Edgemoor, DE Mold Damage Remediation

When is Mold a Concern for My Edgemoor Home?

With more than 5,000 residents in Edgemoor, the nearly constant humid conditions, and the proximity of houses to water bodies like Shellport Creek and other streams, mold growth is a consistent threat for structures in this part of New Castle County. When you consider landmark properties like the Marcus Hook Range Rear Lighthouse and similar historic structures, a prompt mold response protects more than just the affected materials.

How Can Mold-Damaged Contents Get Recovered?

With many schools throughout our area, including the East Side Charter School and the Thomas Edison Charter School, we can appreciate these institutions' finite resources and materials. When mold damage becomes a threat, protecting contents is vital in these buildings. We can relocate many unaffected items in the path of migrating mold colonies, and damaged contents can be dried and cleaned at our nearby SERVPRO facility. Retail locations also have many contents and wares that must get protected, including the shops of Merchant's Square.

Mold Remediation Strategies for Homes and Businesses

From the homes throughout the town to the high-traffic structures like Kingswood Community Center and the North Wilmington Library, we have efficient mold remediation approaches. We strive to remove active colonization through media blasting, sanding, antimicrobial treatments, and controlled demolition. Despite the later need for mold damage repairs, demolition can often be a cost-efficient strategy for larger commercial structures like IKO Wilmington and other warehouses and businesses along Northeast Boulevard.

SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any Size Disaster
• Highly Trained Mold Remediation Technicians
• Specialized Mold Remediation Equipment
• A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
• Locally Owned and Operated

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (302) 762-8080

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 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 are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington is locally owned and operated, so we’re already nearby and ready to help Edgemoor residents and business owners with any size mold contamination.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

• Wilmington, DE
• Claymont, DE
• Brandywine, DE
• Talleyville, DE
• Edgemoor, DE
• Bellefonte, DE
• Ardentown, DE
• Greenville, DE

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 - (302) 762-8080

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 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 Edgemoor, DE 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

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 Edgemoor, DE 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 Edgemoor, DE, SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington 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 (302) 762-8080 - We’re ready to activate our team to remediate your mold.