Saugus, MA Mold Damage Remediation

Being so directly connected to the Massachusetts Bay, Saugus homes and businesses contend with a high moisture content throughout the year. While this can impact families from Oaklandvale to Saugus Center, identifying the threat might be more challenging than property owners realize. Because mold growth occurs most often in low-traffic and under-ventilated areas of the house, you might not recognize when moisture conditions exceed these limitations. A fast response by remediation professionals can ensure that the appropriate actions happen immediately to protect your property as much as possible.

Mold Remediation and Colony Removal in Saugus Homes 

Certain structural elements and materials are more sensitive to the development of mold colonies than others. Organic matter like gypsum board commonly used in wall systems for residences has a high porosity, allowing it to quickly absorb moisture in the environment and become a target for mold spores circulating. Remediation seeks to find the most efficient and thorough method for removing active colonies and preventing recurrences. Some of the ways this can happen include: 

  • Controlled demolition
  • Surface sanding
  • Cleaning with antimicrobial products

Mold Odor Elimination for Saugus 

Odors are a standard signal for the development of mold colonies but continue to be an issue for families after early remediation completes. One of our technicians' final restoration steps is neutralizing these smells, which often begins with air filtration and odor counteractants. Deodorization combines equipment like air scrubbers and thermal/ULV foggers.

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SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (978) 744-0409

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 Saugus, West Lynn is locally owned and operated, so we’re already nearby and ready to help Saugus residents and business owners with any size mold contamination.

We proudly serve West Lynn, MA, Saugus, MA, 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 - (978) 744-0409

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 determine the scope of the mold damage by carefully inspecting your property for visible signs of mold. Since mold can be hidden, 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

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

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

SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Saugus, MA. We have seen the distress homeowners experience upon finding mold at their property. SERVPRO can help calm any mold concerns. Our trained professionals have the equipment and knowledge it takes to properly remediate mold. Call (978) 744-0409 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.