Remediating Mold Damage In Hollywood

8/28/2018 (Permalink)

Without water, mold spores remain inert and as harmless as house dust.

Remediating Mold Damage

Of the many things people think about when they hear the name Hollywood, the mold is rarely ever one of them. Just like in every other community, spores are everywhere but do not present as a threat unless they come into contact with enough moisture to become a contamination problem with the building material of the home and serve as a possible health risk to some homeowners and residents.

Eliminating Hollywood mold damage means finding the source of the moisture, stopping it, and removing any standing water, regardless if it is a leak in the roof or a broken toilet in a guest room. SERVPRO restoration teams can perform these tasks, and then clean mold spores from the home, removing material and property when needed.

Without water, mold spores remain inert and as harmless as house dust. Our inspectors trace the appearance of mold back to its source using a visual check and an air content meter to determine the largest concentration of spores. That usually provides the origin point and the source of moisture.

For minor cracks on the roofline or a weak spot in an outer wall, team members can block and repair them. If there is major construction required, the homeowner needs to bring in a general contractor. Our technicians can replace toilets and perform other, minor plumbing tasks, but if there is a larger issue with water coming into the home, it is necessary to bring in a licensed plumber.

Next, SERVPRO technicians spray the area of standing water with an anti-fungal agent and then use sponges, cloths, or extraction wands to remove water, depending on how much is present. In these situations, water removal takes about a day or two.

Now, they remove the mold. If the spores did not dig into the surface of the wood, drywall, or ceiling panels, technicians could often remove the mold using sponges and a mild cleaning agent to wipe them off surfaces. If the growing mold had time to extend hyphae into the material, it is necessary to dispose of the material and replace it.

Hyphae are root-like structures that feed on and process materials to grow the mold colony. If they grow into an item, our restoration teams carefully remove the item and break it down for disposal, taking care to reduce the risk of spreading mold to unaffected parts of the home.

If you are dealing with the effects of mold in your home, call SERVPRO of Cutler Bay at (305) 278-8484 to schedule a visit and receive a free estimate. We are here for you.

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