Water damage is one of the most common and potentially destructive problems you can face as a property owner. It is a common misbelief that the problem is solved solely by removing the visible excess water. When a water damage happens, moisture gets absorbed into the flooring, walls and intrudes hard to reach places. Those wet spaces are a welcoming environment for mold and mildew to grow. Mold colonies can form in less than 48 hours. Mildew degrades indoor air quality and can cause allergy outbreaks. Contaminated water, like from a toilet overflow or sewage backup, poses health risks due to the development of harmful bacteria.