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A sample of recent jobs across the St. Louis metro, water mitigation, mold remediation, basement floods, insurance claims that closed cleanly. All anonymized at the homeowner’s request, but the scope, response, and outcome are accurate.

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Water damage and mold remediation case studies in St. Louis

Webster Groves · Sewer backup

1,400 sq ft basement, Cat 3 cleanup, claim closed in 8 days.

Combined sewer backup during a heavy rain event. Three feet of contaminated water. Selective demo, full antimicrobial treatment, structural drying. Insurance file delivered Xactimate-aligned; carrier approved on first review.

Response·74 min

Chesterfield · Burst pipe

Second-floor supply line, three rooms affected, hardwood saved.

2:30am supply line failure on the second floor. Water through ceiling into kitchen and dining. Selective drywall demo, hardwood saved with rapid drying, three-day equipment cycle.

Response·61 min

For an active water loss in this area, see emergency water extraction in Chesterfield.

Florissant · Storm flooding

Eight homes on the same block, full surge dispatch.

Heavy rain event overwhelmed the local sewer system. Multiple homes per block flooded simultaneously. Dispatched four crews, completed all eight jobs within 72 hours, insurance files cleared inside two weeks.

Response·89 min

Clayton · Mold inspection

Pre-purchase mold test, no remediation needed.

Buyer requested mold test on a 1920s home before closing. Air-quality + surface samples returned cosmetic staining only, not active growth. Clear report delivered for the closing file. Saved the buyer roughly $8K in unnecessary remediation.

Response·same day

This inspection found no remediation need. Learn about pre-purchase mold inspection before planning work on a home you are buying.

Edwardsville, IL · Sump failure

Power outage during storm, basement flooded 6 inches deep.

Sump pump lost power during an extended outage. Basement filled to six inches before homeowner returned. Truck-mounted extraction, complete drying cycle, sump replacement coordinated with partner plumber. Battery-backup retrofit recommended and installed.

Response·92 min

Belleville · Mold remediation

1880s home, hidden colony behind original lath-and-plaster.

Visible staining in master bath plus persistent musty smell led to air-quality testing that confirmed hidden colonies behind original plaster walls. Containment, controlled demo, HEPA cleaning, and clearance test, all documented for future sale disclosure.

Response·scheduled

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