How Long Does Mold Damage Cleanup Take in Newark?

3/30/2023 (Permalink)

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Newark Mold Remediation by SERVPRO Can Take as Little as Several Hours to a Few Days

Mold damage to your home in Newark can be distressing to find and potentially risky to clean up without professional assistance. However, certified restoration technicians can perform remediation in as little as several hours to a few days, with only the most extensive, flood-related disasters taking more than five to seven days. Microbial cleanup also entails the remediation of the conditions that allow them to spread continually.

SERVPRO mold damage cleanup technicians in Newark can reduce spores to pre-contamination levels and create a safe, clean space for homeowners with rebuilding services where needed. Mold removal services cannot guarantee complete microbial elimination due to microbes existing in all indoor areas on some level. However, professional cleaning ensures that the reduction of microbes is reinforced with measures that prevent continual growth after cleaning.

Factors That Can Affect Mold Cleanup Time

Professional remediation of microbes per Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) protocols addresses multiple factors contributing to home mold damage. 

Typical home microbial cleanup takes less than a week, usually between one and five days, depending on the level of contamination. It may take only several hours at most for small amounts of surface-level mold. Heavily contaminated buildings, such as those with extensive flood damage that can increase microbial growth, may take more time to repair and replace unsalvageable components.

SERVPRO professionals consult with homeowners about the mold cleanup process to formulate a comprehensive restoration plan, which can include:

• Containment procedures that prevent mold from spreading are implemented with polyethylene sheeting over doorways and vent registers. Technicians can also perform temporary duct sealing services to prevent HVAC from spreading spores during remediation
• Technicians can also clean contaminated sheet metal vents with OSHA-approved sanitizers and replace flex ducts impacted by mold.
• SERVPRO personal protective equipment (PPE) allows technicians to clean and remediate spores safely. PPE is decontaminated in a designated space to prevent mold damage from spreading unintentionally during cleanup
• SERVPRO crew members prevent spores from floating in the air with HEPA-filter air scrubbers that can lower local air pressure in a sealed room, which causes microbes to sink to the floor for thorough cleanup with vacuums that can catch microbes as minuscule as 0.3 microns
• Controlled demolition on unsalvageable sheetrock, insulation, and other components allows techs to prepare affected areas for structural repairs, reinstallation and repainting as needed

SERVPRO Equipment and Processes for Mold Remediation

SERVPRO’s cleanup protocols are quickly accomplished with industrial-grade restoration equipment designed to tackle small- and large-scale disasters.

• Sanitation with EPA-registered biocides
• Moisture extraction with portable or truck-mounted units that feature heater, pump, and vacuum systems
• Drying with axial or centrifugal air movers and low-grain refrigerant or desiccant dehumidifiers
• Odor control with sanitizers, granules, injectors, foggers, and debris removal
• Rebuilding services, such as drywall and carpet reinstallation, can return a property to a functional, clean, pre-contamination condition

Light mold contamination may only require surface-level cleaning with biocides. Still, small-scale microbial accumulations can lead to much more costly problems for Newark homeowners without fast action. SERVPRO’s observation of restoration industry best practices protects homeowners from risk while eliminating odors and other mold damage concerns.

SERVPRO of Newark is proud to say that We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster. Property owners can call (302) 733-7933 for 24-hour restoration services, including weekends and holidays.