Mold Damage in a Mims Home

1/12/2017 (Permalink)

Mold Remediation in Mims Takes Many Different Efforts

Remediation of Your Property Against Mold by SERVPRO

Life is relatively relaxed around here on the Indian River. The only thing that usually shakes people up even a little is storm season; with that over, for now, citizens want to enjoy the quiet life for a few months until the tourists start flocking in again. No one wants to think about mold.

It's the right time to think about mold damage though and how it can affect your Mims home. SERVPRO has the experience, skill, and equipment needed to make sure your house, apartment or condo is either free of mold or can help you make it that way. Once you call us, we'll send out an inspector to examine your home for the source and extent of the mold growth. Everything our team does will be documented and available for you to see at any time in the restoration process.

Next, our technicians will isolate the contamination by securing plastic sheeting over every applicable window and doorway. They will also block and seal every air vent to prevent mold spores from accidentally being transferred to another room through the HVAC system.

Now come the cleaning and removal. If the mold has not grown extensively, it may be possible to clean walls, floors, and furniture without requiring to remove items from the affected area. We prefer to do this if possible as it's the best way to prevent mold spores from escaping to unaffected areas of your home. It also reduces any inconvenience to your household. We have a large inventory of chemical cleaners and tools that allow us to remove mold without damaging the surface of most furniture and carpets. During the cleaning process, technicians use commercial vacuums with specialized HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters that are designed to trap mold spores, dust, and fungi parts.

If the mold has had time to grow into building material, then it will be necessary to remove certain items. Sheetrock is a very useful material for walls, but it is also very vulnerable to mold as a source of food. Panels are pulled out and cut down so they can be double-bagged for easy removal and disposal. Furniture and other property that has become too infested with mold will be removed and disposed of as well.

Finally, if the moisture level is still too high at the end of the cleaning, we will set up a series of dehumidifiers and space heaters to lower it. The goal here is to get the air moisture level of materials down to under 12 percent. This stops mold growth and returns the spores to a dormant state.

This is the ideal time to examine your residence for mold. If you already smell that musty odor which is the first sign of a potential problem, call us today at (321) 264-0205. SERVPRO of New Smyrna Beach-Titusville is here to help.