Mold Remediation and Restoration
Volatile organic compounds that can lead to health effects can often be enough of a reason for homeowners and business owners to act quickly when a mold colonization gets discovered.
Mold growth can also damage structural elements and degrade construction materials and contents, causing irreparable damages. With how quickly the organisms can spread throughout an affected area
Containment in:
- 6-mil poly sheeting secured with painter’s tape, and tension poles when and where needed
- staging area also separated from clean areas of the structure to prevent cross-contamination
- air scrubbers, with HEPA filtration systems using negative air pressure to prevent the airborne circulation of spores and particles
- seal HVAC systems including return registers during the remediation
With many IICRC-Certified Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians (AMRT) on our team, we bring knowledge and confidence to move quickly where mold is found. We are also certified with ABRA for biohazardous control of unwholesome environments.
have abrasive media cleaning techniques
- soda blasting
- dry ice blasting
- scrapers and fine sandpaper
inventory includes antimicrobial sprays, biocides, and fungicides for application to prevent the future growth of mold after the service has been completed.
Mold Remediation
It doesn’t take too long for mold or mildew to develop in your home. Sometimes when a water leak is not addressed right away mold can start to form in your home. Once mold starts to grow the health of you and your home can start to deteriorate. That is where we step in.
will send a certified Applied Microbial Remediation Technician and an assessment of the damage will be made. Also we will send out a third party mold inspector to come and take air and surface samples to see what type of mold that you may have and to check the quality of the air that you are breathing
The mold inspector will write up a protocol of what work needs to be done and we will follow that protocol to make sure the work is done properly. We use a third party mold inspector to do the sampling because if we were to do the sampling ourselves it would create a conflict of interest. Be careful of any mold remediation company who does the mold testing along with the remediation.
The first step into getting your home or business mold free would be to setup negative airflow with air scrubbers and containment so that while we are working no other area outside of the containment will be come contaminated with mold. Once containment has been set up we will box, sort and inventory any items that may need to be taken off site for cleaning or disposal if they have been damaged beyond repair by the mold. All of your contents will then be placed in a climate controlled off site secure storage facility until the mold remediation is complete.
have cleared and contained the working space the real remediation will begin. Carpeting will be taken out for cleaning or disposal and affected dry wall, ceiling and other floor types will either be taken out if the materials are too far gone or left in place for future cleaning. All of the debris that will be a part of the mold remediation process will be taken off site to be disposed of in a proper manner.
Mold Remediation
When a home suffers a water damage event, a mold infestation can quickly arise and spread throughout a home in 48-72 hours. Because mold can produce allergens and irritants, you will want a professional that has training and experience to properly resolve the mold infestation
Understanding Mold
Some restoration companies advertise “mold removal” and may even guarantee to remove all mold. This is a fallacy because removing all mold from a house or business is impossible; microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere, both indoors and outdoors.
Here are the facts:
Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or a pet.
Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens and irritants.
Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return.
Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.
The next step in the mold remediation process will be to dry ice blast away the remaining mold that the demolition part of the remediation left behind. All semi-porous materials will be treated in this fashion including wood, framing, plywood, brick, block and concrete. Dry ice blasting is the easiest and cleanest way to remove mold from these semi porous materials.
Once the affected area has been HEPA vacuumed and damped wiped with an anti-microbial our contractors will come in and replace any drywall or carpeting that needs to be put back. Our contractors will make all of the necessary repairs to put your home or business back to pre-mold conditions to make it look new again
Residential Mold Remediation
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU FIND MOLD?
Mold spores are everywhere. Outside, the mold growth plays an important role in the ecosystem. It is when those spores get into the home that problems creep up. Fortunately we live in a dryer climate, which means mold doesn’t grow as easily as those areas of the country with higher humidity – But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a problem when it grows inside your home.
Mold needs water and the proper temperatures to grow. If your home has suffered from water damage, or has high humidity (often in the basement), then it’s prone to mold growth. Excessive mold in the home can lead to some severe health effects, especially when you have underlying health issues.
If you discover mold, even a small amount, in your home, your first step is to do a little bit of investigation. Is there a possible leak near the growth? What is the source? the visible signs of mold are just what you can see on the surface; the real issues lie behind the walls where you can’t see without specialized equipment, or removing the wall itself.
Mold remediation requires a little more than just scraping off the visible mold and spraying the area with bleach (this is actually advised against, bleach can cause the spores to spread). If you suspect your home has mold growth due to a water leak you just discovered, visible mold, or a damp musty smell, then get in touch with us; we can assess the damage and recommend if it is worthwhile to file an insurance claim.
If the mold damage is significant, then you will want to call your insurance company to review coverage. In many cases, mold remediation may not be covered in your insurance policy. Again, your insurance company, most likely your assigned adjuster, will confirm or deny coverage based on your policy. A restoration company cannot and should never tell you that you are covered by insurance. From there we will work alongside your adjuster to ensure that everything is taken care of properly.
Mold Remediation
There is a formula for mold growth. Moisture. A food source (Wallpaper, drywall, etc.). Moderate Temperatures. And Oxygen. As soon as water damage occurs in your home or business, if not taken care of properly, mold can colonize within 48 to 72 hours.
you can find mold just about anywhere. With our high levels of humidity, the conditions are almost ideal for mold to grow. Microscopic mold spores naturally occur almost anywhere. This can make it impossible to remove all mold from a home or business. Mold remediation reduces the mold spore count back to its natural or baseline level.
Understanding Mold
Some restoration companies advertise “mold removal” and may even guarantee to remove all mold. This is a fallacy because removing all mold from a house or business is impossible; microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere, both indoors and outdoors.
Here are the facts:
Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or a pet.
Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens and irritants.
Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return.
Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.
The Mold Remediation Process
Every mold damage scenario is different, and requires a unique solution, but the general mold remediation process stays the same.
Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment
Mold Containment
Air Filtration
Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials
Cleaning Contents and Belongings
Restoration