Mold Remediation Services

When a storm or water leak affects your property, your property is susceptible to black mold growth. The growth of black mold in your property comes with lots of risks, especially health dangers. These include sneezing, headaches, wheezing, coughing, itching eyes, suffocation, asthma attacks, and other respiratory tract infections. 

In addition, mold is a very sneaky substance because you can hardly detect it as it thrives in dark and warm spaces. It can spread fast throughout the entire property.

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You may want to wash it up yourself, which could be hazardous and unsuccessful, especially if you do not have the appropriate skills and equipment.  To get professional assistance, contact Restoration Companies for proper mold removal by reliable and cost-effective mold removal and remediation professionals.

What is mold?

Mold is one of the fungal species that reproduce by releasing spores. It can grow in areas where there is organic material and moisture, both indoors and outdoors.  Mold is available in many types, but black mold is considered the most dangerous as it is not easily detectable. At the same time, black mold releases toxins into the environment, causing various illnesses.

Where can mold grow inside my home?

When indoors, you can find mold in spaces such as bathrooms, crawlspaces, basements, and attics due to excess moisture brought about by leakages and flooding. Also, mold can find its way indoors through open vents, doorways, heating and air conditioning systems, and windows. Mold can also attach itself to pets, shoes, and clothing, consequently being carried inside.

What is mold remediation?

Mold remediation is the activity of removing mold entirely from the affected areas in your property. The process is designed to ensure the protection of the occupants while maintaining the structure of the building.

How can I detect mold in my property?

Most home and business owners are oblivious to mold growth in their buildings until they start experiencing health problems. Nevertheless, there are also various ways you can easily detect the presence of mold in your property.

If you detect lingering musty smells in your home, you should start searching for the mold-affected area. You can also look out for peeling, cracking, or warping of the section the mold is growing on. Other sneaky indicators include dark or colored spots on your walls, discoloration and scruffiness on wallpapers, and darkness in the grout between your shower tiles.

Can I stay at home while the mold is being removed?

At Restoration Companies, we understand the sentimental value you have to your home. Therefore, before verifying that you can continue occupying your home, the recommended restoration company will determine the extent and location of the mold on the property. If the affected area is minute, the experts will advise not to move out.

However, if numerous rooms and hallways have mold growth, the professionals will recommend that you leave the property and find alternative housing to avoid the inhalation of mold and its toxins.

Can I clean up black mold by myself?

At Restoration Companies, we strongly advise against cleaning up mold yourself, as you might not have the needed expertise. What’s more, you may exacerbate the issue by spreading the spores to other uninfected areas of the building. While cleaning, you may also miss areas prone to mold growth, such as air vents and sections that demand complete remediation.

Therefore, you will need a professional and efficient mold removal and remediation company that will utilize various high-tech equipment to eliminate the mold, ranging from heavy-duty products, air filters, personal protection gear, and containment systems. 

What should I look forward to during the mold remediation process?

Often, every mold issue varies; however, the mold remediation process is standard. First, the restorers will identify the source of water or moisture and mend it to avert the growth of new mold spores. They will then isolate the mold containment area where they seal openings using polyethylene sheeting and close all windows and doors. Afterward, they will control the airborne spores, which entails misting the contaminated spots.

The next step is vacuuming the moldy spots, followed by the cleaning and removal of moldy materials. Finally, to ensure the complete removal of mold, the professionals will scrub and spray unmovable items within the contaminated area with strong detergents.

Subsequently, the team will disinfect and encapsulate the clean areas using suitable cleaning and deodorizing agents. Then, they will set up dehumidifiers to dry the clean surfaces and ascertain that no moisture is leftover. Finally, the restorers will repair and reconstruct all damaged surfaces.

How long will the entire mold remediation process take?

Like all other restoration processes, the mold remediation process varies and is dependent on various factors. These include the section of the house affected by mold, the extent of the mold, and the substance affected.