Mold Methods: Learn About How We Contain Mold From Spreading After Storm Damage!

8/30/2022 (Permalink)

Mold is not something to be messed around with. Even just a tiny water leak or excess humidity from these record-breaking summer temperatures in Middle Tennessee is enough to encourage mold to grow and spread. It’s not comforting to hear that mold can become a severe problem in as little as 48 hours! If you suspect your home or business is vulnerable to mold, contact the mold remediation specialists! SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville has a team of highly trained, qualified technicians who are capable of restoring your building to its pre-mold growth condition.

Mold, Broken Down: What Should You Understand About Mold?

You may have seen some restoration companies advertise complete mold removal - don’t fall for this trap! Microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere, which makes removing all mold impossible. 

• Mold can enter your home or business through doors, windows, and HVAC systems or even attach itself to your clothing or your pet’s fur. 
• All water sources must be addressed before the mold remediation process can start; otherwise, mold is prone to reappearing. 
• Keep indoor humidity below 45%. Mold is very sensitive to higher-than-normal humidity levels, so keeping it below the maximum percentage is recommended. 

What Does The Mold Containment Process Look Like In West End?

Every mold damage scenario is unique and subject to specific inspection and documentation protocol based on the affected area’s size and mold type. Even if this is the case, the step-by-step process is generally standardized and systematic. 

• After you reach out to us, our representative will ask you questions based on the severity of your mold situation and anything else we should know about your West End home or business before we arrive on the scene. This ensures that we have the right equipment to mitigate your mold situation effectively. 
• Next up, we have the mold damage assessment, where our team inspects your property for visible signs of mold and mildew. Most of us know mold feeds off of water, but did you know mold also feeds off cellulose? And not only that but mold can also be hidden from plain sight, so we use various tools to detect and mitigate mold on the spot. 
• Mold containment comes up in this step and is the process we carry out to prevent the spread of mold. Advanced containment methods like negative air chambers and air pressure are applied to isolate the contaminated area during the cleanup process. 
• Air filtration is where our professionals use specialized filtration equipment to capture microscopic mold spores in the air. We also use the almighty air scrubbers and HEPA vacuums to prevent mold from spreading while mold remediation is in progress. 
• Before we clean your belongings and begin the mold remediation process in its entirety, we remove all mold-infested materials that are too far gone. We’ll use antifungal and anti-microbial treatments to eradicate mold colonies and (you guessed it) prevent mold from spreading further. We may also dispose of drywall and carpeting if your mold infestation situation has gone that far. 
• Because mold can cause a strong, musty odor, we are trained to use fogging equipment and other deodorization techniques. At this stage, we also clean your curtains, furniture, decorative items, clothing, and other items affected by mold (that can be restored). 
• And finally, we carry out the restoration process depending on the level of mold damage. This process can be minor repairs like installing carpet and drywall and major repairs like full-scale reconstruction of your West End home or business. This is the part where we get your life back to its pre-mold condition!

We hope you feel educated and confident about what to do when mold appears at your doorstep. (or anywhere on your property!) We have technicians who specialize in applied microbial remediation, water damage, and applied structural drying- some of the main qualifications needed to restore your West End home or commercial property effectively. We can even defend you from black mold, another unpleasant mold type. If you need our mold remediation services, give us a call at (615) 242-9391 or if you feel more comfortable writing out your mold situation, fill out this contact sheet. Heat or snow, we’ll show up! 

This franchise is independently owned and operated.