Smyrna, GA Mold Damage Remediation

When water damage strikes your Smyrna home, mold can quickly become a pervasive issue, spreading within 48-72 hours. Recognizing the potential home hazards associated with mold, it's crucial to engage professionals with the right training and experience for effective mold remediation. If you suspect mold in your Smyrna property, trust SERVPRO of Southeast Cobb to inspect, assess, and remediate the issue promptly.

Key Mold Remediation Features

  • 24-Hour Emergency Service - Our highly trained mold remediation technicians are available around the clock, ready to respond to any size mold emergency in Smyrna.
  • Faster to Any Size Disaster -Swift action is vital in containing mold growth and minimizing damage. Our rapid response reduces the risk of further complications and lowers restoration costs.
  • Local Ownership, National Resources - As a locally owned and operated business, we are an integral part of the Smyrna community. Backed by national resources, we offer unparalleled mold remediation services.

SERVPRO of Southeast Cobb: Premier Mold Remediation Experts in Smyrna, GA

Contrary to the misconception of complete mold removal, microscopic mold spores exist everywhere, making it impossible to eliminate all mold. Mold spores enter homes through various means, thriving on moisture and quickly forming colonies. Before remediation, addressing water or moisture sources is crucial to prevent mold recurrence.

Our thorough mold remediation process includes emergency contact, inspection, mold damage assessment, containment, air filtration, removal of mold and infested materials, cleaning, sanitizing, and restoration. Each step is tailored to the unique characteristics of the mold damage scenario.

SERVPRO of Southeast Cobb

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (770) 779-9373

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 are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Southeast Cobb is locally owned and operated, so we’re already nearby and ready to help Smyrna residents and business owners with any size mold contamination.

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Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

We are trained mold damage specialists who get started quickly to get your home or business back to normal, with specific training and certifications to handle your restoration needs. 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 - (770) 779-9373

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 Smyrna, GA 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

We use powerful air scrubbers, HEPA vacuums, and other filtration equipment to remove microscopic mold spores out of the air. This air filtration process and our mold containment process help to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process.

Step 5: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

The mold remediation process depends on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces on which the mold appears. We’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. It may be necessary to remove and dispose of mold-infested porous materials, like drywall and carpeting, to remediate heavy mold growth.

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

During the remediation process, it’s often necessary to remove porous building materials like subfloors, drywall, and carpet. The restoration step returns your Smyrna, GA 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

Here at SERVPRO of Southeast Cobb we understand what it takes to properly remediate a mold situation in Smyrna, GA. Encountering mold can be worrisome for any homeowner, but SERVPRO is here to put your mind at ease. We have the right tools and trained professionals to get the job done right. Give us a call at (770) 779-9373 and we will be on our way to help.