Blindsided By Mold: A True Story About A Bathroom Renovation Gone Bad – So Very, Very Bad – Part 2

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By Trish Holder

In our previous blog, “Madeline” had discovered she had a mold problem – a BIG BAD mold problem. The source of the moisture leading to this situation seemed to be the master bathroom shower, where a firm hand press against the tile proved that the wall behind it had indeed gone soft.

After getting some idea of the magnitude of the mold growth problem in her home, Madeline’s first scream for help was to the insurance company.

“Does our insurance cover mold damage?” she asked.

“Mold?” replied the adjuster. “Oh no. You have no mold coverage.”

(Gulp.)

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