Necessary Mold Remediation Steps for Contaminated Sparta Homes

8/9/2022 (Permalink)

For any type of mold damage in your property you can count on SERVPRO to help. Just call (973) 383-2024.

SERVPRO Offers Procedural Mold Restoration in Sparta

You can discover mold contamination as you evaluate your property or when physical signs such as stains or discoloration patches alert you of an underlying problem. Mold remediation is highly effective if the action taken is timely. You can rely on SERVPRO to deliver the services your Sparta home requires after such contamination. 

The actions necessary for mold remediation in Sparta homes depend on the contamination stage. Mold goes through at least four distinct stages once it starts developing on materials. In the early stages, wiping colonies from surfaces and moisture control are sufficient remediation steps. However, elaborate intervention measures such as SERVPRO offers are necessary once contamination reaches hyphal growth.

Remediation procedures:

• Containing the spread of molds
• Cleaning up colonies
• Refinishing disturbed areas
• Deodorization 

Mold growth can spread from one corner and overwhelm your entire home. Such development might not take much time since spores are everywhere, and if conditions are right, they start germinating. The main trigger for mold growth is moisture, so if it keeps spreading unabated, your entire property may be overwhelmed by the colonies. After evaluation, SERVPRO crews take different steps, including dehumidification, ventilation, and removing wet structural materials to contain the spread of moisture, thus halting new mold growth.

Cleaning Contaminated Areas

Physical removal of the colonies accumulating on surfaces is a vital remediation step. Deteriorated materials such as flaking or bubbling paint must also come off for successful restoration. Various cleaning procedures can facilitate such removal. Our SERVPRO technicians prioritize dry or low-moisture methods such as HEPA vacuuming, wire brushing, and damp-wiping to avoid adding new moisture to the contaminated areas. 

Resolving mold issues may necessitate the removal of unsalvageable materials like carpets, pads, and drywall panels. Our technicians do the necessary demolition to remove materials and handle replacement and refinishing the affected areas to their pre-damaged state.

Deodorizing methods for mold odors:

• Dry fogging with solvent products
• Neutralization with activated oxygen
• Air filtration to remove particulate matter

SERVPRO of Greater Sussex County handles mold remediation diligently, addressing the contamination "Like it never even happened." You can reach us at (973) 383-2024.