Mold...We Are The Experts

12/4/2021 (Permalink)

There is never a good time for discovering mold in your home. It can fill homeowners with dread as they wonder where they should begin and how much is it going to cost? The good news? Mold removal isn’t as complicated as you might think. Even better? By finding the right mold professional, you can quickly resolve your issue with an expert at a reasonable price.

Below, please find SERVPRO of Freeport, Roosevelt's tips for finding the perfect technician to get the job done right without sacrificing quality or price.

Do I need to test for mold?

Answer:  In Most Cases, NO!

If you can spot mold on your surfaces, there is no reason to waste money testing the areas. The solution is just to remove the growth before more spread occurs. There is no reason to test for different types of mold either. Simply put, no mold should be in your home.

Other "mold professionals" may insist that you

If a so-called mold professional insists that you need to spend hundreds of dollars on pre-testing when mold is already visible, our advice is to be very wary because it’s often a waste of money.

The only time we recommend pre-testing when there is visible mold is when you need “hard proof”. For example, if you are buying a house that has some mold, it’s probably a good idea to get it tested/confirmed so you can negotiate a lower selling-price.

What should I expect?

SERVPRO professionals are licensed and skilled technicians, just like a plumber or electrician. The quality of work and depth of experience is so much more than your regular handyman.

Our project manager and technicians will be able to clearly detail the scope and remediation process for getting rid of the mold. Be wary of any other mold removal company that does not clearly tell you the scope of your mold issues and solutions. Trying to over-complicate your issue is a way of scaring a customer into hiring them. Here at SERVPRO of Freeport, Roosevelt, we are dedicated to providing easy, comprehensive service that lets you know what to expect and what's happening at all times.

On the Job

When a SERVPRO technician is in your home, here's what you can expect from our professional mold removal experts.

• Proper safety gear: a high quality, high filtration face mask and vinyl or neoprene gloves. Often times, our technicians also don a full protective suit when using harsh chemicals and/or for large-scale mold remediation projects.
• SERVPRO professionals seal off the work area. Our technicians often using plastic sheeting, so as to contain mold spores from spreading throughout the home.
• Use of official SERVPRO professional equipment such as air scrubbers, vacuums, & commercial-strength dehumidifiers.  
• After mold is physically removed from its source, the air should be cleaned of airborne mold spores using HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) air scrubbers and air exchange.
• SERVPRO professionals usually discard moldy porous building materials such as drywall, insulation and baseboards. These materials are relatively inexpensive to replace and difficult to restore to their previous uncontaminated condition.
• SERVPRO technicians will use professional grade antimicrobial chemical to clean any remaining mold and mold stains.

SERVPRO of Freeport, Roosevelt is here for all of your mold remediation/restoration needs. Remember, hiring a mold professional doesn’t have to be as complicated as you might think.