If mold has been found in your home, it’s vital to ensure its complete removal, eliminate the water source and change the environment to keep it from coming back again. When mold is present in a home or commercial building, its removal is known as remediation, and many people are not familiar with how mold remediation works.
Our company works in a closely related field: mold assessment. We’re based in South Florida and we have been helping people in Pompano Beach, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale and the entire area determine if mold is present in their homes and businesses for many years. Our team of technicians is well trained in mold detection and has the tools and experience to provide accurate and reliable mold reporting.
Remediation is often necessary after large water intrusions or a detected presence of mold, and in this article our team of experts will answer some common questions about the remediation process and who should be performing this important task.
What is Mold Remediation?
Mold remediation involves the removal of all mold as well as the objects, building materials and other items which could have been affected by mold growth. When mold grows to a certain level, simply removing it from the surface of an area isn’t enough to keep it from coming back. Remediation is essential for moderate to severe mold and if you simply try to remove instead of remediate then you’re at risk for the mold to begin growing in the same place and you could face the same problem again.
When is Mold Remediation Necessary?
While there is no definite rule when determining if it’s necessary to remediate a mold issue, we can say for sure it’s better to err on the side of caution. If your space has a distinct mold smell, if you can see mold growth with the naked eye or if you’re experiencing an allergic reaction from mold then it’s probably a good idea to seek the opinion of a mold remediation expert.
Do You Do Mold Remediation?
We offer mold assessment services, which are done with the goal of informing a resident or business owner if mold is present in their structure. In order to remain unbiased and avoid a conflict of interest, we do not remediate ourselves. This gives us the ability to perform fair and consistent reporting since we do not have an interest in the level of remediation to be performed.
How Should I Select a Mold Remediation Company?
We don’t offer remediation, but since we are in this business we have learned which companies in the area are reputable and can be trusted. If we do an assessment and you do have mold, we can provide a list of reputable remediation vendors. From there, you can seek references, read reviews and gauge your trust level to find the right one for you.
We understand having a mold issue can be a confusing and stressful occurrence, and if you have questions about assessment, remediation or other issues then we’re happy to help. Feel free to browse our website for more information or give us a call today.
