mold remediation

Mold remediation is necessary whenever you have mold growing inside your property. While mold spores are common outdoors and in the environment, when mold begins growing in your walls, ceilings and other building materials it’s a big cause for concern. 

Not only can mold spores cause illness and irritation, particularly for those with respiratory issues, but it can also be an indication of a bigger problem. Mold will not grow indoors without an adequate source of water, so if you have unexplained mold it’s likely you are also dealing with a leak or water intrusion that may also be damaging your property. When in doubt, always call in a professional for help.

Mold remediation is the process of containing, treating, and safely removing mold growth that is occurring in your property. It is a multi-step process designed to remove the mold and remedy the conditions that allowed it to grow in the first place.

1. Assessing the Mold Situation: Professionals assess the extent of the mold growth and identify signs of a water leak or intrusion that can explain the mold growth. 
2. Containing the Mold: After it's determined where mold growth is occurring, the area is contained to prevent mold spores from spreading to other areas of your property. We use plastic sheeting, negative air pressure, and HEPA filtration as part of our containment measures.
3. Removing the Mold: This step may involve physically removing porous materials contaminated with mold and cleaning, HEPA vacuuming or sanding hard surfaces with mold growth.
4. Drying the Area: A key step in the process, we'll make sure your property is thoroughly dried using fans, dehumidifiers, and other equipment to prevent mold the mold from returning.
5. Cleaning and Disinfecting: All surfaces and materials remaining in the affected area are cleaned and disinfected to eliminate any remaining spores and prevent future growth.
   

While the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between mold removal and mold remediation services. While both processes aim to manage mold, they differ in their approach, scope, and effectiveness.

1. Mold Removal:

• Objective: Physically remove the mold that is present and visibly growing on surfaces in your property.
• Process: Often includes removing contaminated materials and removing mold from hard surfaces where the spores exist at the surface.
• Scope: Mold removal is narrow in scope and includes the removal and treatment of mold growth. Mold removal does not address the cause of the mold.
• Limitation: Mold growth can reappear if the moisture problem persists or there are areas of hidden mold that are not properly addressed.
• Suitability: Best suited for small, localized mold issues where surface contamination is not widespread.

1. Mold Remediation:

• Objective: Mold remediation includes mold removal, but also seeks to permanent resolve your mold problem by identify and remediating the cause of the growth.
• Process: All affected areas are identified and contained. We will identify the root cause of the mold growth and create a plan for remediation to ensure the mold does not return. Then we'll physically treat and remove the mold growing in your property.
• Scope: Mold remediation is broad in scope and includes containment, air filtration, cleaning, and moisture control measures to prevent mold’s return.
• Effectiveness: Mold remediation is more effective than mold removal at preventing a recurrence.
• Suitability: Mold remediation is recommended whether there is a large area of mold growth or your property has chronic moisture issues.

Both mold removal and mold remediation are important, and every mold remediation project involves at least some mold removal. No matter the size and scope of your project, you can call True North Restoration of Savannah, GA to take care of your mold problem using the best approach possible to ensure the longest-lasting results. Give us a call today to get started.

Mold remediation may be covered by your property insurance policy. You should always review your individual policy and ensure you understand you coverage. Some policies have exclusions for mold damage, especially when it's not directly linked to a covered water damage loss. Some policies have additional riders for mold removal.



If your loss is covered, True North Restoration will work closely with your insurance company to streamline the claims process so restore your property as soon as possible.

True North Restoration of Savannah, GA provides comprehensive mold remediation services to return your property back to a clean, healthy enforcement as soon as possible. We understand your urgency in getting this resolved as soon as possible. Our team will arrive equipped to assess and treat mold problems efficiently, protecting your property from suffering any additional damage from the mold.