Mold grows everywhere, especially in hot and humid regions like Tidewater! Almost every indoor environment has mold at low levels. The problems arise when there is visible mold in a home or when the number of airborne mold spores is higher than normal, resulting in respiratory or other health problems.
Mold in your home or business may present a problem, but Emergency Restoration Services LLC provides the solution. As a trusted Mold removal company serving Virginia Beach and surrounding Tidewater communities, we help identify, contain, and remove mold concerns using professional remediation methods.
We also provide professional mold remediation and removal services to homes and businesses throughout Hampton Roads and the Southside.
Professional mold removal is a careful, step-by-step process using specialized equipment, moisture extraction, and cleaning agents. There are many details involved in doing this process correctly. Our Mold remediation services are designed to address moisture issues, remove affected materials, and help prevent future mold growth in residential and commercial properties.
Our Mold Remediation Process
1. Inspection of Mold Damage
Our inspectors use state-of-the-art moisture meters to measure the moisture in your wood floors, walls, ceilings, and cabinets. We also use infrared thermal imaging cameras to identify the origin and the extent of the damage. Air quality is also checked by capturing a sample of the air on a filter. We then send this filter to a third-party accredited laboratory for analysis.
With all this data, our inspectors can make recommendations and write the mold remediation protocol for our remediation technicians to follow.
2. Containment
To prevent mold spores as well as dust and construction debris from spreading to unaffected areas, we seal off the contaminated area using six mil poly sheeting. We then utilize HEPA air filtration units to produce a negative pressure in the area.
These HEPA filters capture mold spores from the air to prevent the spread of mold spores as well as to draw clean, fresh air from the unaffected areas of the building.
3. Disposal and Cleaning of Affected Materials
Some building materials are considered porous, cannot be cleaned, and require removal. These may include ceiling tiles, insulation, wallboards, carpet, soft furnishings, clothes, papers, and books.
Other items such as wood framing members and plywood sheeting are considered semi-porous. We can clean these materials by drying, sanding/scrubbing, HEPA vacuuming, and treating with an anti-microbial agent before re-use.
A mild soap solution may clean most non-porous materials like metals, glass, and hard plastics, depending on the degree of mold impaction.
4. Extract, Remove, and Dry Water Immediately
Our mold remediation technicians use truck-mounted or portable water extraction vacuums to remove water from flooded areas. Once we remove the majority of the water, we deploy state-of-the-art air movers and dehumidifiers to finish the drying process.
Our Mold removal and remediation services include thorough moisture control and drying procedures to help protect Virginia Beach homes and businesses from recurring mold problems. We also verify the completion of the drying process with moisture meters and infrared thermal imaging cameras.
5. Encapsulation
After the removal and cleaning of mold-contaminated items, we will test the building materials to verify the completion of the mold remediation process. At that point, we encapsulate the surfaces with an anti-microbial coating.
For urgent mold concerns, our Emergency mold remediation solutions help Virginia Beach property owners quickly address active mold issues and reduce the risk of further damage throughout the property. Please feel free to contact us or call 757-775-6911 today.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is some mold in my home normal?
Small amounts of mold spores can exist naturally, but visible mold growth or musty odors may indicate a moisture problem that requires professional attention.
2. How do you test for mold before starting work?
Our team can assess affected areas and use professional mold inspection and testing methods to identify the presence and extent of mold growth before remediation begins.
3. How do you stop mold spores from spreading during removal?
We use proper containment methods, specialized equipment, and industry-approved procedures to help prevent mold spores from spreading to unaffected areas.
4. Which materials get removed vs. cleaned?
Materials that can be safely restored are cleaned using professional remediation methods, while heavily damaged or contaminated materials may need to be removed and replaced.
5. What’s the final step after mold removal?
After remediation, we complete a final inspection and cleanup process to help ensure the affected areas are properly restored and safe for use.