Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Hot water leak repaired.....but another complication

I had a under-slab hot water leak, so I had a plumber do a pipe re-route. The night before the plumber came, I turned on the hot water to make it easier for the leak detector guy to pinpoint the leak with his electronic equipment.

I had the under slab leak for a long time and had no problems with water leaking inside the house. Next morning I found that water had somehow seeped into my study with is about 12ft X 11ft. Almost half the carpet was soaked. There was just a thin layer of water. I noticed that water was touching the baseboard. After I removed the carpet and foam pad underneath, the remaining dampness evaporated quickly. I opened windows and ran two fans all day. I running two fans atoday also.

It might sound silly, but I also ran a hot air hair dryer along the baseboard.

I told the plumber I was worried about water damage and mold. He said I wouldn't get mold because it was not long term continuous moisture. Also, he mentioned the Arizona climate is more dry too. There is no visible water damage except a little damp spot where the walls meet in the corner.
The plumber said all I should do is replace the carpet. He also cut a hole in the drywall to get at the pipe manifold, which was also at the leak area. That space in the wall cavity was dry.

Should I take any other steps to prevent mold? Should I replace the baseboards? Visually they look ok. Should I open any holes in the drywall to facilitate drying?

Thanks,
Dave

I agree with your plumber - I think it will be fine :)

Just to be on the safe side, what if I was to remove baseboard, saw away bottom 1/2 inch layer or so of drywall at floor, and spray bleach inside wall cavity? Then I could turn fans and blow hot air into opening for awhile. Then I could reinstall base board.

Would this be good preventive measure against mold? Inadvisable? what are your opinions? thanks

I don't know that the bleach would serve any purpose if there is no mold or mildew.

You already stated that the section where the plumber opened the wall was dry so I'd be suprised if the other wall cavities weren't also dry. No moisture = no problem :)

I think it is probably ok. too I went to great pains to dry the room and baseboard area. But the insurance co is sending out a guy with a moisture meter so I will know for sure.

Thanks

I read about your leak and consequently the damage from the water.

We have a remote water security system that turns off all your water to your house with the touch of a button at your door. You can turn it off for any amount of time and then when you return just hit a button and turn it back on.

This doesn't, of course, stop leaks when the water is on but it sure helps with any catastrophe while your out or away.

Check it out www.flo-n-stop.com