Job completed for Julee F.- water damage baton rouge

Completion date: August 14, 2025

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Why did the customer contact us?

A homeowner in Baton Rouge, LA experienced severe water damage after the kitchen sink drain pipe broke inside the wall, sending water under the tile and spreading into the kitchen, living room, and laundry room. When United Fire & Water arrived, our technicians performed a full moisture inspection and found saturation levels still reading at 100%, with visible mold growth already forming. Due to the contamination level and extended exposure, this loss was classified as Category 3 water damage, requiring significant demolition and mold remediation to restore the home safely.

Solutions provided:

In the kitchen, demo work included removing wet shelves, a side cabinet panel, and contaminated sheetrock behind the cabinets where mold was present. We also HEPA vacuumed and bagged debris to ensure safe disposal. Our team recommended full cabinet removal, as both mold growth and saturated materials behind the units confirmed ongoing water intrusion. In the laundry room, a two-foot flood cut was performed on the front and side walls, with monitoring showing persistent wetness at the shoe molding weeks after the initial inspection. A four-foot flood cut was also recommended on the adjacent washroom wall to eliminate hidden moisture.

To stabilize the environment, drying equipment was strategically placed, including dehumidifiers, HEPA-filtered air scrubbers, and multiple air movers to remove excess moisture and filter harmful particles from the air. Continuous monitoring and documentation in Encircle provided clear evidence of ongoing water intrusion and the need for cabinet removal. This Baton Rouge, LA water damage restoration project demonstrates United Fire & Water’s expertise in handling complex slab and drain-related losses, mold remediation, and complete structural drying to protect the homeowner’s property.