Apollo Beach Mold Damage Remediation Solutions for Homes

8/19/2022 (Permalink)

Trust the AMRT-applied microbial remediation technicians from SERVPRO to restore your mold damaged Apollo Beach home. Here to Help!

SERVPRO Gets Mold Damage Cleanup Started Fast

While many do not consider mold and microbial growth as pressing and threatening as fire and water disasters, the potential destruction can be similar. Mold growth occurs without the homeowner's knowledge in many cases, spreading and worsening substantially before surfacing in the living space. Many have chosen SERVPRO to help with these threats for many reasons, but mostly because we are:

• AMRT-Certified
• Fast-Responding
• Knowledgeable
• Well-Equipped
• Empathetic

Apollo Beach mold damage is more common than many property owners might think. Being a coastal community in the Greater Tampa area, homes and businesses are subject to the severe weather approaching from the Gulf of Mexico and impacting structures. With unexpected moisture in places like the attic, subsequent damage like mold can result.

How Damaged Is the House?

SERVPRO professionals must determine the extent of mold damage in the residence before we can get remediation solutions underway. This discovery process utilizes several approaches, including moisture tracking with hygrometers and thermal imagery. Learning the placement and spread of microbial colonies helps our restoration professionals to create a custom remediation solution targeting pressing concerns first.

Choosing the Right Mold Remediation Approach

There are no universal mold removal methods. Our professionals must use data collected from the assessment and identify the best possible remediation solution. Based on the severity of the growth and exposure, we have multiple removal choices like:

• Spray-On Products - Surface cleaning products can be the first defense against newly forming mold and microbial damage. Antimicrobial sprays can quickly eliminate spore activity and act as a barrier against re-infestation.
• Abrasive Cleaning - Agitation and mechanical action can be helpful approaches in removing surface mold as well. Sanding, for example, can be especially effective on porous wood framing commonly supporting mold colonies.
• The Use of Media - Media blasting using products like dry ice, sponges, and sodium bicarbonate can all have a place in removing active colonies from porous materials. Media blasting aims to protect the hosting substrate underneath if possible.
• Removing the Material - Controlled demolition is a final approach to remove active mold from the property when other cleaning and remediation solutions are impossible. This effort discards impacted materials entirely.

Will Mold Go Away on Its Own?

Mold damage is a widespread concern for residents because the organism can spread beyond where homeowners can see. Active colonies are not always in the open, making the removal of the mold a service to get handled by experienced remediation professionals like our SERVPRO team. Our IICRC - certified technicians have the skills you need. The idea that mold can dissipate naturally or go away on its own can ultimately lead to more significant structural damage and related hazards by not acting on the mold removal the property requires.

How Challenging Is Mold Odor Removal?

A common byproduct of mold production in a structure is a musty malodor. In many ways, this can be an early indication of microbial development when the colonies have not yet breached surfaces in the living areas. Overcoming these smells requires a combined effort from cleaning products, deodorizers, and special equipment like oxidation machines and HEPA filtration devices.

The Need for Repairs and Reconstruction

Microbial growth and mold damage can be heavily destructive to contents and building materials. Mold can destroy any hosting elements like drywall and other porous materials after even short exposure times. With a general contractor license, we can complete the demolition of destroyed structural pieces, conduct emergency repairs to stop water flow, and fully reconstruct damaged areas of the property as necessary.

Humidity and moisture concerns can make Apollo Beach mold damage a persistent threat for homes and businesses. Understanding how to manage microbial growth and prevent recurrences is one of the driving forces behind so many choosing the experience of our SERVPRO of Apollo Beach West, Gibsonton team. If you think mold could be an issue in your residence, call us at (813) 624-2001.