Boyle Heights, CA Mold Damage Remediation

We are leading microbial remediators in Los Angeles County, allowing us to help the thousands of residents in this neighborhood and the larger commercial structures like Mariachi Plaza and the Sears Building. We appreciate how fast conditions can get out of control, so we are ready to mobilize 24/7. When mold growth threatens these buildings and homes in the area, our remediation team can respond quickly to aid with:

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

What Mold Removal Works Best in Boyle Heights Homes?  

Mold removal strategies for Boyle Heights homes and businesses often incorporate multiple measures simultaneously. There is no universal approach for cleaning and eliminating active mold colonization in your home, though much of these efforts can center around variations of surface treatments. Black mold can be overwhelming for residences and require immediate cleaning to overcome, such as antimicrobial agents, surface sanding, dry ice blasting measures, and controlled demolition.

Can Mold Specialists Remove Odors from Boyle Heights Properties?

While reconstruction and other significant repairs are necessary for your residence with our general contractor license, we can also bring a property back to its original condition with odor removal and neutralization practices. Musty odors are an everyday staple of active colonization, and these smells must get addressed and removed with several deodorization practices like fogging and air scrubbers.

See the main service page for more about mold specialists overcoming attic and black mold.

SERVPRO of Silver Lake / Echo Park

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (213) 522-7448

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 Disaster

Mold spreads quickly, so a minor mold infestation can quickly escalate into a major problem. We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you contact us. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Silver Lake / Echo Park is close by and ready to respond to your mold damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Boyle Heights community and want to pitch in and help make our community the best it can be.

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 - (213) 522-7448

The mold cleanup and restoration process begins when you call us. Our representative will ask a series of questions to help us determine the necessary equipment, resources, 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

We use powerful air scrubbers, HEPA vacuums, and other filtration equipment to remove microscopic mold spores out of the air. This air filtration process and our mold containment process help to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process.

Step 5: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

Depending on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces involved, the mold remediation process can vary significantly. In general, we’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. Depending on the severity of the infestation, we may need to remove drywall, carpeting, and other porous materials.

Step 6: Cleaning Contents and Sanitizing

We clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, clothing, and other restorable items affected by mold, using a variety of cleaning techniques to clean and disinfect your belongings. We’re 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 Boyle Heights, CA 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

In Boyle Heights, CA, SERVPRO of Silver Lake / Echo Park is ready to tackle and resolve any mold issues that arise. SERVPRO professionals understand the anxiety that can happen when a homeowner uncovers mold. Let us help put your worries to rest. Our knowledgeable crew is ready with the gear needed to tackle any mold job. Reach us at (213) 522-7448 - We’re ready to activate our team to remediate your mold.