COAST ABATEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Mold Remediation
Mold is a form of fungi that grows naturally and plays a key role in decomposition outdoors. Indoors, however, mold can pose a potential threat to your home and your health. Much like a plant spreading its seeds, molds give off spores to reproduce. These spores land on damp building materials and begin to thrive and grow. Even if this substance isn’t visibly seen, it is very common to find mold growth inside walls, ceilings, under carpet, behind cabinets, and other concealed areas.
THE COAST ABATEMENT DIFFERENCE
In an ocean of unlicensed and untrained contractors, the staff of COAST ABATEMENT SERVICES strives to set ourselves apart with fully licensed and highly experienced technicians. Call the pros to handle your abatement and remediation needs. We will take the time to answer your questions and walk you through the abatement process so you can feel confident in choosing COAST ABATEMENT SERVICES.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
- To ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and/or employees, use only certified mold remediation contractors, because it’s not worth the risk to save a few dollars.
- The first few hours after a water intrusion or leak are critical; that’s when to call COAST ABATEMENT SERVICES to get ahead of future mold issues before they develop! The longer you wait to start the drying process, the higher the risk of lasting structural damage and likelihood of growth of this substance.
- If water is coming from an inside source, find the shut-off valve and turn it off immediately to prevent additional damage from occurring; if the water is coming from the exterior (such as a roof leak), do what you can minimize the impact of the water and call COAST ABATEMENT SERVICES immediately and our technicians can assist you in starting the drying process.
QUICK FACTS
- How does mold grow? Mold only needs moisture, temperatures above 40 F, and organic materials to survive. Additionally, this substance can begin growing in 24-48 hours, preferring areas with no sunlight, limited airflow, and minimal disruption.
- Can mold damage my building? Because mold eats or digests what it is growing on, it can damage a building, its furnishings, and personal belongings. If left unchecked, mold can eventually cause structural damage to the building.
- I already know I have mold in my building… can’t I just clean it with bleach? While bleach and detergent are useful for removing mold from nonporous surfaces, materials such as drywall, ceiling tiles, carpeting, and the like can have deep mold penetration requiring remediation. Abrasive cleaning and air movement will also cause mold to release their spores into the air — it’s easy to knock hundreds of thousands of spores loose from a single patch of mold. For your safety and those around you, it is recommended to have mold remediation performed by a certified mold remediation contractor such as COAST ABATEMENT SERVICES.