We Are The Team To Call When You Discover Mold In Your Tallahassee Home

1/2/2019 (Permalink)

If you need our service, call today at (850) 536-6599.

Mold Remediation Experts For Tallahassee Homeowners And Residents

For Tallahassee homeowners and residents, mold is the silent, almost invisible disaster. It does not pop and crackle as appliances burn or cover floors ankle deep, but mold still causes millions of dollars in damages each year.

For thorough mold remediation in Tallahassee homes, SERVPRO response teams have to perform four key steps to ensure the home is clean and reduce the risk of a recurrence. They establish containment, remove mold spores and contaminated property, clean the affected area, and dry all items.

Once the owner discovers mold, preventing it from contaminating more areas of the home is our initial priority. Our technicians block all access points with thick, plastic sheeting to form barriers. They also block all HVAC vents to prevent loose mold spores in the air from entering the ductwork.

If the mold growth is excessive, technicians also construct a clean room where they can store protective clothing and tools to reduce the threat of cross-contamination. Their final action in this step is to establish ‘negative air pressure’ inside the affected area to force spores out of the home.

Next, SERVPRO teams remove mold from the structure, furniture, and other property. The methods used depend if the surface is nonporous or porous. A nonporous surface is often glass, metal, and plastic, which can be wiped down with a sponge or cloth. If the mold layer is thick, team members may use a spray bottle with water or a mild, anti-fungal cleaner to break it up.

Porous surfaces include carpets and fabrics. Mold spores are extremely difficult to remove from these items; enough so, it is often more cost-effective for the owner to order disposal and buy a replacement. That is also true for structural materials like drywall and insulation.

After completing all removal actions, our remediation technicians wait for the dust to settle. Then, they wipe down all surfaces again to clean them, pushing dust and lose spores toward the negative air machines to force them out of the affected area.

Finally, our teams examine the area for excess moisture if the air content meter shows a high humidity level, they set up dehumidifiers, and exhaust fans to lower the level and secure the home against future mold growth.

Remediation is not a quick process, but SERVPRO of North Leon County works to complete each one thoroughly with the owner aware of each action. If you need our service, call today at (850) 536-6599.

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