Prospect, CT Mold Damage Remediation

As a small New Haven County community, Prospect is as impacted by humidity and harsh weather as Waterbury and other bigger cities. When mold threats develop, we can provide fast remediation for homes and businesses for more than 10,000 residents. We help with: 

  • Mold removal techniques
  • Mold inspections
  • Attic mold removal
  • Water/moisture management
  • Antimicrobial cleaning

What Containment Measures Help Prospect Homes for Remediation? 

One of the ways that our SERVPRO team can make restoration and remediation practices more efficient and productive is with containment measures. Plastic sheeting and non-physical barriers with air scrubbers and negative pressure systems keep the workspace easier to heat, dry, and clean. 

What Remediation Options Exist for Damaged Prospect Homes?  

Removing mold growth is not a universal system, so the affected contents and building materials must be identified. Mold inspections show the progress of active colonization and any affected surfaces and building materials to ensure that the appropriate cleaning and mold removal methods get started as soon as possible. 

What Can Be Done to Overcome Harsh Odors After Remediation? 

When you consider how overwhelming musty odors, it becomes a priority of our technicians to overcome these smells and get your home back to normal. Reducing odor severity occurs with surface cleaning and remediation, though full deodorization often requires our ozone machine or hydroxyl generator. 

Our main service page has more on mold removal and mold damage repairs.

SERVPRO of Waterbury

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (203) 757-5050

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

SERVPRO of Waterbury is locally owned and operated, so we are part of the Prospect community too. When you have a water or mold damage issue, we’re already nearby and ready to help. We’re also part of a network of over 2230, including special Disaster Recovery Teams placed strategically throughout the country to respond to large-scale fire, water, and storm disasters.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

We are trained mold damage specialists who get started quickly to get your home or business back to normal, with specific training and certifications to handle your restoration needs. 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 - (203) 757-5050

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

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 Prospect, CT 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

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

During the remediation process, it’s often necessary to remove porous building materials like subfloors, drywall, and carpet. The restoration step returns your Prospect, CT 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

Here at SERVPRO of Waterbury we understand what it takes to properly remediate a mold situation in Prospect, CT. 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 (203) 757-5050 and we will be on our way to help.