Why SERVPRO's Mold Remediation Lowers Indoor Humidity in Brooklyn

4/19/2023 (Permalink)

With advanced equipment, SERVPRO restores property to pre-damaged conditions, "Like it never even happened."

Drier Homes Less Likely to Need Mold Remediation

We use the most recent developments and discoveries in restoration science to ensure we resolve destructive issues like mold infestation within our Brooklyn customers' homes. When someone finds mold and mildew contaminating their living space, they can count on our experts to handle the task. Our mold remediation services include measures that help prevent future infestations.

When working with homeowners in Brooklyn needing mold remediation services, they can trust us to protect their homes. We do much more than remove mold colonies and replace materials destroyed by microbes. We also eliminate the environmental factors that allowed mold its previous unchecked growth.

Our high-tech equipment means we can detect and remove the aspects inside your residence that facilitate microbial growth. These include tools and machines such as:

• Instruments to quantify the amount of water vapor in the air
• Infrared imaging equipment
• Devices to manage your house's moisture

Knowing where water vapor is the most concentrated can help us decide the best placement for desiccant machines, air movers, and other tools. Moisture detection also helps us know when different stages of our work can progress to the next phase in the current project.

Specialized cameras that can help us find the source of excess moisture allow us to make needed repairs. Eliminating these problem areas in your house protects your residence even further. Leaks around plumbing fixtures, cracks in basement walls, and other sources are often easily seen with this type of equipment.

One part of remediating mold within a home includes the (sometimes drastic) reduction of water vapor that the home's air contains. Elevated humidity can cause microbes to flourish again. We often install a highly rated dehumidifier in or near an area with the highest risk of mold reinfestation to minimize that possibility.

When you need remediation that goes the extra mile, call SERVPRO of Mill Basin, Flatlands, at (718) 381-3271. We can make everything "Like it never even happened."

The SERVPRO Commitment to 24/7 Mold Remediation and Restoration

3/22/2023 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO for mold remediation in Brooklyn to make it “Like it never even happened.”

Providing Brooklyn Homeowners with Swift Cleanup

Mold damage is one of the largest secondary disasters homeowners have to endure. These microbes are a necessary part of many ecosystems and aid with the decomposition of organic matter. However, many home materials, including drywall, wallpaper, and carpeting, can turn into food to be broken down by their digestive enzymes. 

Brooklyn mold remediation technicians at SERVPRO have the equipment necessary to turn a home around after microbial growth has infiltrated a residence. The crew can do everything, from inspection and cost estimates to rebuilding and odor control. This comprehensive service ensures that properties and occupants get high-quality professional results that adhere to restoration industry standards. 

What to Look for in a Professional Mold Remediation Company

Homeowners seeking out effective local mold restoration companies should look for the following qualities: 

• Does the company promise "mold removal" or mold remediation? This distinction might not seem significant, but total mold removal is impossible. Meanwhile, microbial remediation tackles moisture and other causes for mold spread and the spores themselves.
• Does the company ensure improved indoor air quality? Professional restorers like SERVPRO often use HEPA filter air scrubbers and negative air machines to control the travel of spores and ensure that technicians can remove more of them with ease. A mold restoration company should strive to clean a home's air and other damages related to microbes.
• Does the company provide copies of cost estimates and cleanup plans? These documents are crucial for any insurance claims that a homeowner might file, but they also provide a basis for transparency and accountability.

SERVPRO does all of this and more for homeowners, no matter when disaster strikes. 

Around-The-Clock Emergency Mold Cleanup Services for Homes 

Extensively-trained SERVPRO crews deploy effective restoration tools 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service is also available over holidays and weekends to ensure that homes receive the care needed to minimize damage and maximize repair potential for structures and contents when feasible. 

Mold is typically a secondary disaster that usually stems from water damage. One of the most crucial steps to remediation is understanding how moisture enables mold and how easily microbes can spread in the right environment.

• Mold can come in from anywhere, as it exists indoors and outdoors. Even pets or residents can bring it home unintentionally. It can then settle on other surfaces and start proliferating in earnest under the right conditions, which often begin with water damage.
• Water saturation from pipe leaks, floods, or fire suppression starts within minutes for most surfaces in a given home. Porous and organic materials like sheetrock, insulation, and wood are among the most vulnerable items enabling mold growth.
• Moisture can start spreading in as little as 24 to 48 hours after water damage starts and typically begins behind walls and other surfaces. It can become a more severe issue of contamination that can heavily damage structural materials and belongings within a week or more after damage occurs.

SERVPRO restoration services for microbes include moisture mitigation, sanitation with EPA-registered biocides, demolition of unsalvageable materials, odor removal with commercial-grade foggers, and build-back services like drywall and carpet installation.

SERVPRO of Mill Basin, Flatlands is only a phone call away from performing restoration that can seem "Like it never even happened." Contact the team at (718) 381-3271 to start inspection and cleanup within a few hours of an initial call.

Mold Remediation Keeps the Air Clean for Your Workers in Brooklyn

8/16/2022 (Permalink)

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Protect Factory and Workers with Mold Remediation

SERVPRO uses special techniques and equipment to capture airborne mold particles and their spores, and it is why SERVPRO is a trusted provider of mold remediation services in Brooklyn. We use the latest technology to ensure that we perform a thorough remediation job. 

Our training and equipment keep us ahead of any mold remediation job we perform in Brooklyn. While we do everything possible to remove as much mold as possible, it is always more important to establish normal humidity levels in the building. Dust and moisture can clog up electronics filters or cause certain monitoring devices to fail. Many other issues can develop, as well. 

Factories can seem closed in because of the need to protect equipment inside and reduce noise affecting the outside (neighbors). Eliminating mold particles helps protect your business and the workers who come in daily. We help keep microbes from returning by:

• Decreasing the number present down to normal populations,
• Clearing out unnecessary sources of cellulose, and
• Drying up these microbes’ source of moisture.

Mold and mildew are always going to have a presence in your factory. These living organisms reside everywhere on the planet, and in no time, new ones will have entered your factory, either on clothing worn by your workers or blown in the door by the next strong breeze. The widespread nature of mold makes the following two aspects of mold remediation important.

Reducing the amount of cellulose that mold has access to is almost as important as eliminating any leaks inside your factory. While we can dispose of magazines and newspapers, we also need to ensure water is not condensing on pipes or leaking from joints. Mold does not need much water – a little goes a long way toward mold infestations starting.

You can trust SERVPRO of Mill Basin, Flatlands, to answer your questions and listen to your concerns. We want your factory operations to run smoothly, with as little downtime as possible. Call us at (718) 381-3271 for prompt service.

SERVPRO Provides Mold Remediation Services in Brooklyn

6/22/2022 (Permalink)

Call the professionals at SERVPRO of Mill Basin, Flatlands (718) 381-3271 to help with mold restoration to your property.

Does SERVPRO Restrict the Migration of Mold During Mold Remediation of Brooklyn Homes?

Mold spores are everywhere; however, they need moisture and a food source to develop into a mold infestation in a Brooklyn home. Moisture sources are widespread, including plumbing leaks, condensation on cold water pipes, condensation from AC units, and high humidity from poorly vented bathroom showers. Humidity levels above 45% are great sources of moisture for mold to make an appearance.

SERVPRO provides mold remediation services to Brooklyn homeowners and the surrounding areas. We inspect the building for mold, the size of the infestation, and potential damage to the structure. Mold colonies allowed to grow over longer periods can penetrate drywall, wood products, and other porous materials. Taking immediate action as soon as you notice mold or smell a musty odor can reduce the damage compared to waiting to see if it will disappear on its own.

We are obligated to follow local and state laws based on the size of the affected area. Large areas require specific inspections and documentation protocols. Our team can review the site and advise on how to proceed based on the local bylaws and state requirements.

It is essential to immediately address the source of the moisture or high humidity. Otherwise, mold will reappear again and again. SERVPRO also takes steps to contain the specific area to prevent mold contamination from spreading to other areas of the home. We install plastic barriers and create negative pressure spaces to prevent mold spores from entering other house areas. All damaged material is bagged in place before removal for disposal.

SERVPRO provides the following services to our clients during mold remediation:

• Mold inspections and guidance meeting local and state requirements
• Bathroom mold removal
• Attic mold removal
• Basement mold remediation

Call SERVPRO of Mill Basin, Flatlands for mold damage remediation services. We cover Brooklyn and nearby areas. We can help 24/7. Call (718) 381-3271.

The Progression of Mold Damage in Mill Basin Homes

5/5/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO skilled AMRT applied microbial remediation techs restore mold damaged homes in Mill Basin to preloss condition

Mold Remediation Begins with Knowing Microbial Movement in Mill Basin Properties

It is crucial to understand the behavior of mold as it moves and influences materials and contents throughout a property. As widespread as these threats can become, careful inspection of the damage shows where specific types of remediation are needed like:

• Surface cleaning
• Abrasive cleaning
• Sanding
• Demolition

Hosting Materials

Mold damage restoration in Mill Basin homes and businesses targets the hosting materials almost exclusively. Not all materials are impacted by the presence of mold colonies, however. Organic matter is necessary to become the food source these organisms require to grow and continue spreading throughout the structure. This makes elements like drywall, wood, and other organic building materials common hosts.

Airborne Spores

Mold can travel quickly through open spaces, so structural openings must be managed through containment promptly to prevent a greater infestation of microbial damage. Colonies rely on new hosting materials to continue feeding and growing the organism.

HVAC Pathways

The HVAC system in your home connects all the rooms to a central point. As intakes pull in mold spores and active microbes, colonies can begin to form on the walls of the ducts utilized in distributing warm and cool air through the property. In addition to microbial development within the HVAC system, spores can use these pathways to travel to new rooms and continue spreading damage.

Migration of Moist Conditions

The movement of moisture and damp areas can also influence the production and distribution of mold organisms throughout the property. Spores can utilize moist sites of the house in as little as 48 hours to develop active colonies. Hence, as moisture moves unresolved through the structure, it allows the possibility of further mold damage to occur.

When mold damage impacts your home, we have experienced AMRT-Certified professionals to help. Give our SERVPRO of Mill Basin, Flatlands team a call now at (718) 381-3271.