Hickville Homes Having Mold Infestations Are Best Served with SERVPRO's Remediation Service

9/26/2019 (Permalink)

You came to the right place for Mold Damage Remediation in the Hicksville Area

Why You Should Not DIY Cleanup Mold Damage in Your Hicksville Home

The first emotion most homeowners have when they hear they have a mold damage issue in their home is either shock or overwhelmed at the thought of what to do about it. Mold has a scary reputation, and many people fear it.

When SERVPRO technicians tackle mold damage in a Hicksville property, they know mold is a symptom of an equally significant issue. It takes very little for naturally occurring airborne spores to germinate, but the conditions must be right.

Why SERVPRO?
The technicians undergo extensive training in the restoration services industry as taught through The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Once certified, they continue their education as advancements happen to stay on top of the latest technological breakthroughs.

Locating the Reason for Mold
When the SERVPRO technicians arrive on-site, they scope the property to discover the reason for the mold. Sometimes it is obvious, such as post-flood damage or not-so-obvious in the case of an inadequate ventilation system in the bathroom causing the steam from showers to collect in the attic. If there are issues that require repair setting the home up for mold infestations, the homeowner receives the cause plus solutions in a report compiled by SERVPRO.

Cleaning and Removal of Mold Damaged Items
Technicians examine both the structure and contents for signs of mold infestation. Non-porous items fare the best as they generally hold up to the cleaning methods required to eradicate mold from surfaces. Sheetrock and porous materials with mold growth are, unfortunately, often a loss. We try to preserve the drywall material rather than tear out and replace it whenever possible.

Careful Remediation Tactics
While each job for mold remediation has unique qualities, the technicians perform the safety precautions and processes in the same order. The prevention of cross-contamination, particularly of the ductwork is crucial. Containment is a standard procedure, as airborne mold spores have the potential to spread and germinate elsewhere in the home where conditions are ideal, meaning sufficient moisture or humidity. Technicians use air scrubbers to capture airborne spores and often used in tandem with negative air chambers to assist in stopping any further spore spreading during drying and the precise, manual removal of dried colonies.

SERVPRO of Hicksville / Plainview at (516) 733-1800 is available 24/7 to diagnose and remediate mold damage in local properties. They have specialized tools and knowledge to restore homes to their pre-mold condition and make it "Like it never even happened."