What Should I Know if I Suspect My Commercial Building in Smithtown has Mold Damage?

5/19/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can mitigate your mold problem in your Smithtown business.

Many Management Companies Rely on SERVPRO for Mold Remediation

After heavy rains, incidents involving water, or slow leaks, mold, and other microbes can flourish. Mold damage can severely impact the healthy interior of any-sized building in Smithtown. SERVPRO uses industry-accepted methods to remediate mold and other microbes and make the environment inside businesses healthy again. There are different signs that mold is overgrowing and starting to become a problem.

Can SERVPRO get rid of all the mold inside my building?

Although we would like to, and many of our customers would, as well, there is no method that removes 100% of all microbes. Microbes exist in Smithtown and practically every environment. Individual microbes or their spores can travel on clothing, books, shoes, and within the air. One of the areas found to contain the highest number of spores is the windowsill, showing that microbes continually infiltrate buildings.

What should I know about mold damage in my business?

Normal environmental conditions keep microbial populations at non-harmful levels. The presence of excess water, including elevated humidity, often precedes population explosions of fungi. Our technicians can discuss the source of excess moisture found in your commercial setting after we perform a visual scan with our infrared cameras and check the air for excess moisture. Correcting such issues is the first step in keeping mold at acceptable levels.

Where should I look for signs of mold becoming a problem?

Mold can grow almost anywhere, as long as the area holds its basic requirements. These would be plant-based materials, moisture, and shelter from direct sunlight. Many locations inside your business might support microbial life. One sign that you might notice when mold becomes abundant is the odor it often causes. Other indicators of mold damage taking hold of your property’s interior include
• Discoloration of walls, carpets, and other porous materials,
• Tiny stains in a small group on uniforms and other textiles, and
• Visible patches of mold.

Call SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown at (631) 265-9200 for professional mold remediators who keep your employees’ health in mind during every step of the process. We also serve businesses in St. James, NY, and Kings Park, N Y.