Greensboro Mold Remediation That Fixes the Cause

Why Mold Shows Up

EPA guidance is to dry water-damaged areas within 24 to 48 hours to keep mold from growing. Hidden leaks are the usual culprit because nobody sees them until there's a smell or a stain. Crawl spaces with poor ventilation, attics under roof leaks and basements with seepage are other common spots.

Our Remediation Steps

1. Find the moisture. Meters and thermal imaging show where water is or was.
2. Contain. Sheeting and a negative-pressure setup hold spores inside the work zone.
3. Remove. Contaminated drywall, insulation and carpet are bagged and taken out.
4. Clean. Framing and hard surfaces are HEPA-vacuumed and wiped.
5. Dry. Dehumidifiers bring materials back to normal moisture.
6. Close up. We rebuild only after the leak is repaired.

When You Can Do It Yourself

EPA guidance says a patch smaller than about 10 square feet is usually something a homeowner can handle. Wear gloves, goggles and an N-95 respirator, scrub hard surfaces with detergent and water, and dry them completely. Anything larger, or growth inside walls or HVAC systems, is worth a professional look.

Prevention Basics

• Repair leaks quickly and dry anything wet within a day or two.
• Keep indoor humidity under 60 percent; EPA notes 30 to 50 percent is ideal.
• Vent bathrooms, dryers and kitchens to the outside.
• Keep gutters clear and grade sloping away from the foundation.

After a burst line, dry it right to avoid mold; read about frozen pipe damage in Greensboro. For our full service list, go to the Greensboro water damage home page.