Garfield Park is a neighborhood on Grand Rapids' southeast side, named after the large park at its center along Burton Street. Most of its homes are older single-family houses from the first half of the 1900s.
Basements in these homes often have older block or poured walls and floor drains that can back up in heavy rain. Many have been partly finished over the years, sometimes with paneling or drywall right against the concrete, which is where mold tends to grow.
Call (616) 226-9528If your floor drain has ever backed up, mention it when you call. Water from a drain backup may need more careful cleanup than clean water from a leak.
Common questions
Our floor drain backed up. Is that a mold risk?
Yes, and backup water can also carry bacteria. Wet materials should be removed or cleaned and dried quickly.
Can paneling in the basement hide mold?
Very often. Paneling and drywall against damp concrete can grow mold on the back side, where you can't see it.
Do you cover the southeast side?
Yes, Garfield Park, Alger Heights and the neighborhoods around them.