How Quickly Does Mold Grow After Water Damage In Nashville?

9/8/2021 (Permalink)

It’s never a good thing for mold to make an appearance in your Nashville home or business- it’s like adding insult to injury after water damage! As crazy as it is, mold can develop within 24 - 48 hours after being exposed to water. When this happens, the last thing you want to do is prolong mold exposure because allergens caused by this unsightly aftereffect of water damage can cause serious health effects if not taken care of as soon as possible. Even though every mold damage scenario is different and has to be handled accordingly, the general mold remediation process is the same, and that process always starts by contacting us! 

After I Contact SERVPRO Belle Meade/West Nashville, What Are The First Steps? 

• Local and state laws may require specific documentation and inspection based on the size and scope of the affected area in Nashville. Despite this, one of the steps that remain constant is a mold damage assessment, after which we will give you guidance based on your unique situation. 
• We use advanced technology to detect mold spores that may be hidden from the average eye because, other than water, mold feeds on cellulose.
• Because mold can become a dreadful problem just two days after water damage, our professionals use various containment methods to prevent even greater mold spread. 

What Are Some Containment Methods SERVPRO of Belle Meade/ West Nashville Uses? 

• Some advanced containment methods include negative air chambers to isolate the affected area and applying negative air pressure to keep the mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process. We also use specialized filtration equipment, including potent “air scrubbers” and HEPA vacuums, to capture microscopic mold spores from the air throughout the remediation process. 
• When we remove mold, we also remove mold-infested materials, and we apply antibacterial and microbial treatment to eradicate mold colonies and prevent new colonies from forming. This marks the start of the restoration process.  

It can be frustrating when mold resulting from water damage gets in the way of your day-to-day activities in your Nashville home or business. If you find yourself stuck in this bind, don’t be afraid to call us at (615) 242-9391. This franchise is independently owned and operated.