Easy Clean LLC
Derry-based carpet and upholstery service that does water extraction and water damage restoration alongside its carpet work. Open seven days a week, with evening hours on weekdays.
Also serves Boston
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Water damage and mould remediation in Manchester
Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
3 pros in Manchester
Manchester sits on the Merrimack River, and its water damage history is tied to that river. In the May 2006 flood the Merrimack at Manchester peaked at about 19.9 ft, roughly 6 feet above flood stage, and about 6 feet below the September 1938 flood. Even a smaller rise draws attention: a July forecast called for a crest within 0.4 inches of minor flood stage. When you hire for drying out or mould removal here, ask first how the water got in. A homeowner policy specifically excludes flood, surface water, and water that backs up from sewers, drains or sump pumps, so the cause affects what your insurer will pay for. Residential mould assessment in New Hampshire requires certification under RSA 310-A:189-b, so ask to see it for anyone who will test or assess your home. Get the scope of work, the drying records and the clearance steps in writing before work starts.
Sources: US Army Corps of Engineers, New England District (source, opens in a new tab), Manchester Ink Link (source, opens in a new tab)
Burke Emergency
Founded in 2005 and family-owned, the Manchester-based company removes mould and offers dry ice blasting, detection and inspection. Service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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New England Water Remediation
Open around the clock, every day, the family-owned firm extracts water and dries structures, and it also handles mould remediation and sewage clean-up. Towns served include Nashua, Auburn and Derry.
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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 Manchester
Who can assess mould in a Manchester home?
Anyone doing residential mould assessment in New Hampshire needs certification, effective January 1, 2016 under RSA 310-A:189-b. The certification is through the American Council for Accredited Certification. Ask to see it before the assessment, and check that the name on it matches the person who will visit your home. NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (source, opens in a new tab)
Will my homeowner policy cover flood water in my basement?
Not usually. The NH Insurance Department says a homeowner policy specifically excludes water damage from flood, surface water, overflow of a body of water, and water backing up from sewers, drains or sump pumps. Read your policy and talk to your insurer before you sign a restoration contract. New Hampshire Insurance Department (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a water damage or mould quote include?
Ask for a written scope that lists the rooms, the materials to be dried or removed, the equipment, and the steps to confirm the work is done. It should also say what happens if more damage turns up. Ask each business for the same details so you can compare quotes fairly.
Are there state limits for mould spores indoors?
No. The NH DHHS Health Officer Manual says there are no state standards or limits for fungal spores in indoor environments. So a quote should explain how the business will judge the work finished, and what testing, if any, is part of that. Ask who does the testing and how results are reported. NH Department of Health and Human Services (source, opens in a new tab)