Great Neck Mold Damage Remediation Solutions
12/14/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO Uses Many Mold Damage Removal Techniques
SERVPRO professionals lead Nassau County in mold remediation and subsequent cleanup and repairs. Because mold can form so readily in the moist environments common to Long Island, it is a situation that many structures must face in their lifetimes. Property owners look to the expertise of our accredited technicians because we are:
- AMRT-Certified
- Experienced
- Fast-Responding
- Empathetic
Starting the cleanup and remediation of mold damage in Great Neck homes and businesses should begin as soon as possible. We understand the urgency of these scenarios and have enough trained AMRT specialists to dispatch required personnel 24/7 when threats arise and impact your property.
Evaluating the Extent of the Damage
We adhere to strict New York regulations regarding handling potential mold situations, the disposal of impacted materials, and the repairs and reconstruction necessary after recovery. This process begins with a third-party mold inspection team determining the severity of mold colonization in your home. Their recommendations on how to proceed then get passed to our SERVPRO professionals. We provide honest results that independent hygienists can test.
Types of Mold Damage Remediation
Because many types of mold can impact multiple kinds of hosting materials, there is no set solution for removal and remediation. We determine results from several factors like the severity of the damage, location, and the impacted elements. Some of the standard options considered include:
- Surface Products
Our technicians' initial option is applying biocides such as chlorines to the organism. These products are often able to kill microbes on contact. This is only effective when the damage has not moved beyond the outermost layer of the impacted surface
- Abrasive Mechanical Action
Removing mold growth from the surface is often more than applying sporicidal products to the organism. Combining these efforts with sanding, steel wool, and other abrasive scrubbing helps amplify antimicrobial solutions.
- Media Blasting
Using forms of media like crushed walnuts, sodium bicarbonate, and other abrasives combined with pressurized air, SERVPRO professionals can eradicate active colonies without immensely damaging the affected substrate.
- Controlled Demolition
This is one of the final remediation measures but an effective strategy in removing active colonies and the impacted hosting material. Our license allows us to complete this work without requiring a secondary company.
Does Mold Damage Die-Off Naturally?
Combating misinformation about mold is one of the most challenging steps our SERVPRO AMRT-Certified remediators face. If microbial growth is left unchallenged, it can continue to spread and impact more of a residence until the situation is out of control.
When Are Mold Damage Repairs Needed?
Repairs are more of a common need for remediation than it might initially seem. The most definitive method of mold removal is controlled demolition, and while this is often a last resort compared to restorative measures, it comes with the need for build-back services. As a trusted team with a general contractor license, our SERVPRO professionals provide a full-service solution for post-mold recovery.
Mold damage in Great Neck homes and businesses should be handled more urgently than most property owners often show. As leading remediators for the area, we appreciate the necessary actions to protect a residence and its contents from irreparable damage. Give our SERVPRO of Great Neck / Port Washington rapid responders a call now at (516) 767-9600.