almost all molds like dark, little air movement, and moisture.

This Goleta home sustained a major water damage that soaked through the drywall and insulation saturating the OSB sheer panel on the exterior of the home. Left unchecked this could have caused more expensive problems down the road. Mold will usually grown on wood with over 18% moisture readings.

water damaged cabinets can quickly allow mold to grow on them

Anywhere that gets water damaged that has cabinets need special attention and fast action. This Lompoc kitchen had a small water damage under the sink that did not get noticed in time. Mold started growing on the different layers of the cabinet paneling. look under sink cabinets once a month or more and replace supply lines every 10 years or when they show any corrosion or wear or when ever what ever they are connected to is being replaced.

Mold; contain it, remove water damaged nonstructural building materials, dry and detail clean.

Once a mold issue is found it important to contain it so it doesn't cause more problems. This Summerland home has mold growing on the drywall behind the sofa. SERVPRO of Santa Barbara contained it,removed the water damaged drywall, dried it and detail clean the wood framing. SERVPRO has the right training and equipment to remove mold issues quickly.

Cooler weather and Holliday celebrations can add to the risk of having a fire!

This Holliday fireplace fire got to big and too hot ! Fortunately this Goleta fire damage was confined to the living room.

As temperatures lower, days become shorter and the Holidays add more decorating the becomes more opportunity for a home fire.

Keep Christmas trees and paper decorations away from heat sources. Fire place chimneys should be inspected once a year. Smoke doctors should be tested monthly and replaced every 10 years.