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Advance SERVPRO Mold Inspections, Remediations, and Removal Help Homeowners Save

As the Before Photo shows, SERVPRO professionals were called to restore an Advance home after a sewage backup required both water damage cleanup and mold remediation. Mold removal can be required as little as 24 hours after a water-related disaster. Fortunately, Advance SERVPRO technicians have access to EPA-registered biocides that address contamination from microbes and debris in a sewage cleanup scenario. Technicians are trained to perform mold remediation services per Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) guidelines. Emergency-response water damage and mold removal can be rendered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

SERVPRO Performs Advance Mold Removal 24/7 Per IICRC Standards

SERVPRO technicians receive extensive training in water removal and mold remediation, including in scenarios like the Advance sewage backup depicted in the Before Photo. Water damage was extensive enough to warp and buckle drywall and render baseboards unsalvageable. SERVPRO professionals, dressed in proper personal protective equipment, removed unsalvageable, moldy drywall and flooring while preparing the Advance home for structural drying and mold removal with HEPA-filter vacuums and filtration devices. Moisture extraction is the first major step to returning a property to a clean, safe condition per SERVPRO standards and restoration industry benchmarks.

Advance Mold Remediation Performed by Certified SERVPRO Technicians

SERVPRO’s mold remediation procedures for the affected Advance property depicted in the Before and After Photos include extraction, structural drying, and sanitation. Mold containment procedures, such as establishing negative air pressure in the affected area, are essential components that ensure that mold spores do not spread. Structural drying with centrifugal air movers and low-grain refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifiers replaces humid air from surfaces with warm, dry air. This process not only returns Advance structural materials and contents to a preloss state but also reduces moisture levels to a level that does not allow mold to thrive.

Advance Mold Remediation Includes SERVPRO Odor Control

After structural drying, Advance SERVPRO Odor Control Technicians (OCTs) can focus on water and black mold odor removal. Odor control in a sewage backup is likely to include tools like sprayers that can eject EPA-registered biocides at 50 psi. Scented granules at ventilation intakes are another effective method of broad-spectrum odor control. Commercial-grade deodorizer units can fog a property with solutions that eliminate odor-causing particles. HEPA-filter air scrubbers can catch microbes as small as 0.3 microns in size. SERVPRO’s broad array of odor removal tools are essential to performing comprehensive Advance water damage repairs.

SERVPRO Mold Remediation and Rebuilding Services Restore Advance Properties

Cleaning up after a sewer backup is a daunting task for any homeowner to consider. With this in mind, Advance SERVPRO professionals perform property restoration and repair services after mitigation. SERVPRO’s rebuilding skills ensured that an Advance home’s damaged drywall, flooring, and wall studs are sanitary and safe after sewage cleanup, as shown in the After Photo. This restoration firm coordinates with homeowners and insurance adjusters along the way to provide water removal and mold remediation services that are compliant with the property owner’s insurance policy.