DryServ
Family owned, the carpet cleaning company also handles water damage restoration and mould remediation. It is open on weekdays.
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Water damage and mould remediation in Cape Cod (Barnstable)
Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
2 pros in Cape Cod (Barnstable)
Cape Cod homes take water from storms and from long power cuts. In the 2018 bomb cyclone nor'easter, Eversource reported 21,083 customers without power in Barnstable, about 68 percent of the town. In a later blizzard, 155,000 electric customers in Barnstable County lost power, and Cape Cod Hospital ran on generators for most of the day. When the power is out, sump pumps and heating stop, and wet areas can stay wet. That matters when you hire. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health fact sheet says there are no licensing requirements for mould remediation, so a licence is not a sign of skill here. Ask for references, a written scope of work, and how the company will confirm the areas are dry. The same fact sheet advises checking that wet areas are clean and dry within 24-48 hours, so ask a company how fast it can reach your home in South Dennis, Dennis or elsewhere on the Cape after a storm.
Sources: Patch (Barnstable-Hyannis) (source, opens in a new tab), Cape Cod News (source, opens in a new tab)
Whalen Restoration Services Inc.
Open around the clock, every day, it extracts water, restores water-damaged rooms and remediates mould. Family owned since 1986, it also works in South Dennis and Dennis.
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Before you hire
Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.
Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Questions about hiring in Cape Cod (Barnstable)
Does a mould remediation company need a licence in Massachusetts?
According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health owners' fact sheet, there are no licensing requirements for mould remediation. Because of that, ask each company for references, proof of insurance, and a written description of the work, and compare what each quote actually covers before you decide. Commonwealth of Massachusetts (source, opens in a new tab)
How quickly should a flooded area be dry?
The state fact sheet advises checking after a flood that all areas that were wet are clean and dry within 24-48 hours. When you call for emergency water removal, ask how soon a crew can start drying and how they will show you the areas are dry. Commonwealth of Massachusetts (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a water damage quote include?
A good quote lists the rooms and materials covered, the drying and cleaning steps, what will be removed or replaced, how dryness will be checked, and the timing. Ask for it in writing. Compare quotes line by line, not just by total, so you see what each one leaves out.
Why plan for water damage after a Cape Cod storm?
Storms here can cut power across the county. During a Feb 23 blizzard, 155,000 electric customers in Barnstable County lost power, and Cape Cod Hospital ran on generators for most of the day. Without power, pumps and heat stop, so line up a restoration company before a storm, not after. Cape Cod News (source, opens in a new tab)