We remove Mold and Mildew in homes and business in Westchester NY, including Eastchester 10709
Spring is in the air, so it may be a good time to address that mold situation in your home or business -- or at a client's property -- in Westchester County. Mold walkthroughs are usually "by appointment" and are not considered an emergency.
Mold growth is microscopic and takes time to grow and cause that "mildew odor." Also, this fungus growth could be linked to a water damage or leak from months or even yearsago. Just call us for an appointment.
At our restoration company, walkthroughs for mold are complimentary for home and business owners. For closings and realtors, we can document the mold and mildew concerns on paper, with a small fee.
Excessive amounts of mold and certain types of this fungus growth may present health concerns, especially for children under 12 years as well as the elderly and anyone who is immune suppressed. It is important to the health of your family or company staff to address mold issues. It's also important to stop mold from growing onto upholstery and into your wall studs, to protect your property from further damage. (This picture is courtesy of Jim Rood at Lighthouse Environmental and it was taken behind a child's dresser in their bedroom!)
Your mold issue may be a matter for an environmental specialist first, who will test the air for "mold spores," even if there is no visible mold in your home or business. Then, when envirnomentalists like Jim Rood at Lighthouse Environmental get their tests and lab results back, they let us know how to proceed and what type of mold(s) we are dealing with at the property.
So, you will want to arrange for professionals like us, to conduct mold removal and remediation as soon as the presence of spores and type(s) of mold are identified. It's not worth a health problem in your family or at your business with staff, who have allergies or asthma already.
Water damages from pipe leaks and "accidents," like this video -- to storms like Hurricanes Irene and Sandy could be causing mold growth in your property today. Mold grows microscopically over time after starting just 24 to 48 hours after a water damage. So, it's important to have a water damage cleaned and dried thoroughly, promptly and professionally.
It's a lot less expensive for you and your insurance carrier to clean a water damage and dry your structure, than have a mold mitigation situation with higher costs later on.
Signs of the presence of excessive mold include:
- The presence of visible mold and/or,
- Strong, musty odor
- Any evidence of past moisture problems that might have caused undetected mold growth.
- Excessive humidity.
- Mold Damage Removal
If you think you might have a mold problem, call us for a free walk through and can help determine if you should remove a small amount of mold quickly, or if you need a home environmentalist to test the air: Simply call us at (914) 699-5181 to schedule an complimentary appointment.
In most water damage situations, mold growth is not a problem and restoration companies like our Servpro of Scarsdale / Mount Vernon can safely restore your home or business to preloss condition. We have staff who are background checked and uniformed, for your peace of mind.
Remember that scientific proof for addressing mold spore counts and removal can only be determined by an on-site, indoor environmental inspection.
Mold Remediation Process
In some situations an indoor air quality professional will be required to create a restoration plan for your home and our professional team. Our background checked, highly trained crews are experienced in carrying out assigned mold remediation plans and working to make your mold issue, "Like it Never Even Happened."
Happy Spring from our local, family owned business to yours!
~ Forrest & Hillary
Eastchester NY 10709
Comments (2)Subscribe to CommentsComment