Mold Cleanup & Restoration

In most water damage situations, mold growth is not a problem, and SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston professionals can safely restore your home or business to preloss condition.  However, in conditions of excessive and/or prolonged moisture, mold growth becomes a potentially dangerous issue. The need to address the mold removal can only be determined by an on-site, indoor environmental inspection.

In some situations an indoor air quality professional will be required to create a restoration plan for your home. SERVPRO is experienced at carrying out the assigned mold remediation plan and working to make it "Like it Never Even Happened."

The Key Steps to Mold Control

Front side of wall-board looks fine,
but the back side is covered with mold.

1. Assess the size of mold problem and note type of mold-damaged materials.
   Mold most often grows on high-cellulose materials such as drywall, wood, paper, and ceiling tiles.While usually obvious, in many cases the growth is occurring in hidden areas such as the back side of drywall, wallpaper, or paneling, the top of ceiling tiles, the underside of carpets and pads. SERVPRO professionals uncover these difficult to identify but potentially dangerous mold infestations.
2. Communicate with building occupants throughout process as appropriate to situation.
   Protecting the health and safety of the building occupants is paramount - consult a health professional as needed. In some cases, especially those involving large areas of contamination, the remediation plan may include temporary relocation of some or all of the building occupants.
   See also: Health Effects of Indoor Mold
3. Identify source or cause of water or moisture problem.
   When addressing mold problems, we must always address the source of the moisture problem, or the mold problem may simply reappear. We check for high humidity and condensation problems as well as actual water leaks, maintenance issues, and HVAC system problems.
4. Fix water or moisture problem.
   In many cases a professional plumbing or HVAC technician must be consulted to correct a water leak or HVAC moisture problem. If you do not have one already, we can refer one of several reliable companies in the Charleston area.
5. Clean and dry moldy materials.
   Our specialized cleaning agents are designed to safely remove mold contamination from a variety of surfaces and materials. We then dry any non-moldy items within 48 hours to prevent further growth. There are sometimes moldy items and materials that cannot be cleaned and will pose a health risk if not removed - in these cases we work with you to properly discard and replace the affected areas.
6. Check for return of moisture and mold problem.
   Signs of a recurrence include the presence of visible mold, strong musty odors, any evidence of past moisture problems, and excessive humidity.

Excessive amounts of mold and certain types of mold may present health concerns. It is essential for the health of you and your family, as well as the protection of your property, to address the issue and arrange for professionals to conduct mold removal and mold remediation as soon as the presence of mold is identified.

If you think you might have a mold problem, call SERVPRO of Northern Charleston at (843) 747-8750 to schedule an inspection or mold removal.

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