Bellport, NY Mold Damage Remediation

What Follows Discovering Mold in Your Bellport Home?

Being an area known for moist conditions and a humid climate, shorefront properties especially combat elevated moisture content that can encourage the growth of mold colonies in Bellport homes and businesses. This same high humidity can get experienced for properties in proximity to Hedges Creek, Peat Hole Pond, and Dunton Lake. These bodies of water can amplify moisture conditions to facilitate the development and spread of a mold organism. 

Does Mold Remediation Differ from Mold Removal? 

Mold removal is a misleading term that makes the work seem more absolute, even though this outcome is not possible or remotely cost-effective for the customer. SERVPRO of Patchogue does not make broad claims, such as removing all of the mold spores in your house. With many homes throughout Howell's Point, Mother's Beach, and the Bellport Marina, mold growth must get treated directly with several remediation strategies that vary based on severity and positioning. These include:

  • Sanding
  • Soda Blasting
  • Abrasive Cleaning
  • Antimicrobial Treatment
  • Controlled Demolition

Mold Damage Repairs 

With a team of in-house contractors that respond with our remediation technicians, we can address controlled demolition needs and the repairs necessary to prevent mold recurrences. Because containment and limited exposure are vital for medical facilities like Long Island Community Hospital, final restoration like reconstruction must happen as soon as possible. Once active colonies have gotten removed from structural elements and contents in the house, our professionals can replace discarded materials. 

SERVPRO of Patchogue

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (631) 924-1801

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 Emergency

In as little as 48 hours, a minor mold issue can quickly spread through a home or business. Once you contact us, we’re dedicated to starting the remediation process quickly. This fast response lessens the mold damage, limits additional damage, and reduces the remediation cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Patchogue is locally owned and operated, so we’re already nearby and ready to help Bellport residents and business owners with any size mold contamination.

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Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

We specialize in water and mold damage restoration, with advance training in restoration techniques and the experience and specialized equipment to quickly restore your property.  Learn about our water damage 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) 924-1801

The mold cleanup and restoration process begins when you call us. Our representative will ask a series of questions to help us determine the necessary equipment, resources, 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

To keep the mold spores from spreading further, we will use various mold containment procedures. Our professionals may use physical barriers and negative air pressure to isolate the contaminated area and to help prevent the mold spores from spreading through your Bellport, NY home or business. Also, we’ll turn off the property’s fans and heating and cooling systems to prevent the spread of mold.

Step 4: Air Filtration

We use powerful air scrubbers, HEPA vacuums, and other filtration equipment to remove microscopic mold spores out of the air. This air filtration process and our mold containment process help to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process.

Step 5: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

The mold remediation process depends on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces on which the mold appears. We’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. It may be necessary to remove and dispose of mold-infested porous materials, like drywall and carpeting, to remediate heavy mold growth.

Step 6: Cleaning Contents and Sanitizing

SERVPRO of Patchogue will use a variety of cleaning techniques and products to clean your furnishings and personal belongings. Since mold infestations also cause a persistent musty odor, our professionals are also trained to remove odors and provide deodorization using fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

During the remediation process, it’s often necessary to remove porous building materials like subfloors, drywall, and carpet. The restoration step returns your Bellport, NY home or business back to normal. Depending on the severity of mold damage, the restoration step may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, or it may involve a substantial reconstruction project.

SERVPRO knows Mold

In Bellport, NY, SERVPRO of Patchogue is ready to tackle and resolve any mold issues that arise. SERVPRO professionals understand the anxiety that can happen when a homeowner uncovers mold. Let us help put your worries to rest. Our knowledgeable crew is ready with the gear needed to tackle any mold job. Reach us at (631) 924-1801 - We’re ready to activate our team to remediate your mold.