Lake Zurich, IL Mold Damage Remediation

Because of the community getting built around our namesake body of water, many homes and businesses contend with a high amount of environmental moisture and groundwater. Prolonged moisture and damp areas of your home, especially the basement, can lead to the development and spread of microbial threats. When this impacts venues like the Concorde Banquets or the Ela Township Community Center, a single mold growth incident could impact hundreds. Our experienced remediation team can help with:

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

How Do Mold Specialists Remediate Microbial Threats in Lake Zurich? 

The development of mold in your home or business can be overwhelming to the structure and its occupants. No matter how rapidly the organism can spread in the house, having a qualified team to implement bulk material removal, containment barriers, mold removal, deodorization, and cleaning practices can help remove active colonies before the situation gets out of control.  

Can Contents Get Saved from Black Mold Damage in Lake Zurich Homes?

One of the focuses of our responding technicians is to address the impact of mold growth on the contents and personal belongings of the house. Relocation can often be a wise decision when items can get protected from harm in this manner. However, off-site surface cleaning, drying, and deodorization are usually needed at our nearby SERVPRO facility.

See the main service page for more on our attic mold removal and damage repairs.

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 Fire Disaster

A minor mold problem can quickly become a major infestation if left untreated. We can start the remediation process immediately after you contact us. A faster response lessens the mold damage, limits additional damage, and reduces the remediation 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 Lake Zurich 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

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 - (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

Our professionals use various containment procedures to prevent the spread of mold. We may use advanced containment procedures like negative air chambers to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to keep the mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process. All fans and heating and cooling systems will be turned off 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

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

SERVPRO of Buffalo Grove / Lake Zurich has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Lake Zurich, IL. 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 (847) 279-1940 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.