Oyster Bay, NY Mold Damage Remediation

Discovering Mold in Your Oyster Bay Home 

The presence of mold and microbial growth might not always be glaring and obvious, and it is why so many Oyster Bay homeowners allow the problem to persist for so long. While several signals can indicate mold development possibilities, such as harsh musty odors or spotting on porous surfaces like drywall, the precise and most direct answers come from air sampling. Third-party mold inspectors and testing are required through our state and prevent predatory practices by less professional restoration and remediation companies. 

What Are the Most Efficient Remediation Strategies? 

Remediation focuses most on the removal of active colonization from impacted areas of your home. Whether this refers to exposed contents or porous drywall structures, mold colony removal often falls to a series of strategies. Because exposed materials and contents vary in the damage, they have endured, some require discarding and removal, while others might only need light surface cleaning. Some of the standard remediation approaches include: 

  • Antimicrobial Cleaning
  • Sanding 
  • Abrasive Cleaning/Soda Blasting 
  • Controlled Demolition/ Material Discarding 
  • Mold Inhibitors 

Post Mold Damage Build-Back

With general contractors on our roster, we can offer comprehensive in-house solutions that include efficient remediation and the repairs/build-back that your home requires after this damaging organism spreads through the property. It is recommended that any space more than 10 square feet damaged by mold growth, you should seek the experience and fast response of experienced remediators like our SERVPRO team. 

SERVPRO of Oyster Bay

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (516) 464-3300

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

SERVPRO of Oyster Bay is locally owned and operated, so we are part of the Oyster Bay 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 2270, 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 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 - (516) 464-3300

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 Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay, 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

SERVPRO of Oyster Bay has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Oyster Bay, NY. 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 (516) 464-3300 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.