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) 628-2000

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 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 are trained mold damage specialists who get started quickly to get your home or business back to normal, with specific training and certifications to handle your restoration needs. Learn about our water and mold 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) 628-2000

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

To keep the mold spores from spreading further, we will use various mold containment procedures. Our professionals may use physical barriers and negative air pressure to isolate the contaminated area and to help prevent the mold spores from spreading through your Boyle Heights, CA home or business. Also, we’ll turn off the property’s fans and heating and cooling systems 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

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

SERVPRO of Silver Lake / Echo Park 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

Depending on the level of mold damage, drywall, subfloors, and other building materials may have been removed. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet; or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business. The restoration step gets your home or business back to normal.

SERVPRO knows Mold

Here at SERVPRO of Silver Lake / Echo Park we understand what it takes to properly remediate a mold situation in Boyle Heights, CA. Encountering mold can be worrisome for any homeowner, but SERVPRO is here to put your mind at ease. We have the right tools and trained professionals to get the job done right. Give us a call at (213) 628-2000 and we will be on our way to help.