Brandon, FL Mold Damage Remediation

Mold is one of the most underappreciated threats to home and businesses, primarily because so many of Brandon residents have encountered microbial growth in some capacity for their property. Higher humidity conditions in the Gulf coastal region makes for more accommodating circumstances that allow for the development and spread of mold organisms from the naturally occurring spores in every environment. When colonies form, those exposed can experience health effects without our experienced mold remediation team's intervening actions.

What Does Mold Remediation in Brandon Entail? 

When Brandon homes contend with mold growth, many property owners might not understand the severity of the situation. Without addressing these concerns promptly, the organism can continue to spread and impact more and more areas of the residence. When you consider some colleges like Hillsborough Community College or Emmaus Baptist Church here in Brandon, a single mold disaster can simultaneously impact hundreds of people. Remediation can happen in several ways depending on the hosting material, severity of the colonization, and degradation of exposed elements. Some of the standard mold remediation and recovery solutions include:

  • Orbital sanding
  • Discarding exposed materials
  • Drying
  • Antimicrobial products

Removing Harsh Odors from Homes in Brandon 

Deodorization is often a need for mold exposure in your home, as musty odors are a common effect of colonization. With thermal fogging and odor counteractants, we can manage these strong scents through the property to make mold damages "Like it never even happened." 

For more information, take a look at our main Mold Remediation page.  

SERVPRO of Brandon / North Riverview

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (813) 741-3473

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 Brandon / North Riverview is locally owned and operated, so we’re already nearby and ready to help Brandon residents and business owners with any size mold contamination.

We proudly serve Brandon, FL, Riverview, FL, Mango, FL, and surrounding areas.

Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

As water and mold damage specialists, we have the experience, the expertise, and the advanced training that enables us to get your property restored quickly and thoroughly. 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 - (813) 741-3473

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 determine the scope of the mold damage by carefully inspecting your property for visible signs of mold. Since mold can be hidden, 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 Brandon, FL 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

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

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

Depending on the level of mold damage, drywall, subfloors, and other building materials may have been removed. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet; or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business. The restoration step gets your home or business back to normal.

SERVPRO knows Mold

SERVPRO of Brandon / North Riverview has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Brandon, FL. 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 (813) 741-3473 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.