Hyde Park, IL Mold Damage Remediation

Because this neighborhood exists right on Lake Michigan, the community can experience an elevated level of humidity most of the year. Vulnerabilities in your property’s exterior can allow this moisture to impact poorly ventilated areas in the house, much like unresolved or poorly dried water damages can encourage mold development and microbial colonization. We help with: 

  • Mold remediation
  • Basement mold remediation
  • Bathroom mold removal
  • Black mold
  • Attic mold
  • Mold specialists

How Do Professionals Handle Bathroom Mold Removal in Hyde Park?

When mold damage exists in communal areas of your Hyde Park home, the need for efficient mold removal is prevalent. Our mold specialists provide several strategies to address situations like basement mold remediation or bathroom mold removal based on the severity of the damage and the affected materials. Some of these remediation practices include:

  • Surface sanding
  • Surface cleaning with antimicrobial products
  • Dry ice blasting
  • Controlled demolition

Can Mold Specialists Remove Odors in Hyde Park Properties? 

Despite how efficient and effective mold remediation practices might be in the residence, mold specialists on our team must overcome an additional obstacle to make mold damages “Like it never even happened.” Harsh, musty odors can have a strong presence on the property, requiring several possible deodorization practices to address it fully. Thermal and ULV fogging are often among the most common techniques and tools for the task.

Learn how mold specialists overcome black mold on our main service page.

SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (312) 509-5000

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 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 live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville is close by and ready to respond to your mold damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Hyde Park community and want to pitch in and help make our community the best it can be.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

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 - (312) 509-5000

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 Hyde Park, IL 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

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 Hyde Park, IL 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 Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville we understand what it takes to properly remediate a mold situation in Hyde Park, IL. 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 (312) 509-5000 and we will be on our way to help.