Fort Walton Beach, FL Mold Damage Remediation

From annual events like the Billy Bowlegs Festival every June to many other festivals and fairs throughout the summer months, our coastal community is bustling. During this time, we also experience an influx in humidity and severe weather conditions, which can be instrumental in developing mold and microbial threats within homes and businesses. Overcoming these concerns involves experienced mold remediation professionals as we have on our roster. We can respond fast to discovered mold colonies to assist with:

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

How Can Mold Inspections Improve Remediation Efficiency in Fort Walton Beach?

The initial inspection of your property after mold gets discovered can be vital to improving the efficiency and efficacy of mold remediation and mold removal practices. Identifying where mold exists and its effect on hosting materials can be essential for determining the best remediation strategy for eliminating active colonies and returning the property to its original condition. This can also include black mold damage repairs with our general contractor license where necessary. 

Can Mold Removal Include Odors Trapped in Fort Walton Beach Condos?

Odors can be another hurdle for our remediators to overcome, but we have multiple deodorization tools that can be of assistance. Thermal foggers and air scrubbers played the most direct role in removing musty smells after mold remediation.

Find out more about mold removal and black mold damage repairs on our main page.

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (850) 863-2552

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 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 Fort Walton Beach is locally owned and operated, so we’re already nearby and ready to help Fort Walton Beach residents and business owners with any size mold contamination.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

We specialize in water and mold damage restoration, with advance training in restoration techniques and the experience and specialized equipment to quickly restore your property.  Learn about our water damage 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 - (850) 863-2552

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

Our professionals use various containment procedures to prevent the spread of mold. We may use advanced containment procedures like negative air chambers to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to keep the mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process. All fans and heating and cooling systems will be turned off 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

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

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach will use a variety of cleaning techniques and products to clean your furnishings and personal belongings. Since mold infestations also cause a persistent musty odor, our professionals are 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 Fort Walton Beach, FL 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

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Fort Walton Beach, 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 (850) 863-2552 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.