The mold remediation process

2/5/2019 (Permalink)

Negative air helps contain mold spores.

If you have a mold problem in your home or business, consider the following facts:

• Significant mold growth can occur in 48-72 hours.
• Mold may present a greater risk to children, the elderly, and anyone with respiratory problems.
• A strong, musty odor may indicate hidden mold behind drywall or under carpeting.

In this customers case, the hot water heater leaked and soaked the hardwood flooring and subfloor.

While the initial cleanup focused on drying the flooring, our technicians accessed the crawlspace to check for moisture.

Not only was water standing in puddles on the dirt, mold was already forming under the subfloor.

The mold remediation quickly became the SERVPRO of Wichita Falls priority, and a mold protocol was established.

A portion of the protocol states, "The surface of the soil under the building will need to be covered with polyethylene sheeting during the time that heavy growth is being removed. The pathway to the escape hatch should be lined throughout the time that personnel are working in the
space."

Yes, our mold protocols are that thorough and are designed for the safety of our team and your family.

If you have a mold problem, call SERVPRO of Wichita Falls at 940-263-1550. 

We have the training, protective gear, and specialized equipment necessary to handle your mold problem.