Waterbury, CT Mold Damage Remediation

With so many historic properties and landmarks through districts like Bank Street, we must provide suitable remediation solutions when aging structures and modern homes suffer mold and microbial threats. Our SERVPRO team has several mold removal techniques to help.

What Remediation Is Best for Waterbury Homes? 

Because there are multiple mold removal and remediation approaches possible for homes and businesses, this process is not one-size-fits-all. Careful planning goes into choosing the best remediation option, beginning with the results of mold inspections. Depending on where mold is located, various approaches like surface treatment or controlled demolition could be needed. We help with:

  • Bathroom mold removal
  • Basement mold remediation
  • Attic mold removal 
  • Post-flooding mold remediation 

What Makes Bathroom Mold Removal a Challenge?  

The bathroom can be a traumatic place for mold damage and microbial growth, namely because of how quickly mold spores can spread through the rest of the house. Containment is vital to regulate temperature, humidity, and airflow for evaporative drying and more efficient mold removal and remediation.  

Can Odors Get Removed from Damaged Waterbury Homes? 

Odors are one of the most challenging post-mold obstacles that exist for local homes and businesses. Often these harsh, musty smells can be enough to keep a businesses’ doors closed, so we work fast to find ways to lessen the severity and ultimately eliminate these smells.  

Find out more about mold inspections, remediation, and removal here.

SERVPRO of Waterbury

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

Understanding Mold

Microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere, outdoors and indoors, making it impossible to remove all mold from a home or business. Some restoration businesses advertise “mold removal” and even guarantee to remove all mold, which is a fallacy. Consider the following mold 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 Disaster

Mold spreads quickly, so a minor mold infestation can quickly escalate into a major problem. We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you contact us. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Waterbury is close by and ready to respond to your mold damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Waterbury community and want to pitch in and help make our community the best it can be.

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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

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 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

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 Waterbury, 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

SERVPRO of Waterbury has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Waterbury, CT. 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 (203) 757-5050 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.