Job completed for Carol D.-bathtub leak water damage restoration in baton rouge

United Fire & Water Damage responded to a residential water damage restoration project in Baton Rouge, LA after the homeowner discovered water damage in the master bathroom from a tub leak that had recently been repaired. Our team performed moisture readings throughout the affected area and identified elevated moisture in the shoe molding, baseboards, and sheetrock near the tub. Based on these findings, a two-foot flood cut was performed on the back wall of the shower, and the affected baseboards and sheetrock were removed. During demolition, mold growth was discovered behind the affected materials.

As part of the water mitigation in Baton Rouge, LA, our technicians also removed the wet toe kick from the bottom of the bathroom vanity. Once the affected materials were removed, all impacted areas were thoroughly cleaned and treated with an antimicrobial solution. The floors were HEPA vacuumed, and the countertops and surrounding surfaces were carefully cleaned. Professional drying and air purification equipment was then placed to help control conditions and properly dry the remaining structural materials.

Throughout the Baton Rouge, LA water damage restoration, our team conducted daily moisture readings and monitored the drying progress to ensure the affected materials were responding appropriately. The drying and air purification equipment remained in place until the property reached the established dry standard. This Baton Rouge, LA water damage mitigation project demonstrates the importance of identifying hidden moisture, removing affected materials, addressing discovered microbial growth, and professionally monitoring the structure following a bathroom plumbing leak.