Mold Remediation in Raleigh

The moment you suspect a mold problem in your Raleigh home or business – whether you can see it, smell it, or have discovered it after water damage – give us a call. A real person will answer, ask a few questions, talk you through what to avoid in the meantime, and get a technician scheduled quickly. RestoPros of Raleigh provides 24/7 emergency response for situations where mold is connected to an active water loss or other restoration emergency.

Our Raleigh team evaluates the visible mold growth and looks for moisture conditions that may be contributing to the problem. We use moisture meters and thermal imaging to identify moisture in areas that aren’t always visible, including behind walls, beneath flooring, and around other affected building materials. The goal is to determine the extent of the affected area and identify the moisture source before developing a remediation plan.

Mold testing or air sampling may sometimes be recommended by an independent environmental professional when determining the presence or type of mold is necessary. RestoPros of Raleigh focuses on the remediation and removal of mold, rather than performing mold testing or laboratory analysis.

Once the affected area has been identified, we establish containment procedures to isolate the work area from the rest of the property. Depending on the situation, containment can include polyethylene sheeting, sealed openings, and controlled access to help prevent mold spores and contaminated dust from spreading into unaffected areas. We can also use negative air pressure and HEPA-filtered air equipment to control airflow and help keep contaminated air from moving into clean portions of the building.

This is an important part of professional mold remediation because disturbing mold without proper containment can spread spores throughout the property.

With the affected area contained, our technicians begin removing the mold and contaminated materials. HEPA air scrubbers, commercial HEPA vacuums, and appropriate protective equipment are used throughout the remediation process.

Some materials can be cleaned and treated. Others may need to be removed when mold has penetrated deeply into the material or when the material cannot be adequately restored. This can include porous materials such as drywall, insulation, carpeting, and ceiling tiles. Our goal is to remove the affected material safely and thoroughly while preserving materials that can be properly cleaned and restored.

After affected materials have been removed or cleaned, we can apply appropriate antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to affected surfaces when necessary. Treatment is part of the overall remediation process and is not intended to replace physical mold removal or correction of the moisture source. The most important part of preventing mold from returning is making sure the underlying moisture problem has been addressed.

Mold cannot be properly remediated without addressing what caused the moisture problem in the first place. Our team identifies the source of moisture and works to address it before completing the remediation process. We then use commercial dehumidifiers and air movers when necessary to bring affected building materials back to appropriate moisture levels. Moisture readings are documented throughout the drying process so we can verify that affected areas are actually dry rather than simply assuming they are.

Skipping this step is one of the biggest reasons mold problems can return.

Once remediation is complete, we clean the affected area and review the property for remaining moisture conditions that could contribute to future mold growth. Mold prevention starts with controlling moisture. That can mean repairing leaks, improving ventilation, correcting drainage problems, addressing humidity, or taking additional steps to keep moisture from becoming trapped inside the property.

The goal isn’t just to remove today’s mold problem. It’s to help prevent the same conditions from creating another one.