Why Calling SERVPRO is the Best Decision for Dealing With Mold Damage Situations in Wilmington

12/15/2019 (Permalink)

Regardless whether a mold infestation happens in a home or a business, calling team SERVPRO for remediation is the right decision.

Successful Commercial Mold Damage Remediation in Wilmington 

No one wants to deal with mold growth in Wilmington. The stakes increase for business owners doing their best to cope with the challenge of microbial infestation in areas where the public visit or employees work. High on the list of concerns are health and safety regulations that evaluate problems like mold growth and abatement efforts when operating licenses are renewed, and premises monitored.

A local business had mold damage on their Wilmington campus, infesting the walls in a restroom. Bathrooms and other areas laced with plumbing lines and higher than average humidity levels are prone to mold growth. Proper mold remediation protocols must be followed in any space. In rooms where the potential for water spills, leaks, and increased relative humidity is elevated, repair of leaks and strict adherence to spill cleanup and water vapor removal via exhaust fans or dehumidifiers is critical. Minimizing moisture is the only sure way to limit mold growth. 

The business owner believed the mold growth had been addressed appropriately in the bathroom. Relief turned to dismay when evidence of mold resurfaced. If mold remediation does not follow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) procedures developed for schools and commercial spaces, the resurgence of mold damage is probable. Improperly corrected mold damage was the reason the business reached out to SERVPRO.

Conventional cleaning methods are not up to the task of clearing mold away. The diluted detergents, solvents, and soaps employed by housekeeping crews or inadequately trained mold technicians often contribute to the problem by adding water that fuels mold growth. Painting over the stains does not solve the problem. Mold continues to grow under paint.

As seen in the picture, a layer of paint covered the previous mold growth near the baseboard but did not prevent a rebound. Signs of the return of mold damage are apparent, including bubbling, discoloring, and peeling of the paint. As soon as the business noted the unsatisfactory results, SERVPRO received the call. 

We sent an experienced mold remediation project manager to evaluate the situation. Using moisture meters, crews sketched out the perimeters of the mold colony. Our crew followed the multi-step process mandated by the EPA:

• Containment of the Affected Area

• Removal of Mold Organisms and Mold-Infested Building Materials

• Scrupulous Cleanup of Debris 

• Bagging of Mold and Debris and Lawful Disposal

• Disinfection with EPA-Registered Products

Our construction division took over the task of repairing and rebuilding areas of the wall damaged by the mold and remediation actions. Holding both a general and a commercial contractor’s license allowed us to manage mold remediation and material restoration from start to finish. Clean inspection reports and the pride of providing clean restroom space to employees, customers, and the public is why SERVPRO ranks near the top of mold remediation service companies in the area.

Business owners need just one consultation to put SERVPRO of Hockessin / Elsmere on their list of reliable mold remediation contractors. Call us at (302) 992-0104 with any questions, and we would be happy to drop by for an assessment.

Contractor Licenses:

General: 1992104829

Residential: 1992104829

Commercial: 1992104829

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