Wilmington, DE Mold Damage Remediation

Is Mold a Serious Threat for Wilmington Homes?

Many homeowners and business owners do not appreciate the severity of mold growth as they should. Because of the humid subtopic climate for the city, the environment's moisture content is often conducive to facilitating microbial colonization. Adding in factors like groundwater and moist basements, even historic properties like the New Century Club, the Brandywine Academy Building, and the Friends Meeting House can be affected. Mold remediation by our SERVPRO team can help to protect the property.

What is Mold Remediation?

When homes and businesses in Wilmington suffer the development of mold and microbial threats, remediation is often the solution. Mold remediation itself describes several individual tasks, but its primary focus is the removal of active colonization. When you consider high traffic institutions in the area like Drexel University, University of Delaware, or Wilmington University, thousands of students could get impacted by an active mold threat until containment gets established. Removing colonies can happen in several ways, including abrasive cleaning with antimicrobial products, sanding, or controlled demolition.

What Mold Damage Repairs Are Necessary?

While our SERVPRO team is not the only mold remediation company in Delaware, we can offer a unique combination of both experienced remediators and licensed general contractors for repairs and build back. From replacing discarded material to long term solutions to prevent mold recurrences, we can help many large commercial properties like Wilmington Country Club, the Grand Opera House, and Frawley Stadium get back to business as usual. 

SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington

• 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 – (302) 762-8080

Understanding Mold

Some restoration companies advertise “mold removal” and may even guarantee to remove all mold. This is a fallacy because it’s impossible to remove all mold from a house or business; microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. Here are the 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 Disaster

Mold spreads quickly, so a minor mold infestation can quickly escalate into a major problem. We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you contact us. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington is locally owned and operated, so we are part of the Wilmington 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:

• Wilmington, DE
• Claymont, DE
• Brandywine, DE
• Talleyville, DE
• Edgemoor, DE
• Bellefonte, DE
• Ardentown, DE
• Greenville, DE

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 - (302) 762-8080

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 Wilmington, DE 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

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

Here at SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington we understand what it takes to properly remediate a mold situation in Wilmington, DE. 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 (302) 762-8080 and we will be on our way to help.