Where to begin when you suspect you have mold.

12/15/2017 (Permalink)

Call us today with any questions of your suspect mold problems!

Now that the storms seem to have passed from our exciting storm season, most Floridians have picked up the pieces and begun the rebuilding process or have mostly completed it.  One of the lasting affects of storm damage can happen well after the storm... mold.  In many cases mold is visible, but many times mold hides where we can't see it, detected only by an odor or sometimes health issues.  When you suspect mold what is the first step you should take as a home or business owner?  The first step should be contacting a mold assessor.  Many people do not know that in the state of Florida the same company cannot test or assess your mold problem as well as remediate it.  This is meant to protect the consumer against sub-par testing and remediation by untrustworthy restoration companies.  Once testing has been completed by your mold assessor, they will construct a protocol for your mold remediator to follow.  Once work is completed your mold assessor will perform post remediation testing to show remediation was successful.  Many remediation companies do not inform potential customers of mold assessment and testing, opting for a general protocol in remediation with no standards or post testing to show mold spores at a normal levels when the work has been completed.  Here at SERVPRO of Alachua County West, we prefer to hold ourselves to the highest standards and inform our potential customers of the best way possible to handle their possible mold remediation and encourage mold assessment for the best experience and results possible.