Falcon Heights, MN Mold Damage Remediation

The motto of Falcon Heights is ‘Families, Fields and Fair,’ showcasing our rural roots and many of the things that we are known for, including the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and the Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life. Preserving these landmarks and properties has the same weight with our SERVPRO team as the thousands of single-family homes in the city. With situations like groundwater penetration and storm damages, the likelihood of secondary effects like mold growth becomes considerable. We have efficient remediation strategies to resolve these circumstances.

Mold Inspection and Testing for Falcon Heights 

The presence of mold might not always be apparent when you have low traffic areas of your property that can experience the worst of moisture and dampness concerns. Without regular inspection of places like a crawlspace, basement, or attic, moist conditions can go unchecked and worsen steadily. If you suspect that mold exists, we have environmental testing that can get conducted where air samples are taken and evaluated for concentrations of mold spores. The results can indicate the likelihood of colonies existing.

Mold Remediation Strategies in Falcon Heights Homes 

Remediation focuses most on the removal of active colonization, and this can happen through multiple approaches. Depending on the severity of the situation and the affected hosting materials, specific techniques are more effective than others. Often, remediation involves a combination of:

  • Surface sanding
  • Antimicrobial agitative cleaning
  • Dry ice/media blasting
  • Controlled demolition

For more on our mold remediation services, check out the main page.  

SERVPRO of Northeast Minneapolis

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (612) 421-2040

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

We proudly serve St Anthony, MN, Falcon Heights, MN, Lauderdale, MN, and surrounding areas.

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 - (612) 421-2040

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 determine the scope of the mold damage by carefully inspecting your property for visible signs of mold. Since mold can be hidden, 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 Falcon Heights, MN 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

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

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

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

In Falcon Heights, MN, SERVPRO of Northeast Minneapolis 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 (612) 421-2040 - We’re ready to activate our team to remediate your mold.