What Can I Do When I Find a Mold Outbreak in my Home in Charlottesville?

6/20/2023 (Permalink)

We are certified to remove mold outbreaks in Albermarle County.

Have you recently had water damage, or have you noticed a strong, musty odor in your home or business? Mold is often a sign of hidden water damage. Our local Charlottesville team is trained and certified in applied microbial remediation. We have the training, equipment, and experience to restore mold damage no matter how extensive the damage is. Here are some mold damage emergency tips from our website for things you can and should not do while waiting for professional help to arrive:

Important Facts

• Significant mold growth can occur in 48 to 72 hours
• A strong, musty odor may indicate hidden mold behind drywall or under carpeting

What to Do

• Stay out of affected areas
• Turn off the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and fans
• Contact our Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley offices for mold remediation services

What Not to Do

• Don’t touch or disturb the mold
• Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth
• Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself
• Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold

Call Us Today!

When you discover mold growing in your home or commercial business in Charlottesville, our local Charlottesville team is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your mold damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 434-977-5850.

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