What Makes Mold Remediation in Los Angeles Homes Costly?

1/25/2022 (Permalink)

Let SERVPRO of Silver Lake / Echo Park evaluate your mold issues.

After Evaluating the Situation, SERVPRO Can Find Ways to Alleviate Mold Related Costs

Mold development in a property is a great inconvenience since it leaves surfaces stained, a musty odor in the air, and other problems. Therefore prioritizing restoration is essential, although you might hesitate if you are unsure of the costs involved.

Instead of holding off mold remediation for your Los Angeles home because of apprehension about cost, you can rely on a few simple metrics to estimate the cost. Alternatively, if you involve a professional like SERVPRO, you can ask for cost estimates before taking any step.

The main factors influencing mold remediation costs include:

• The total property area affected
• The infestation extent in the affected areas
• The methods used for remediation

Like other forms of damage such as soiling, a larger surface area leads to higher restoration costs since it takes extra cleaning effort or might require the replacement of more materials. If the infestation affects a larger area, it might involve more than one room, which introduces unique challenges like complicating containment processes. 

Mold usually starts developing on the surface of drywall panels, ceiling tiles, or wall frames. Over time, the infestation embeds itself deeper in the materials as its hyphae extract nutrients. When mold is only on the surface, the physical deterioration of materials is minimal. So, remediation only requires damp wiping, vacuuming, or other mild cleaning methods and thus may not cost that much. However, deeply embedded mold requires teardown to remove porous or deteriorated materials, so you can expect higher costs.

The remediation methods chosen also affect the cost. For instance, if a cleaning method is not that effective, you might keep repeating the process, thus incurring unnecessary costs. One way SERVPRO technicians avoid repetition is by avoiding adding moisture to affected areas during remediation. Methods such as blast cleaning with soda or dry ice are highly effective and do not involve moisture.

With assistance from SERVPRO of Silver Lake / Echo Park, you do not have to fear mold remediation because of costs since every aspect is clearly explained and cost-saving measures implemented to address the situation “Like it never even happened.” Call us at (213) 628-2000.