Six Steps SERVPRO of Kendall County Takes To Remediate Mold

8/3/2022 (Permalink)

The presence of mold contamination indoors should not be taken lightly. SERVPRO of Kendall County will help with your mold situations.

SERVPRO of Kendall County we take the necessary steps to ensure your mold remediation is done properly and follows the industry standard. Our highly trained staff uses the latest equipment to combat any mold situation. 

1) Antimicrobial Application

This is a first step of corrective action. If your home or business has had recent water damage, but there is no visible mold growth, we can apply an antimicrobial agent that will prevent mold growth from occurring until the wet area is dried out. Antimicrobials can also kill existing mold spores if they are present.

2) Source Identification

Mold is often found in places that have been previously exposed to water or are near a moisture source. Some areas of concern are bathrooms, basements, sink cabinets and window sills due to condensation.

Our experienced technicians can identify elevated moisture concentrations in residential and commercial structures through the use of state of the art, industry specific moisture detection equipment and inspection tools such as thermal imaging. Often this can help determine the source of the moisture intrusion. 

3) Containment

Mold can spread quickly if given the right conditions. Once the source of moisture intrusion has been repaired, our technicians isolate the contaminated area(s) to eliminate the spread of mold spores to other areas of the property. Containment is critical in minimizing the potential effects of cross contamination to other unaffected areas.

4) Air Filtration

During the process of mold removal, spores can be disturbed and become airborne. In conjunction with containment, the air needs to be cleaned as well. Negative air machines with high efficiency particulate (HEPA) air filters run continuously throughout the project. This ensures that mold spores, dust, microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs), and other airborne debris are removed from the affected area.

5) Removal and Cleanup

In most instances, the only effective way to ensure proper mold remediation is to remove affected materials completely. This commonly involves drywall, insulation, wood trim, carpet and even furniture.  

SERVPRO of Kendall County follows S520 industry standards written by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) to professionally clean up mold from your home or business. If the area contaminated with mold is greater than 10 sq. ft, the use of a licensed environmental hygienist is required. The hygienist will provide a final clearance test, giving our customer peace of mind that the mold has been properly mitigated.

6) Replacement

As previously indicated, it could be possible that areas contaminated by mold require the removal of affected materials. In situations like this, SERVPRO of Kendall County can provide restoration services and repair affected areas with new building materials. At the conclusion, the property will be restored to a preloss condition.