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Water damage and mould remediation in Bridgeport

Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.

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Water damage in Bridgeport is often tied to the power grid as well as the weather. After Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, 2020, the state regulator PURA concluded that United Illuminating and Eversource were both ill-prepared and unresponsive in managing the outages. When a storm cuts power, sump pumps stop and basements can take on water, so drying out and mould work tends to follow. When you hire, start with registration: under the Connecticut Home Improvement Act, a business contracting with a consumer to work on residential property must register with the Department of Consumer Protection. Ask to see that registration before you sign. Connecticut Department of Public Health guidance says that if you can see or smell mould, the next step is to identify the source and then remove it, so ask any firm how it will find and stop the moisture source, not only clean the surface. Also check with your insurance agent about what your policy covers before work begins.

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What to know in Bridgeport

  • After Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, 2020, the state regulator PURA concluded that United Illuminating and Eversource were both ill-prepared and unresponsive in managing the power outages. Penalties were $2,141,470 for UI and $30,025,022 for Eversource.

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Before you hire

  1. Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.

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  2. Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².

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  3. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

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Questions about hiring in Bridgeport

Who is allowed to do water damage repair on my home in Bridgeport?

Under the Connecticut Home Improvement Act, an individual or business contracting with a consumer to do work on residential property must register with the Department of Consumer Protection. Ask for the registration details before you agree to anything, and check them yourself with the department. Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (source, opens in a new tab)

What should I do first if I can see or smell mould?

Connecticut Department of Public Health guidance for homeowners and tenants says the next step is to identify the source and then remove it. When you compare firms, ask how each one will find the moisture source and what it will do to stop it returning. Connecticut Department of Public Health (source, opens in a new tab)

Does my insurance cover a sewer or drain backup into the basement?

The Connecticut Insurance Department says some homeowners policies cover backup of sewers and drains that causes flooding in a basement. Check with your agent whether your policy includes it and how it works before you start repairs, and keep photos of the damage. Connecticut Insurance Department (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a written quote for drying and restoration include?

Ask for the scope of work, the areas affected, the drying and cleaning steps, how the moisture source will be dealt with, a timeline, and the business's registration details. Get at least two quotes in writing so you can compare like for like before you sign.

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