Mold Infestations Can Damage the Home of Great Neck Residents

4/22/2022 (Permalink)

If mold has affected your family home, you need a fast solution. Contact SERVPRO right away for an effective assessment and mold damage remediation.

SERVPRO of Greatneck / Port Washington Can Provide Expert Advice and Guidance on Remediating your Home from Mold Infestation

On the Southeast of New York State is Great Neck, a small town on Long Island. The island is home to some of the most prominent business leaders, thinkers, and writers in the United States. The Gold Coast Mansions are a regular tourist attraction alongside the boardwalks, wineries, and, of course, the Long Island Iced Tea, which has a heritage dating back to prohibition America. The island expands over 100 miles along the coast and comprises four counties: Sussex, Nassau, Kings, and Queens. Great Neck is situated in Nassau County, which has 1,339,532 residents. Great Neck itself is a smaller village community of under 10,000 people. Despite its small size, the town is affectionately known as the 'old village,' which has a rich history and heritage. The proximity of Great Neck to New York City makes it an ideal suburban getaway for those moving out of the big city. 

While Great Neck has fewer tourist destinations than its neighbors, there remains a rich history with some buildings like the Saddle Rock Grist Mill dating back to the 18th century and listed with the Register of Historic Places. Crampton Avenue, the Wychwood Apartments, and Barstow Road are fantastic architectural examples of modernist, art-deco design during the pre-war boom in the early twentieth century. Kings Point represented the more affluent Great Neck region and was immortalized in Scott Fitzgerald's seminal novel The Great Gatsby. This region is also home to the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and Kings Point LightHouse. Typically training for US servicemen and women covers marine engineering, maritime law, international customs, and many other disciplines available for the USMMA's Midshipmen.

Great Neck's two high schools are among the top 100 in the United States. The Great Neck North High School was commemorated after John L. Miller, a Havard Doctorate who was a distinguished superintendent for the Great Neck School system. After serving the school system for 28 years, the North High School was renamed in his honor and has carried his name from 1970 onwards. The building was constructed in 1926 on Polo Road and is a shining example of the Collegiate Gothic style in vogue during the early twentieth century. Architects Guilbert and Betelle designed Great Neck North alongside hundreds of municipal buildings in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Gifted students are frequently picked up by the Intel innovation program, while famous alumni include Nobel prizewinner David Baltimore and screenplay writer David Seidler. 

• The village of Great Neck has a diverse community of people with wealthy residents situated in the North at Kings Point but pulls many families from all over the US and the world thanks to its excellent public school system.
• The Gold Coast Arts Center on Middle Neck Road is a not-for-profit organization that runs international film festivals, performances, an art gallery, and educational outreach. The organization has strong ties with Great Neck Village alternative schools and supports art in education programs throughout the year. 
• Great Neck Plaza on Bond Street is a downtown shopping district with over 250 shops and restaurants catering to boutique tastes and fine-dining experiences. The plaza was created as far back as 1930 and is close to Long Island Railroad's Great Neck Station. The proximity to the rail station gave the plaza a reputation for boutique, upscale and diverse products.
• Walter Chrysler of the automotive industry initially owned stepping stone Park. The 12.8-acre public park has docks for boating, picnic areas as well as a selection of gardens. During the summer months, Steppingstone plays host to music concerts that cover popular music, philharmonic orchestras, jazz, and theater production.

Commuting from Great Neck

• Great Neck is connected to New York and New Jersey via the Long Island Railroad, which carries 354,800 passengers weekly. The rail system was initially set up as early as the nineteenth century.
• The average commute time from Great Neck to Manhattan is between 25 and 35 minutes. The four counties of Long Island are connected by the Inter-county express, which allows fast transport between Great Neck and Queens.
• Great Neck Station is on Middle Neck Road, serves the Port Washington Branch, and has been running in its current incarnation since 1898. Fitzgerald referenced the station as West Egg in The Great Gatsby.

How Can SERVPRO of Great Neck / Port Washington Help Remediate your Home from Mold Growth

Microbial organisms thrive in warm indoor environments. Microscopic spores can quickly reproduce under moisture and spread from one area of the home to another. Many methods for remediating mold issues involve aggressive agitation that aims to detach the hyphae- small parts of the organism that penetrate surfaces- from the material. In some situations, aggressive agitation can lead to microscopic mold spores becoming airborne. These airborne spores are microscopic and can spread throughout the home while remaining invisible to the naked eye. When clearing a house with mold, it is vital to set up professional containment in the affected area to control the problem's source. SERVPRO IICRC-certified technicians have expertise in analyzing and remediating moldy materials to prevent cross-contamination. 

• Our technicians can cordon off areas of the home using plastic sheeting. These areas can allow for decontamination of equipment, clothing, and personnel during the mold damage restoration process in Great Neck. 
• Negative air pressure machines can be used in an indoor environment to capture any airborne spores resulting from sand or soda blasting. These filter microscopic spores from the indoor climate and prevent spreading. 
• Any infested materials can be double sealed in biohazard waste bags for disposal at a designated waste facility once your home is correctly remediated. We can remove any non-salvageable materials and replace them with clean building assembly.

Containing mold during remediation is essential to the proper removal and remediation of the issue. Contact SERVPRO of Great Neck / Port Washington at (516) 767-9600.