Though these services may be necessary for your property, you may not know much about them. After all, remediation and restoration services are generally only utilized once or twice a lifetime. If you have never experienced a mold situation, it can make the situation even more challenging and confusing to endure. United Water Restoration Group of New Orleans would like to discuss mold remediation in New Orleans and what to expect from our services.
Mold spores are present in virtually every room, with the average spore count being anywhere from 200 to 700 spores. These spores are typically harmless. However, an increased presence can cause lingering and immediate problems. It can cause significantly reduced air quality and pose several health risks. Continuous exposure to mold can cause both delayed and immediate allergic reactions. These reactions can involve irritation of the mouth, eyes, and throat as well as difficulty breathing.
Mold becomes a real problem when it begins forming into mold colonies. Mold colonies can begin forming and spreading in 24-72 hours. Colonies are an issue because they cause continuous damage to your property and will continue to grow unless addressed. These colonies reduce air quality by continuously releasing mold spores into the air.
Mold colonies can grow on the following materials:
Mold remediation can help you through a difficult event at your business or home. While these services may be required, you may be curious as to what these services entail. Each mold situation is different and may require a different approach to address all damages.
While the approach and timeframe may differ, here are some of the general steps you can expect from mold remediation services in New Orleans:
The first step to using our remediation services is to contact our service line. Our service line at (504) 882-0000 can place you in direct contact with one of our trained professionals.
Our technicians offer flexible scheduling, we can schedule a time that is most convenient for you and your property. Once we’ve arrived at your property, our team will begin inspecting and assessing your property. This will give us a better understanding of the situation and how to move forward.
The next step for our team is to begin containment measures and protocols. This should be done as quickly as possible to prevent a single-room issue from growing into a multi-room infestation.
During this step, our goal is to purify the air in affected rooms. Utilizing HEPA filters and powerful vacuums, we remove as many spores as possible.
During this stage of our mold remediation process, we start disposing of affected building materials like wallpaper, insulation, carpeting, and drywall. These materials generally are not salvageable and will need to be replaced.
The final stage of mold remediation in New Orleans is to return your property back to its normal, pre-loss conditions. That means removing the mold, cleaning all affected areas, restoring them, and protecting them against a future outbreak. This preparation stage has our technicians take aim at correcting the source of the problem and administering antimicrobial treatments. These treatments will help prevent future mold growth on your property.
Are you seeking mold remediation in New Orleans? United Water Restoration Group of New Orleans can assist you. Our technicians are trained and certified in handling even the most extensive mold outbreaks.
Our service line at (504) 882-0000 can place you in direct contact with one of our trained and certified technicians in a matter of minutes. If you are experiencing mold and need assistance, do not hesitate to contact us! Our technicians can assist you through every step of the mold remediation process in New Orleans!
What to Expect From Mold Remediation in New Orleans
