If You Have A Mold Issue In Your Harriman Home Our Specialists Can Help!

2/20/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Loudon & Roane Counties are experts in cleaning mold from your home.

Mold Damage Restoration For Your Harriman Residence

The dreaded mold that every homeowner in Harriman never wants to see needs a few conditions to be able to grow. Understanding these can help you keep the mold from invading your family’s space. Mold needs things such as mold spores, a food source like drywall or wood, darkness, moisture, warmth, oxygen, and enough time (most molds can start growing in only 24-48 hours when the conditions are ideal).

What do you do when you find mold and mold damage in your Harriman home? You shouldn’t try to clean an infestation on your own, as typical household cleaners are not good enough to thoroughly clean it up. Instead, reach out to our professionally trained staff at SERVPRO. We have all the tools and training that is needed, plus the proper equipment, to rid your home of the nasty stuff and keep it from spreading further.

Because of the short time mold needs to make itself known, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at any time. Our SERVPRO techs waste no time arriving at your home to help. We first contain the affected area with plastic sheeting to prevent clean areas of your home from becoming infected while we clean. We can use different methods of cleaning depending on the surface that the mold is on, and some porous materials like drywall may need to be removed and replaced to dispose of the mold properly.

Humidity is a huge culprit of mold. If the weather has been especially humid for a few days or you live in an area where humidity is high naturally, mold growing in your home can be a common sight. Ensure your home is well ventilated in these cases.

Leaking pipes or roofs can also create mold. These types of leaks can be the worst, as they can go unnoticed for a time, allowing the mold time to start growing and then to spread. Make sure you are regularly inspecting your roof for damage to avoid those types of leaks.

Even cold surfaces can be a problem, as they can create condensation. The condensation collects on cold concrete floors and metal pipes. Anywhere condensation collects are primes spots for the growth of mold.

Another common cause of mold is water building up in the ground around the foundation of your home, which is why you need to ensure the ground is sloping away from your home rather than towards it. If needed, some landscaping can be done to prevent this, or you can even dig ditches or drains to channel the water away from your structure.

SERVPRO of Loudon & Roane Counties are experts in cleaning mold from your home in Tellico Village, Kingston, or Rockwood. Hopefully, it won’t be an issue for you, but if you find an infestation for any reason, get in touch with our crew right away by dialing (865) 986-3015.

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