Often in finished basements water from a floor drain, sump well or foundation crack will get to a section of carpet and pad. The obvious concerns is can wet carpet pad be restored after flood damage? The professionals at Action Extraction property restoration know under certain flood damage scenarios you may want to consider restoring wet pad. However, if you make an insurance claim for flood cleanup, it is recommended to fully remove and replace the wet pad. Removal of wet carpet pad is always required when the water source is from a failed sump pump or sewer backup. If pad is allowed to remain after flood damage in these conditions there is a likelihood that mold growth will manifest. Wet pad can also produce strong mildew smells and permanent offensive odors. Action Extraction is a premiere water mitigation firm that follows the IICRC Standard and Reference Guide when providing flood damage cleanup. Call today for a free inspection of your property. 800-713-4333