Buffalo Grove, IL Mold Damage Remediation

With a population nearing 42,000, many properties contend with threats like mold growth every year. Combined with larger cultural and historic locations like the Raupp Memorial Museum or shopping areas like Buffalo Grove Town Center, these microbial concerns can be more widespread and affect more people. As leading mold removal experts, we can develop a plan to eliminate active mold colonization in your house by helping with:

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

What Are the Best Removal Strategies for Black Mold in Buffalo Grove?

Black mold can be a concerning development in area homes, but it is not without the ability to remove and restore. Our experienced professionals must inspect the affected hosting material and determine its condition before choosing the appropriate remediation strategy to resolve the colonization. Substrates like sheetrock cannot withstand prolonged exposure to microbial threats, making them a common choice for controlled demolition and build back versus denser materials that are not so easily overwhelmed by spreading organisms. 

Is Mold Hazardous in Your Buffalo Grove Home?

Understanding how black mold impacts your property can ensure that the appropriate urgency is assigned to mold remediation and mold removal tactics. Volatile organic compounds present from colonies can cause health effects for those exposed to mold organisms. The spread of the spores and colonies also attributes to the destruction of hosting materials. 

See more about mold remediation and mold removal strategies here.

SERVPRO of Buffalo Grove/Lake Zurich

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (847) 279-1940

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 Disaster

Mold spreads quickly, so a minor mold infestation can quickly escalate into a major problem. We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you contact us. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Buffalo Grove/Lake Zurich is close by and ready to respond to your mold damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Buffalo Grove community and want to pitch in and help make our community the best it can be.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

We specialize in water and mold damage restoration, with advance training in restoration techniques and the experience and specialized equipment to quickly restore your property.  Learn about our water damage 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 - (847) 279-1940

The mold cleanup and restoration process begins when you call us. Our representative will ask a series of questions to help us determine the necessary equipment, resources, and personnel.

Step 2: Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

We determine the scope of the mold damage by carefully inspecting your property for visible signs of mold. Since mold can be hidden, 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 Buffalo Grove, IL 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

We use powerful air scrubbers, HEPA vacuums, and other filtration equipment to remove microscopic mold spores out of the air. This air filtration process and our mold containment process help to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process.

Step 5: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

The mold remediation process depends on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces on which the mold appears. We’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. It may be necessary to remove and dispose of mold-infested porous materials, like drywall and carpeting, to remediate heavy mold growth.

Step 6: Cleaning Contents and Sanitizing

We clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, clothing, and other restorable items affected by mold, using a variety of cleaning techniques to clean and disinfect your belongings. We’re 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

Here at SERVPRO of Buffalo Grove/Lake Zurich we understand what it takes to properly remediate a mold situation in Buffalo Grove, IL. Encountering mold can be worrisome for any homeowner, but SERVPRO is here to put your mind at ease. We have the right tools and trained professionals to get the job done right. Give us a call at (847) 279-1940 and we will be on our way to help.