So, I got back home yesterday, and what do I find? A whole inch of water flooding my laundry room and sneaking its way into the hallway carpet. Turns out, the hose on the washer finally decided to call it quits. No clue how long that thing had been spewing water before we showed up. Last night, I yanked off the baseboards, and lo and behold, there’s already water pooling inside the wall in one spot. Yikes. Now, I’m stuck wondering if we’re just looking at a simple drying job or a potential mold nightmare in a few weeks.
This morning, I made some calls and settled on Green Planet Restoration in Seattle. They were quick to answer and had a crew out the same day with those giant fans and a dehumidifier blasting away. They’re checking moisture levels daily, which honestly gives me some peace of mind. At least we’ll know if things are actually drying out or if we’re in for more trouble.
Has anyone else been through this mess before? How long did it take for everything to dry out completely? And should I be pushing these guys to tear open more of the wall, or am I being too paranoid as long as the moisture readings keep dropping?