Centereach, NY Mold Damage Remediation

Much of Suffolk County, as well as Centereach, contend with excessive groundwater concerns. Being on the island, complete with many creeks and streams throughout the entire landmass, homes and businesses on central Long Island contend with higher humidity as well. The combination of these threats can ultimately lead to the production and facilitation of mold colonies in sensitive areas of your home or business. Poorly ventilated portions of the property, such as your basement or an unfinished attic, might be an ideal location for microbial threats to exist.  

Mold Remediation Options in Centereach

Once mold growth has been confirmed, our remediation professionals must get to work quickly on reducing the spread and combating the damage that mold organisms can do in your house. Remediation looks to remove active colonization, requiring multiple steps and stages. The choice in what your property needs ultimately rests on the hosting material and the accessibility for our technicians. Remediation can involve: 

  • Surface sanding
  • Dry ice blasting
  • Cleaning with antimicrobial solutions
  • Controlled demolition

Mold Odor Removal from Centereach Homes 

 Mold colonization can often lead to a harsh, musty odor that gets left behind in the property. This can make a return to comfortable living challenging. Odor removal and neutralization are vital to the overall restoration effort and can include multiple tools and products in our inventory. Often, the process falls to thermal foggers and their mobile versatility. 

You can learn about our mold remediation and repairs on the main page. 

SERVPRO of Centereach, Selden

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (631) 468-3003

Understanding Mold

Some restoration companies advertise “mold removal” and may even guarantee to remove all mold. This is a fallacy because it’s impossible to remove all mold from a house or business; microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. Here are the facts:

  • Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
  • Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air, and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or on a pet.
  • Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens, irritants, and toxins. 
  • Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return. 
  • Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
  • Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

Faster to Any Size Disaster

Mold spreads quickly, so a minor mold infestation can quickly escalate into a major problem. We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you contact us. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Centereach, Selden is close by and ready to respond to your mold damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Centereach community and want to pitch in and help make our community the best it can be.

We proudly serve Centereach, NY, Terryville, NY, Lake Grove, NY, and surrounding areas.

Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

As water and mold damage specialists, we have the experience, the expertise, and the advanced training that enables us to get your property restored quickly and thoroughly. Learn about our water and mold training and certificates.

The Mold Remediation Process

Every mold damage scenario is different and requires a unique solution, but the general mold remediation process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our “typical” process:

Step 1: Emergency Contact - (631) 468-3003

We’re available 24 hours, 7 days a week to answer your phone call. Our consultant will guide you through this process, asking questions that will allow us to better understand your situation and to determine the needed equipment and personnel.

Step 2: Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

We carefully inspect your property for visible signs of mold. Mold feeds on cellulose and water and can be hidden from plain view. We use various technologies to detect mold and hidden water sources.

Step 3: Mold Containment

Our professionals use various containment procedures to prevent the spread of mold. We may use advanced containment procedures like negative air chambers to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to keep the mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process. All fans and heating and cooling systems will be turned off to prevent the spread of mold.

Step 4: Air Filtration

Our specialized filtration equipment allows our professionals to capture microscopic mold spores out of the air. We utilize powerful “air scrubbers” and HEPA vacuums to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process. 

Step 5: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

Depending on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces involved, the mold remediation process can vary significantly. In general, we’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. Depending on the severity of the infestation, we may need to remove drywall, carpeting, and other porous materials.

Step 6: Cleaning Contents and Sanitizing

We clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, clothing, and other restorable items affected by mold, using a variety of cleaning techniques to clean and disinfect your belongings. We’re also trained to remove odors and provide deodorization using fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

Depending on the level of mold damage, drywall, subfloors, and other building materials may have been removed. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet; or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business. The restoration step gets your home or business back to normal.

SERVPRO knows Mold

Here at SERVPRO of Centereach, Selden we understand what it takes to properly remediate a mold situation in Centereach, NY. Encountering mold can be worrisome for any homeowner, but SERVPRO is here to put your mind at ease. We have the right tools and trained professionals to get the job done right. Give us a call at (631) 468-3003 and we will be on our way to help.