Magnolia, WA Mold Damage Remediation

When water damage occurs in a home, mold infestations can quickly arise, spreading within 48-72 hours. To effectively address this problem, it's crucial to rely on professionals with the right training and experience. If you suspect a mold issue in your Magnolia property, turn to SERVPRO of Seattle Central and South & Mercer Island for inspection, assessment, and remediation.

At SERVPRO, we provide 24-hour emergency service and swift response to any size disaster. Our highly trained mold remediation technicians utilize specialized equipment to handle the task efficiently. As a trusted leader in the restoration industry, we are locally owned and operated, ensuring a personal connection to the Magnolia community.

Understanding mold is essential. While it's impossible to completely remove all mold, our professionals focus on addressing moisture sources and conducting thorough mold remediation. Mold thrives on moisture and can produce allergens, irritants, and toxins. By promptly addressing mold issues, we limit further damage and reduce remediation costs.

Our mold remediation process involves emergency contact, inspection, mold containment, air filtration, mold removal, cleaning, sanitizing, and restoration. We prioritize containment procedures to prevent mold spread and use advanced equipment for air filtration. Depending on the severity of the infestation, we may remove mold-infested materials and provide restoration services.

SERVPRO of Seattle Central and South & Mercer Island

24-Hour Emergency Service
Faster to Any Size Disaster
Highly Trained Mold Remediation Technicians
Specialized Mold Remediation Equipment
A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
Locally Owned and Operated

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (206) 282-9500

Understanding Mold

Confusion and misunderstanding surround the topic of mold and mold remediation. Some restoration businesses even make claims to remove all mold from a building. This is a fallacy. Mold spores occur naturally almost everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. These microscopic spores float along in the air and can enter a home or business through windows and HVAC systems. Consider these 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 Emergency

In as little as 48 hours, a minor mold issue can quickly spread through a home or business. Once you contact us, we’re dedicated to starting the remediation process quickly. This fast response lessens the mold damage, limits additional damage, and reduces the remediation cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

SERVPRO of Seattle Central and South & Mercer Island is locally owned and operated, so we are part of the Magnolia community too. When you have a water or mold damage issue, we’re already nearby and ready to help. We’re also part of a network of over 2270, including special Disaster Recovery Teams placed strategically throughout the country to respond to large-scale fire, water, and storm disasters.

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 - (206) 282-9500

We’re available 24 hours, 7 days a week to answer your phone call. Our consultant will guide you through this process, asking questions that will allow us to better understand your situation and to determine the needed equipment and personnel.

Step 2: Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

We carefully inspect your property for visible signs of mold. Mold feeds on cellulose and water and can be hidden from plain view. 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 Magnolia, WA 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

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

SERVPRO of Seattle Central and South & Mercer Island will use a variety of cleaning techniques and products to clean your furnishings and personal belongings. Since mold infestations also cause a persistent musty odor, our professionals are also trained to remove odors and provide deodorization using fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

During the remediation process, it’s often necessary to remove porous building materials like subfloors, drywall, and carpet. The restoration step returns your Magnolia, WA home or business back to normal. Depending on the severity of mold damage, the restoration step may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, or it may involve a substantial reconstruction project.

SERVPRO knows Mold

SERVPRO of Seattle Central and South & Mercer Island has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Magnolia, WA. 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 (206) 282-9500 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.