The contaminant that can run a family out of its home. It can move a business from its location. It has caused illness, scratchy throat, eyesores, itching, vomiting, breathing problems. What is this contaminant? We have come to know it as mold. It is a bacteria that loves to feed on anything it can. It usually knows no boundaries. Where there is moisture it can lurk. When it is dark and damp conditions, it can really thrive unnoticed.
But, you don't have to see mold for it to be present. There is good bacteria and there is not so good or lethal bacteria. If an environment is not kept clean and dry, the good bacteria can turn deadly very quickly. Mold can lurk behind walls, under baseboards, in ceilings, in staircases, just about anywhere there is moisture and porous material for it to feed on.
A good air quality test from a reputable company can let you know what levels exist in your facility and what if anything needs to be done about it. If so, a mold remediation process is order, or if there is visible mold in your facility then a mold removal company should be called pronto!
Generally, as a rule of thumb, if you have water damage of some sort or a flood that recently took place in your basement, then you need to have it checked for contaminants that appear after a water loss.
Your basement or area might not look as bad as above, but in any case it should be thoroughly cleanup up and checked for contaminants before occupying again. Since mold and other contaminants are so tricky in terms of where they can hide and even float around in your air space, it is best to call a trained professional mold remediation company that can assure you the problem is taken care of the right way.
Upon completion you should receive some sort of document (normally called a certificate of completion), that certifies that your project was completed successfully, what areas were treated and the end result of such treatment. Documentation of this sort assists with insurance, inspection, and should you decide to sell the property, you will have something in hand to show what services were offered and method used.
When it comes to contaminants, don't play around. Your family, your employees, your environment is at risk, should you ever experience water intrusion. So, don't wait! Pick up the phone and call a professional.
