Northeast St. Petersburg, FL Mold Damage Remediation

Because St. Petersburg is water-bound on several sides, its 270,000 residents often contend with conditions ideal for mold and microbial development throughout the year. From cultural centers like the Morean Arts Center and the Mahaffey Theater to condos ideal for the snowbirds that migrate to the coast during the cooler seasons, a trusted team of mold remediation specialists can help to overcome damage with mold removal strategies for: 

  • Mold remediation
  • Bathroom mold removal
  • Black mold
  • Attic mold
  • Mold specialists

How Many Mold Remediation Strategies Work in Northeast St. Petersburg Homes?

Area homes and businesses must contend with multiple mold types and locations for colonies, making it impossible to have just one kind of mold removal strategy implemented on a particular site. Our fast response to microbial threats can ensure that we provide the appropriate mold remediation method to suit the type of damage and the hosting material. Surface treatment solutions often are the most popular when structural degradation has not occurred to an irreparable state. Some of these options include power sanding and abrasive cleaning.

Does Mold Removal in Northeast St. Petersburg Homes Eliminate Odors?

The presence of strong, musty odors after the mold removal is not uncommon. Deodorization is often one of the final steps of mold remediation to provide comfortable living conditions for returning occupants of the house. Deodorization uses multiple tools, including foggers and hydroxyl generators.  

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SERVPRO of NE St. Petersburg

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (727) 522-0000

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 Emergency

In as little as 48 hours, a minor mold issue can quickly spread through a home or business. Once you contact us, we’re dedicated to starting the remediation process quickly. This fast response lessens the mold damage, limits additional damage, and reduces the remediation cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of NE St. Petersburg is locally owned and operated, so we’re already nearby and ready to help Northeast St. Petersburg residents and business owners with any size mold contamination.

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Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

As water and mold damage specialists, we have the experience, the expertise, and the advanced training that enables us to get your property restored quickly and thoroughly. Learn about our water and mold 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 - (727) 522-0000

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 carefully inspect your property for visible signs of mold. Mold feeds on cellulose and water and can be hidden from plain view. 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 Northeast St. Petersburg, FL 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

Our specialized filtration equipment allows our professionals to capture microscopic mold spores out of the air. We utilize powerful “air scrubbers” and HEPA vacuums to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process. 

Step 5: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

Depending on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces involved, the mold remediation process can vary significantly. In general, we’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. Depending on the severity of the infestation, we may need to remove drywall, carpeting, and other porous materials.

Step 6: Cleaning Contents and Sanitizing

SERVPRO of NE St. Petersburg 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

Depending on the level of mold damage, drywall, subfloors, and other building materials may have been removed. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet; or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business. The restoration step gets your home or business back to normal.

SERVPRO knows Mold

SERVPRO of NE St. Petersburg has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Northeast St. Petersburg, FL. 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 (727) 522-0000 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.