Does Mold Remediation Require Demolition of My Livermore Home?

2/19/2021 (Permalink)

Mold in your Livermore home? Don't panic call SERVPRO today.

Regaining comfortable function: why SERVPRO provides mold removal

When fungal growth in your Livermore residence is prolific, you despair about available options. If investigation of building cavities reveals additional mold, tearing out significant portions of structural components might appear to be the only possibility to rid your home of the mold. 

Why SERVPRO? Mold Remediation Partnered with Repair and Rebuilding Expertise

Understanding why SERVPRO conducts mold remediation in Livermore using the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protocols clarifies this approach's benefits. Drift of moldy particles is significantly limited, and our business's general contracting license is reliable support to our efforts. Expect the following steps and results:

• SERVPRO's use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid tracking mold into living areas.

• Location of mold colonies that then defines the work area. 

Note: controlled demolition might be necessary to find hidden growth in cavities.

• Containment of work areas, including constructing temporary structures upon which 1.6 polyethylene, sides and top, prevent spread.

• Employment of negative air pressure air scrubbers to force the workspace atmosphere through HEPA filters and vent outdoors.

• Removal of mold colonies by:

• Brushing and scraping on non-porous surfaces.

• "Gentle" blasting of porous materials with substances like soda and dry ice to remove mold infiltrates and incapacitate embedded hyphae (root-like structures of mold) 

• Cleanup of treated spaces through:

• Wipe-downs with EPA-registered cleaners.
• Vacuuming with HEPA-filtered machinery.
• Double-bagging and lawful disposal mold materials as hazardous waste.

• Disinfection of space and surfaces using:

• Broadcast spraying or other application of EPA-registered antimicrobials to inhibit rebound.

• Elimination of leaks or other moisture sources fueling the mold outbreaks.

• Rebuilding areas where controlled demolition occurred.

One call to SERVPRO of Livermore lines up mold remediation, as well as expert, controlled demolition and rebuilding assistance. Contact us at (925) 341-9040 to learn about effective strategies.