FAQs About Mold Remediation | SERVPRO® of Kingston/New Paltz

5/29/2019 (Permalink)

Proper mold remediation by our certified technicians will take care of this mold in no time!

You may not think of mold as a household pest, but due to its small size and the prevalence of spores, it’s one of the peskier creatures that can take up residence in your New Paltz home.

 Outdoors, mold serves an important function as it helps with the degradation of organic matter, but because of its moisture-loving composition, it can quickly cause damage inside a home or office following water damage or other damp situations.

If you’ve found yourself with mold on your hands, don’t panic! Our trained technicians are fully certified in mold remediation for both residential and commercial properties, and thanks to our unique remediation services, you're life will be back to normal in a flash.

Here are some questions we often receive surrounding mold and remediation:

What Does Mold Remediation Mean?

While the nature of mold makes removing it entirely an impossible feat, we can restore your mold-damaged area to its former state and provide you with guidance to prevent any further growth.

After assessing the damage, we will contain the mold to prevent any further spreading and then begin cleanup and restoration. With our advanced air-filtration technology combined with our experts, we provide you with a custom remediation solutions tailored to your home or business needs.

Why Won’t Cleaning the Area Suffice?

If you’ve discovered a mold problem, don’t fall victim to the temptation to simply clean it away. Because of its persistent nature, mold is notorious for lurking behind-the-scenes and reemerging down the line. This is why we always recommend full-fledged mold remediation instead of a simple cleanup job. BLEACH WON"T GET RID OF IT EITHER.

How Do I Know Mold Won’t Return?

While mold spores are ever-present in virtually every building, there are some things you can do to help ensure they’ll no longer find yours a prime place to take hold! The EPA recommends eliminating indoor moisture as the No. 1 strategy for hindering mold growth.

Treating water damage promptly, investing in a dehumidifier for damp areas and increasing room ventilation are all great assets to your arsenal of mold prevention tools.

Finding mold can be alarming, but SERVPRO® of Kingston/New Paltzcan help. Our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that you’re able to start the mold remediation process immediately after finding damage, and we can get your life back to normal, fast.

Questions? Give us a call at 845-255-4334.