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

Confusion and misunderstanding surround the topic of mold and mold remediation. Some restoration businesses even make claims to remove all mold from a building. This is a fallacy. Mold spores occur naturally almost everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. These microscopic spores float along in the air and can enter a home or business through windows and HVAC systems. Consider these 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 Emergency

In as little as 48 hours, a minor mold issue can quickly spread through a home or business. Once you contact us, we’re dedicated to starting the remediation process quickly. This fast response lessens the mold damage, limits additional damage, and reduces the remediation cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Silver Lake / Echo Park is locally owned and operated, so we’re already nearby and ready to help Boyle Heights residents and business owners with any size mold contamination.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

As water and mold damage specialists, we have the experience, the expertise, and the advanced training that enables us to get your property restored quickly and thoroughly. 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) 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

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

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

The mold remediation process depends on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces on which the mold appears. We’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. It may be necessary to remove and dispose of mold-infested porous materials, like drywall and carpeting, to remediate heavy mold growth.

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

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

SERVPRO of Silver Lake / Echo Park has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Boyle Heights, CA. We have seen the distress homeowners experience upon finding mold at their property. SERVPRO can help calm any mold concerns. Our trained professionals have the equipment and knowledge it takes to properly remediate mold. Call (213) 522-7448 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.