Mould Remediation Services

Mould contamination continues to receive increased attention in the media and is a rapidly growing concern for homeowners, property managers, insurance providers and restoration companies. Mould can grow in as little as 48 hours any time excessive moisture is present indoors, whether the moisture is the result of a flood, a slow leak, a broken pipe, or just high humidity. Indoor mould contamination has been identified as a major contributor to allergies and poor indoor air quality. Despite the rapidly growing body of knowledge about mould, it remains the subject of a lot of confusion. We hope that this information will help you to make better decisions.

As members of the IICRC, we follow the S-500 and S-520 standards whenever dealing with mould contamination.

What is mould?

We have probably all encountered mould at one time or another. It might have been in the shower, or on a stale piece of bread or wet drywall. Mould is a microscopic life form found in all parts of the world. It is part of the natural decay process of organic materials. There are many different species of mould, and while they are diverse, they share some common characteristics:

Why is it a problem?

What is a reasonable and safe response?

The best way to deal with mould is to prevent it from happening. If the drying of wet building materials is commenced within 24 hours (assuming clean water), the chances of preventing mould growth are excellent. If building materials remain wet, it is inevitable that mould will start to grow. Therefore, addressing and eliminating moisture problems is the critical first step. Simply put, “Got Moisture? Got mould!”

However, once mould is present, drying is not enough. mouldy materials must be either removed or decontaminated. This process is called remediation, which means “to remedy” or “to cure”. Proper remediation procedures will be determined by the size, scope and nature of the mould contamination.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a helpful guidebook for homeowners about the cleanup and prevention of mould problems in homes. This booklet, entitled A Brief Guide to Mould, Moisture and Your Home, can help you decide when you can handle mould cleanup yourself and when you should call a professional. The booklet is available on the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html.

ServiceMaster of Muskoka and Parry Sound Disaster Restoration can help

In the midst of all the hype and hysteria about mould, ServiceMaster of Muskoka and Parry Sound Disaster Restoration is committed to maintaining a reasonable, prudent and responsible position.

All ServiceMaster of Muskoka and Parry Sound Disaster Restoration Quality Restoration Vendors and Certified Remediation Staff have completed intensive mould remediation training and have received instruction in the proper procedures for handling mould claims. We are prepared to handle any mould claim, from small (10 square feet or less) to large.

Address the issues promptly

Just how far reaching the effects of mould may be is yet to be determined. What is clear is that living or working in a mouldy home or building is ill advised. The obvious response is to address water intrusion issues promptly and thoroughly, before mould has a chance to grow. ServiceMaster of Muskoka and Parry Sound Disaster Restoration is the industry leader in professional water damage mitigation and restoration services and stands ready to serve you.