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Improve Your Health and Environment with Proper Steps for Mold Remediation

August 29, 2018

Mold is more than just unsightly. If you are living with mold, you are living with a health hazard. Your best bet is to have the mold removed from your home immediately, so you can improve both your environment and your health. Find out how mold cleanup Santa Rosa services and other tips can assist you.

Locating the Source of the Problem

First and foremost, you need to locate the source of your mold issue. Moisture is often the most common cause for mold growth. Once mold spores come in contact with a damp surface, it provides the right conditions for growth. Therefore, you need to locate sources of moisture, such as leaks or structural damages that let moisture in and eliminate them.

Create a Plan of Attack

Once you identify a mold problem in your home, you should create a plan of attack. Your best bet is to contact a mold remediation specialist in Santa Rosa. A specialist can assess the damages and create a plan that best suits your health, the environment, and your budget. The specialist will likely take pictures and discuss everything with a supervisor so he or she can create the proper plan.

Contamination Assessment

The specialist and his or her supervisor will use the pictures to assess the mold contamination level. Serious levels of contamination may require the replacement of sheetrock, insulation, and more. Mild contamination levels, however, will require a lot less work. Therefore, you should make sure you contact a mold removal specialist as soon as you notice any level of contamination.

The Work Begins

Once a plan is put into place, a professional will begin working on mold remediation. The amount of work required will depend on the severity of the mold contamination level. Keep in mind that you may want to vacate the area until the experts finish clearing all traces of mold from your apartment.

Finalizing the Details

Once the specialist finishes with the mold remediation process, he or she will finalize the details with you. Make sure you inspect the work to make sure there are no longer any signs of mold. Professionals want to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the work they provide. Therefore, they are not happy until you are happy.

If you would like to learn more about mold cleanup in Santa Rosa, contact Bravo Restoration & Construction for more information today.

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