Professional Mold Remediation
Mold is known to be a top health hazard in our homes and buildings. Protect your property with professional mold removal and remediation when you see or smell mold!
Black Mold Removal
Mold growth can occur on most common building surfaces such as sheetrock, wood, carpet, linoleum floor or on any organic material. Bathrooms, basements, areas around windows where moisture condenses, and near leaky water sources or sinks are also common mold growth areas. Growth can begin within 48 hours after the ideal moisture content has been achieved.
Mold Inspection and Removal
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Health Risks - Emergency Mold Removal
Mold is a proven, serious health risk. Many families wait until mold contamination is very high before acting. Do not wait. If your home or building has had current or past water damage or leak, a mold inspection is highly advised.
Various types of mold have been medically proven to cause many health issues, which include: allergic reactions, watery, itchy eyes, a chronic cough, headaches or migraines, difficulty breathing, rashes, tiredness, sinus problems, nasal blockage and frequent sneezing.
Mold Damage Restoration Steps
- Assessment of the affected areas.
- Planning a course of action with the property owner/ manager.
- Set up of containment barrier to prevent cross-contamination to unaffected areas.
- Set up negative air machines/ air scrubbers in order to control and capture the contaminated air and produce clean and non-contaminated air.
- Set up special drying equipment such as dehumidifiers to reduce the humidity levels and dry the structure.
- Removal of the mold affected materials.
- Detailed vacuuming using HEPA filters of the entire containment area.
- Sanitizing and disinfecting of the entire containment area.
We Work Directly With Your Property Insurance
WeDry USA works directly with your insurance to get paid. Most property insurance policies have water damage coverages, so our experts review your policy and work directly with your insurance to get your damage covered and paid for.
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Frequently Asked Mold
Restoration Questions
What is mold remediation?
Mold remediation is a term used to encompass all the services relating to removing harmful mold. That includes testing, containment, cleaning, sanitizing and removal of mold and damaged materials.
What does mold smell like?
There is not a singular mold smell as every property is different and amounts will vary. By and large, people describe the mold smell as musty, stale and damp.
When is mold remediation necessary?
When you have mold that covers over 10 square feet of your property, it's usually time to bring in certified mold remediators.
What is the difference between mold and mildew?
Mold is a general term that covers multiple types of mold or fungus growth. Mildew is a type of mold that is common to grow in homes and buildings. Mold oftentimes looks slimy or fuzzy and is raised. Whereas mildew is powdery and usually a white or gray color.
Who pays for mold remediation? Is it covered by insurance?
Most of the time, mold damage is only covered if it's related to a covered loss. Mold damage caused by flooding would be paid for by a separate flood policy. Insurances may cover mold damage resulting from internal leaks in some cases.
How long does mold remediation take?
The time it takes to remove and remediate mold depends on the size of the property and damaged area. Most mold damage jobs are started and finished within 1-5 business days.
Can I stay home during mold removal?
Most of the time you do not need to leave your home or building during a mold remediation. A containment area is set up by certified mold remediators to control the spread of mold pores.
Black mold vs regular mold
Certain types of mold may have a fuzzy texture, but black mold will usually be slimy or wet. Early forms of black mold may be more powder-like.