Dover, NJ Mold Damage Remediation

From the Dover School District properties to buildings around Bowley Pond and the Rockaway River, many area residences and businesses are vulnerable to rapidly climbing humidity conditions that can facilitate mold growth. Many look to our experienced remediation team for solutions for both removal and restoration with how fast mold can form and spread. We help with:

  • Attic mold removal
  • Mold removal
  • Bathroom mold removal
  • Mold inspections
  • Basement mold remediation

Containing Strategies for Microbial Threats in Dover

Containment is a helpful strategy to keep the entire house from not getting overrun with spreading mold organisms. Physical barriers on structural openings are a direct method, though air scrubbers and negative pressure machines can also help. 

Mold Removal and Deodorization in Dover 

There are several strategies for removing active mold colonies ranging from surface treatments to aggressive sanding and media blasting. When lingering odors are a concern, we also provide deodorization in the form of foggers, hydroxyl generators, ozone machines, and air scrubbers.

Identifying Moisture Vulnerabilities of Dover Homes

One of the main objectives of mold remediation in area homes and businesses is determining the initial cause of the spreading organism. Often, these situations develop from lingering water damage or a present leak, all of which can be identified and later corrected during our initial job scoping phase with our competent remediation professionals.

See more about our attic mold removal and odor elimination on our main page.

SERVPRO of Dover / Stillwater

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (973) 810-2825

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

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 - (973) 810-2825

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

Our professionals use various containment procedures to prevent the spread of mold. We may use advanced containment procedures like negative air chambers to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to keep the mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process. All fans and heating and cooling systems will be turned off 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

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 Dover / Stillwater 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 Dover, NJ 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 Dover / Stillwater has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Dover, NJ. 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 (973) 810-2825 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.