Managing Mold in You Beaches Home

4/14/2018 (Permalink)

Mold Discovered Behind Base Trim After Water Intrusion Wasn't Dealt with Professionally.

When there's water intrusion, like a roof leak or leaking water line, mold can quickly become a problem in your home or business. Mold can cause health problems and can significantly damage your property.

The mold cleanup and restoration process begins when you call SERVPRO of The Beaches/Ponte Vedra at 904-246-6118. Lisa, Lorie, or Robin will ask a series of questions to help determine the necessary equipment, personnel, and resources needed.

Your property with be carefully inspected for signs of mold using technology designed to detect mold and hidden water sources. 

Various containment procedures will be placed to prevent the spread of mold and isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure. This hel;ps keep mold spores from spreading and causing secondary damage.

Specialized filtration equipment captures microscopic ,mold spores out of the air. SERVPRO of The Beaches/Ponte Vedra utilizes powerful air scrubbers and HEPA vacuums to prevent the spread of harmful mold spores while mold remediation is in progress.

The mold remediation process depends on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces it is growing on. Antifungal and antimicrobial treatments are used to eliminate mold colonies from forming. Removing and disposing of porous mold contaminated materials like drywall and flooring, may be necessary when mold growth is heavy.

SERVPRO of The Beaches/Ponte Vedra Professionals clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, and other restorable items affected by mold. We use a variety of cleaning products and techniques to sanitize your belongings.

Depending on the level of mold damage, drywall, subfloors, and other building materials  may be removed. Restoration may involve repairs such as reconstruction, replacing drywall, painting, installing new carpet.