Finding and Removing Gaithersburg Mold Damage

4/13/2023 (Permalink)

We have the equipment and training to complete mold damage remediation at your Gaithersburg home quickly. Call us today!

Remediators Work Fast to Manage Mold Damage 

Mold is a microorganism comprised of innumerable spores found in almost every living space. When damp conditions exist, such as infiltrating water after flood events, colonies can be facilitated and supported. Common areas where colonies can form include:

• Attic
• Basement
• Crawlspace
• Kitchen
• Laundry room
• Bathroom

There are multiple concerns with developing mold damage in Gaithersburg homes. The most significant issue is the direct impact on the structure itself. Not all mold colonies are offensive, but nearly all can use organic matter like drywall and wood as a food source to continue their growth and spread.

Naturally Occurring Mold Spores

Many homeowners do not realize that mold occurs naturally in almost every environment. These mold spores threaten the structure only when conditions are met. This knowledge should make you cautious of any restoration group claiming to offer complete mold removal, as this is not a feasible course of action.

How to Discover Mold Damage

It is not always easy to determine where mold exists in your home. Some telling signs could indicate that microbial threats are probable, and these should be used to encourage homeowners to pursue professional inspections to validate these findings. Some signals that mold might be present in your home include damp materials and a lingering musty smell.

Honest Inspections and Work

The development of mold damage in your home can be traumatic and overwhelming. Without knowing what steps lies ahead, you can be uncertain whether you should pursue professional restoration and remediation or attempt to remove colonies on your own. Our technicians guarantee an honest inspection and detailed remediation plan, so you fully understand what is necessary, why it is needed, and the expected costs.

Remediation Solutions After Mold Damage

The remediation process focuses on the removal of active colonies in the house. There is no single appropriate action for this process, as infestations vary significantly in their penetrative properties, the hosting materials involved, and the location of this damage. Be careful inspections and evaluations of the affected areas in your home are necessary to ensure the appropriate remediation response is selected. Some options include:

• Wet Cleaning
• Abrasive Tactics
• Controlled Demolition

Contending with Secondary Effects 

Removing active colonies from the residence is only the start of completing the necessary restoration of the property after these disasters. There are also additional ways these organisms impact comfortable living conditions, the most direct of these being offensive malodors. To overcome the musty smells generated by active colonies, we must implement multiple deodorization and neutralization practices and products. Some of the tools used in this effort include:

• Thermal fogging
• Hydroxyl machines
• Ozone generators

Can Damaged Materials be Restored?

It is often a question if SERVPRO can restore mold-damaged materials or if it is more beneficial to pursue replacement and repair. When choosing SERVPRO for this work, we can complete both possible outcomes. The choice lies in the restoration cost and whether the proposed costs of replacing the material are greater than the expected estimated restoration.

With mold damage in Gaithersburg homes, there are multiple steps and stages to remediating the situation and restoring the damage to affected materials. We have extensively trained AMRT-certified technicians on our roster, ready to mobilize quickly to help when mold gets discovered in your home. Give our SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown team a call today at (301) 963-8474.