What Happens to Walls With Mold Damage in a Paramus Property?

11/4/2021 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Technicians Perform Professional Mold Remediation in Paramus Properties

When mold damage happens in a Paramus home, the infestation can be quite large by the time the visible signs appear. The belief persists that mold can get removed by using bleach and repainting the walls. However, this practice can cause even greater damage and allow the infestation to continue to spread behind the scenes.

SERVPRO technicians handling mold remediation in Paramus homes work to neutralize the cause of the mold growth rather than using methods of covering it up. Signs that mold colonies are present in the home include: 

• Lingering musty odor
• Damp walls with or without dark spots
• Warped or crumbling drywall
• Loosened tiles or wallpaper

Elevated moisture levels are crucial to the survival of mold spores. Exposure to water causes dormant spores to expand and grow as more spores join; soon, a mold colony forms and spreads. As long as the temperatures are favorable and the moisture remains, so does the mold. SERVPRO technicians uncover the root cause of the water or elevated humidity within the home and get the interior humidity levels under 65% to render the spores back to a dormant state, often using air movers and dehumidifiers in tandem to draw the moisture out and port it off-site.

Once the colonies are dry and removed from surfaces, SERVPRO technicians use anti-fungal agents to kill active spores and organisms and clean them off of surfaces. If the mold hyphae have penetrated the surface, they remove and dispose of the infested materials immediately. If any repairs are needed after the remediation concludes, this SERVPRO location has a general contractor license #13VH001305854800 and can repair or rebuild as required.

SERVPRO of Paramus at (201) 445-5588 brings advanced equipment, professional mold remediation training, and restoration services certification to every Paramus work site to ensure the best outcome for property owners.