What to do when Mold strikes

6/11/2018 (Permalink)

Mold Damage Oak Ridge

When there’s a 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 effects and can also cause significant damage to your property. Fortunately, SERVPRO® of Oak Ridge 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 Team in Green
The mold cleanup and restoration process begins when you call
SERVPRO® of Oak Ridge. 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 feeds on cellulose and water and can be hidden from plain view.

Mold 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.

Air Filtration
Specialized filtration equipment captures microscopic mold spores out
of the air. SERVPRO® technicians utilize powerful air scrubbers and HEPA
vacuums to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in progress.

Removing Mold
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.

Contents and Belongings
SERVPRO® of Oak Ridge will clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, and other restorable items affected by mold. They use a variety of cleaning techniques to clean and sanitize your belongings. They are also trained to remove odors and deodorize using fogging equipment.

Restoration
Depending on the level of mold damage, drywall, subfloors, and other
building materials may 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.
SERVPRO® of Oak Ridge understands mold and mold growth and have the training and equipment to remediate mold in your home.