Managing Mold In Your Property

1/25/2022 (Permalink)

When there’s water coming in from a roof leak or leaking water line, mold can quickly become a problem in your home or business. Mold can cause many different health effects and can also cause significant damage to your property.  SERVPRO of Cullman/Blount Counties has the training, protective gear, and specialized equipment necessary to handle your mold problem. Although every mold damage scenario is different requiring a unique solution, the general mold remediation process stays the same. The following steps illustrate a “typical” mold removal process.  

Call the Green Team 

The mold cleanup and restoration process in your home or business begins when you call us. A representative will ask a series of questions to help determine the necessary equipment, resources, and personnel needed.  

Inspection and Damage Assessment 

Your property will be carefully inspected for signs of mold using technology designed to detect mold and hidden water sources. Mold and water can hide in plain sight.

Containment  

Various containment procedures will be placed to prevent the spread of mold and isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to keep the mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process. 

Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials 

The mold remediation process depends on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces on which the mold appears. Antifungal and antimicrobial treatments will be used to eliminate mold colonies and help prevent new colonies from forming. Removing and disposing of mold infested porous materials, like drywall and flooring, may be necessary to remediate heavy mold growth. 

Restoration 

Depending on the level of mold damage, drywall, subfloors, and other building materials may have to be removed. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet; or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business. We understand mold and mold growth and have the training and equipment to remediate mold in your home or business.