Mold Remediation

Servpro of Freehold understands the how serious the need for mold removal can be, due to mold’s harmful effects on you and your loved ones.

Your health is at risk if mold is growing at your home or business. Cleaning mold is vital when "at risk" individuals are exposed to mold growth. High risk groups include children and infants, pregnant women, the elderly and those with suppressed or compromised immune systems or chronic inflammatory lung diseases such as asthma. Mold aggravates asthma and may cause fatigue, nausea, headaches, runny nose, coughing and congestion as well as irritation of the eyes and respiratory system. Children in homes with high mold show persistent, cold-like symptoms - 300% more than the average.

Mold remediation may become necessary if your home or commercial building has experienced periods of chronic or prolonged dampness. Moisture can enter your home or business from many sources such as poorly maintained or damaged roofs, windows and siding. Ground water may also penetrate your foundation and basement floor, making prompt mold removal a necessity. Water intrusion may occur from flooding, poor drainage or broken plumbing for water and/or sewage. Servpro of Freehold handles water damages and mold cleanups every day. Prompt mold removal is required to prevent new spore growth. If your property has sustained recent water damage, it is vital to have the water removed and the structure dried promptly.  Only then can the need for mold remediation be assessed.

Mold requires warmth, dampness, and a food source in order to grow and multiply. Mold feeds off of one or more organic sources such as wood, paper, fabric, leather and drywall. Organic materials and debris (oils, film, dirt, skin cells, etc.) can also be deposited on glass, tile, stainless steel or other surfaces to provide a food source for molds. Mold can also flourish on organic deposits found on many fibrous insulation materials such as fiberglass.

This trio of warmth, moisture and food sources together contributes to the growth of dangerous mold. Removal by Servpro of Freehold breaks the warmth, dampness, and food source triad to effectuate a proper mold cleanup.

When mold contaminates a building, the following principles should be followed:

Principle 1: Provide for health and safety.

Since moldy buildings are associated with health problems, mold remediation technicians protect the health of workers and occupants. Some work practices prevent workers from exposure as they disturb the spores during mold cleanup. Other work practices prevent mold from spreading to occupied areas of the building. It is important that containment not be broken by anyone, unless authorization is given by Servpro of Freehold.

Principle 2: Document conditions and processes.

Mold removal experts record conditions in the building such as the extent of the contamination and the amount of moisture saturation. Once mold remediation is completed, an independent indoor environmental professional may record that mold levels in the building have returned to normal.

Principle 3: Control the mold contaminant at its source.

Work practices aim at keeping mold contamination from becoming airborne and then spreading from the source to clean areas. This reduces the amount of airborne mold that workers are exposed to. It also makes the process of mold removal more efficient. Again, it is important that containment is not broken by anyone, unless authorization is given by Servpro of Freehold.

Principle 4: Remove contamination.

Once mold has grown beyond normal levels, the most effective solution is to remove the excess mold contamination. This may be accomplished by physically removing materials damaged by growing mold, by vacuuming excessive mold spores into HEPA filters, and by damp wiping soiled surfaces with detergent cleaning products.

Principle 5: Correct the moisture problem.

This is the key to dealing with mold. Removal of the moisture source that initially contributed to mold growth is of the utmost importance. Even the best mold cleanup efforts will not keep spores from returning if a building continues to have moisture problems.

Help Is a Phone Call Away!

A Servpro of Freehold technician first determines the extent of mold growth. A professional mold test is required before mold remediation may begin. The results of a mold test will reveal the type and extent of mold present. The test results also assist in determining the techniques and procedures used in order to effectuate mold remediation. Servpro of Freehold employs DRY ICE BLASTING technology as well as traditional methods of mold remediation. Servpro of Freehold works with you to help you select an independent mold testing company. You then schedule the mold tests with the testing company. Payment for the test is remitted directly to the mold testing company.

The hygienist will perform an initial mold test and a mold remediation plan will be formulated once the results of the mold test are received; usually within one week. The home/business owner can work with the independent mold test professional to get the mold testing expedited. This ensures that you get independent mold testing results and the confidence of knowing that Servpro of Freehold will not try to sell you services that are not required. A clearance test is required after the mold remediation is completed.

Servpro of Freehold guarantees that the premises will pass the clearance test!

We can handle all your mold cleanup needs.
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