United Fire & Water Blog

Fire Damage

December 8th, 2016

Molds and fungi are found everywhere inside and outside, and can grow on almost any substance when moisture is present. Molds, when they reproduce, make spores which can be carried by air currents....

Mold Testing

November 29th, 2016

If your home flooded in Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension or surrounding areas during the August flooding, you may be nearing the drywall and other construction phase of rebuilding your home....

Mold Baton Rouge

October 27th, 2016

Here in Baton Rouge, we’ve seen a lot of people attempt to handle their mold remediation themselves after the flood. ...

Duct Cleaning After the Flood

October 24th, 2016

If your home flooded and the air conditioner cycled numerous rounds of contaminated air through your vents and potentially your home you probably want to consider duct cleaning....

Licensed Mold Remediation

October 21st, 2016

When homeowners are recovering from flood damage, they need a technician who has completed certified mold remediation courses....

Moisture Testing for Realtors

October 13th, 2016

Realtors! Are you receiving inquiries or requests for moisture testing for homes that were damaged during the great flood? Or even for homes that WEREN’T damaged? We can help!...

Moisture Testing

October 10th, 2016

After such a catastrophic event like the flooding in Louisiana occurs, there is a lot of misinformation circulating social media....

DIY Mold Removal

October 3rd, 2016

Your home and flooded during the Great Flood of 2016 in the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas in Louisiana. Your neighbor says he did his own “mold spray.”...

Mold Remediation

September 28th, 2016

Are you wondering if you need mold testing and possibly mold remediation? The general rule is that when mold is visible, you definitely need to kill it and remove it....

Should I Have My Air Ducts Cleaned after the Flood?

September 23rd, 2016

If your home flooded, in addition to having demo, mold remediation by a licensed mold contractor, and rebuilding with a licensed contractor, you will want to consider having your ducts cleaned once yo...

Do I have Mold

September 22nd, 2016

This is a question we are receiving many, many times per day at United Fire and Water. The flood created the perfect environment for rapid mold growth: persistent moisture, something to feed on , and ...

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