P.W. Stephens, Inc.

When the Westminster city water tank reservoir exploded, 5 million gallons of water ripped through a nearby condominium complex. The damage sustained by the water resulted in a disturbance of asbestos containing building materials at the Hefley Square condominium complex.

In a contract with the City of Westminster and State Farm Insurance, P.W. Stephens, Inc. removed asbestos containing materials such as drywall, linoleum flooring, acoustic sprayed ceilings and exterior stucco from 47 of the complex’s 49 units. The extent of the asbestos abatement project was compounded by the problem of mold forming in each unit where standing water was removed. The mold formed primarily on the wood framing of the first floor in each unit. The mold clean up was as extensive as the asbestos removal. Through constant monitoring by independent laboratories, the mold was remediated quickly and efficiently.

The entire project has spanned 3 months and has used close to 6,800 man-hours.

In the aftermath of the three hurricanes that hit Florida in September of 2004, several buildings were severely damaged. In addition to the structural damage in need of repair, many of the buildings also developed extensive mold issues as a result of the volume of water intrusion. P.W. Stephens was hired to remove wet and affected drywall from the 26 buildings at the De La Bahia condominium complex in Stuart, Florida.

The project was completed in 5 weeks and required over 8,400 man hours.

A 29 story condominium complex on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA was damaged as a result of heavy rains. The hard rains came unexpectedly before the building contractor had completed construction on the roof. The result was extensive mold growth throughout the building.

P.W. Stephens, working closely with the on site consultant, remediated the mold problem during non-business hours, allowing the general contractor to maintain its construction schedule.

The entire project was completed in less than one months time.