3 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Mold Remediation Company

9/22/2021 (Permalink)

When a home in one of our communities of Dale City, Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Lorton, Dumfries, and Quantico, is devastated by water damage from floods, broken pipes, or leaks, a homeowner may end up having to pay for costly repairs. If you leave water damage untreated, your property becomes susceptible to mold. Mold colonies form when mold spores find optimal conditions to survive. When these colonies develop, they rot the natural construction materials of a building. You should hire a mold cleaning service if your property has untreated water damage and has become rotted due to mold. Typical signs of mold are:

• Rotting wood
• Falling bathroom tiles
• Visible green sludge on walls and ceilings

Here are three reasons you should hire a mold remediation specialist:

1. They Will Help You Find Hidden Mold
   Bathroom tiles will fall when mold colonies consume the grout holding them up. Sometimes, mold can hide behind these tiles. A mold remediation company will first inspect your property to find hidden mold and places in your home with higher humidity levels.
2. They Will Dehumidify Your Property
   After a leak or a flood, materials that are affected can remain damp even after the water has been cleaned away. Dampened construction materials are ideal hosts for mold, especially if they are in a dark space. A mold remediation company will help dehumidify your property to keep mold from rotting wood, drywall, or grout.
3. They Can Help Restore Your Property
   A company specializing in mold remediation, such as SERVPRO of Dale City/Lake Ridge and SERVPRO of Woodbridge/Lorton, will help to restore materials that have mold damage. Along with dehumidifying, they can assist with repairing drywall, carpets, and paint. Depending on the severity of the damage, they can also help reconstruct entire rooms affected by mold.

If you have water damage that has been left untreated and has become a hotspot for mold, give our team a call to assist you in your cleanup and repairs. You can prevent costs from accruing by restoring water-damaged materials immediately. If you suspect you have microbial growth in your property, give us a call at 703-583-8484.  We’re always here to help!