How fast can water damage turn into mold?

EPA says: “It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.” EPA also notes that mold may have grown even on materials dried within 48 hours, and that the 24-48 hour window is only a guideline. That is why we never make promises about mold.

Will my insurance pay for this?

We can answer your insurance company's questions about our estimate. Your insurance company decides your claim. For help negotiating it, you can hire a Maryland-licensed public adjuster or an attorney.

Moretti Remodeling & RestorationAnne Arundel County · MHIC #111360

Water damage and flood cleanup in Edgewater, MD

Water in your Edgewater home or basement? We get the water out, dry the structure and rebuild what was ruined. Our base is in Severn, in Anne Arundel County.

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Moretti Construction LLC · Licensed in Maryland · MHIC #111360

Safety first

What to do right now

Gas smell, sparks or smoke? Leave the house and call 911 from outside.
Stay out of standing water and away from wet outlets, cords and appliances.
Don't touch the electrical panel if water is or may have been near it. Stay clear and contact your power company or a qualified electrician.

Then call (443) 690-9266. More safety steps

Flooding in Edgewater

Second in the county for repeat flood losses

Edgewater has the second-most repetitive-loss flood properties in Anne Arundel County (19, FEMA flood insurance data, July 2024), with higher building values and average claims than first-place Pasadena.

The typical Edgewater home was built in 1981 (median year built).

Sources: Anne Arundel County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (opens in a new tab), page 3-23; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, median year structure built (opens in a new tab).

Why timing matters

The first 24 to 48 hours

“It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.”

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home (opens in a new tab)

What the work involves

Get the water outWe remove the standing water.
Remove what can't be driedMaterials that cannot be saved come out.
Dry the structureFloors, walls and framing are dried.
RebuildWe rebuild what was ruined.

Who you are calling

One Maryland-licensed company, from water out to rebuild

Licensed in MarylandMHIC #111360. Verify our license

Based in Anne Arundel County1464 Georgia Ave, Severn, MD 21144

Dry it and rebuild itThe same company removes the water, dries the structure and rebuilds.

Your insuranceWe can answer your insurance company's questions about our estimate. Your insurance company decides your claim.

FAQ

Questions people in Edgewater ask us first

Do you work in Edgewater?

Yes. We work on homes in Edgewater and across Anne Arundel County, from our base at 1464 Georgia Ave, Severn. To check your address, call (443) 690-9266 before you book.

Do you also do remodeling?

Yes. We remodel kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole homes in Maryland. For a remodel, you get a written contract before any work starts.

What should I do first if water is coming in?

Stay safe first. If you smell gas or see sparks or smoke, leave the house and call 911 from outside. Stay out of standing water and away from wet outlets, cords and appliances. Do not touch the electrical panel if water is or may have been near it. Stay clear and contact your power company or a qualified electrician. If a pipe burst and you can reach the main water valve without stepping into water, shut it off. Then call us at (443) 690-9266.

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Other areas near Edgewater

All of Anne Arundel County. Not sure we reach your address? Call (443) 690-9266.

Water on the floor in Edgewater?

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Moretti Construction LLC t/a Moretti Remodeling & Restoration · Licensed in Maryland · MHIC #111360