics and basements, which lack exposure to sunlight and air circulation.  While there are not many basements in Southern California, attics can definitely be a concern.