What Is the Best Approach for Mold Remediation in Concealed Areas of Your Hampstead Property?

12/8/2021 (Permalink)

Mold can develop out of sight, where it is hard to spot. SERVPRO knows how to locate and remediate hidden mold.

SERVPRO Relies on Controlled Demolition and Specialized Cleaning Techniques to Manage Mold

Mold development is typically easy to identify since patches and stains are readily visible on surfaces. However, mold also develops out of sight, where it is hard to spot and even harder to remove. Typical examples of such areas include crawlspaces and wall cavities, especially behind bathtubs and sinks. You might need professional assistance to address mold damage in hidden areas of your Hampstead home.

The main challenge when mold remediation in Hampstead homes involves hidden areas is the limited reach. If the contamination is hidden behind building materials such as wall panels or ceiling tiles, demolition is the only solution. If the growth affects a porous material or tiny spaces between materials, a specialized removal method that can penetrate the small openings is essential. SERVPRO is well versed in doing controlled demolitions and using specialized cleaning techniques like dry ice blasting.

Benefits of Dry Ice Blasting Include:

• Safe removal of mold from tight spaces of delicate areas
• Does not introduce moisture to contaminated areas
• Does not introduce new residues 

It is easy to cause unnecessary structural damage when dealing with hidden mold, thus increasing costs and prolonging the remediation process. Opening walls and other areas can also release harmful residues, exposing people in the vicinity. Therefore, any demolition to remove mold residues or heavily deteriorated materials requires sufficient control.

One of the crucial steps for controlled demolition is establishing containment since it helps limit residues from spreading even when teardown or cleaning is aggressive. Aggressive actions include using cutting tools to remove materials or cleaning methods such as sanding.

Establishing Mold Containment Takes:

• Setting up plastic sheets to create containment barriers
• Separating contained areas into distinct sections, including decontamination and clean rooms 
• Establishing negative air pressure within contained areas

SERVPRO of Pender / West Onslow Counties can help you with any needed resources to complete mold remediation. Call us at (910) 319-0600. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.