Water Damage Cleanup and Mold Mitigation in Hickory Hills, Mulvane, KS

Stover’s Restoration handled water damage cleanup and mold mitigation in Hickory Hills, Mulvane, after a State Farm agent referred the homeowner to our team. The damage affected the entire lower level, with work extending beyond a single wall or small section of flooring.

The project involved removing affected flooring and drywall, setting drying equipment, and mitigating mold. Although the referral came from an insurance agent, the loss was not covered and the work was handled out of pocket.

Water Damage Across the Lower Level

When water affects a whole level of a home, the cleanup involves both the surfaces people see and the materials behind them. At this Hickory Hills property, the documented scope included flooring and drywall throughout the affected lower-level spaces.

The submitted photos capture different stages of that work. One shows pronounced staining and mold growth on a wall before removal. The later photos show exposed framing and concrete behind the removed wall finish, along with an uncovered floor near a counter area.

Removing Affected Flooring and Drywall

Our team removed the affected flooring and drywall as part of the mitigation process. Opening these areas provided access to the spaces that had been covered by finished surfaces.

In the counter area, wall removal exposed the wood framing and concrete wall behind it. A second view shows the floor after the finish was removed, with the lower wall cavities open beneath the counter. These images document the material-removal stage of the project rather than a finished remodel.

That distinction helps explain the restoration process: addressing water-damaged materials comes before replacement finishes. The work shown here focused on the affected lower level and the conditions uncovered during cleanup.

Drying Equipment and Mold Mitigation

Stover’s Restoration set drying equipment and mitigated mold as part of the same project. Both tasks were included in the response to the lower-level water damage.

The close-up photo below records the condition of an affected wall before removal. Its staining and visible growth illustrate why this project required more than a surface cleanup. Removing affected drywall opened the wall assembly while the team addressed the water damage and mold.

The project photos document the condition before material removal and the exposed areas afterward. They show the mitigation work in progress; replacement drywall, flooring, and final decorative finishes are not shown.

A Referral Followed by Out-of-Pocket Work

A State Farm agent referred the homeowner to Stover’s Restoration. In this instance, the water and mold loss was not covered, so the project proceeded as an out-of-pocket job.

The referral and payment arrangement are separate parts of this project’s history. Our team’s reported scope remained clear: affected flooring and drywall were removed, drying equipment was set, and mold was mitigated across the impacted lower level.

Water Damage and Mold Cleanup in Mulvane

This Hickory Hills project brings together two services that can be needed after water affects building materials: water damage restoration and mold remediation. It also shows how a lower-level loss can require opening finished surfaces to reach the affected areas.

If your Mulvane property has water damage or a mold concern, contact Stover’s Restoration to discuss what happened. You can also browse our recent restoration projects to see other examples of our team’s work.